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UN Security Council Team Arrives in DR Congo

A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in DR Congo for a three-day visit, the world body said.

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North Korea’s Kim Orders Intensified ‘Real War’ Drills

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to intensify drills for a "real war," state media reported.

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Russia Has Resources for Two More Years of War: Lithuania

Lithuania's military intelligence service said it estimated that Russia had enough resources to wage two more years of war in Ukraine.

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112 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Recent Clashes: Burkina Army

Burkina Faso's army said it had killed 112 "terrorists" in a series of clashes in recent days, losing 11 of its own soldiers.

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Russia Pounds Ukraine With Barrage of Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles

Nine people were killed across Ukraine as Russia unleashed a barrage of high-precision missile and other attacks, which Moscow said involved rare hypersonic missiles.

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General Atomics Air-Launched Armed Drone Program Nears Critical Design Review

General Atomics is set to complete the LongShot air-launched armed drone program phase 2 in early 2023.

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Leonardo to Revamp Italian Air Force’s Spartan Transport Fleet

Leonardo has received a contract to modernize the Italian Air Force’s C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft fleet.

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Hyundai to Add Kongsberg Propellers to Philippine Navy’s Future Patrol Vessels

Kongsberg Maritime and Hyundai will provide controllable pitch propellers for the Philippine Navy’s future offshore patrol vessels.

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Indian Army Mortar System Error Kills 3 Civilians

An Indian Army mortar system malfunctioned during a training session, killing three civilians.

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UK Laser Weapon to Receive Drone Detection Radar

Raytheon has tapped Blighter to supply and integrate two drone detection radars into the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon system.

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