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Taiwan Dispatches Forces in Response to China ‘Live-Fire’ Drills off Island

Taiwan dispatched forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.

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Israel Army Says Struck Military Targets in Southern Syria

The Israeli army said it carried out air strikes targeting military sites containing weapons in southern Syria on Tuesday, just days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for demilitarizing the area.

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Somali Govt Claims 70 Al-Shabaab Killed in Military Operation

More than 70 members of the Islamist armed group Al-Shabaab were killed during an army operation with local forces in Somalia, the information ministry said on Tuesday.

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‘Extreme Brutality’: UN, Aid Groups Warn Haiti Unrest Soaring

Haiti has seen a "wave of extreme brutality" in recent weeks, with numerous killings and thousands forced to flee their homes, a consortium of UN agencies, NGOs, and donors is warning.

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UK PM Pledges to Spend 2.5 Percent of GDP on Defense by 2027

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to boost defense spending to 2.5 percent of the economy by 2027, as uncertainty reigns over US President Donald Trump's commitment to European security.

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Russia Security Chief Meets Prabowo in Indonesia

Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu held talks in Indonesia with President Prabowo Subianto and his defense minister on Tuesday, as Moscow and Jakarta seek to boost defense ties.

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Ukraine, Russia, and the West: Confronting Fear to Find a Path to Peace

Fear and ignorance, fueled by historical grievances, drive the Ukraine conflict, and only through dialogue and pragmatic compromises can peace be achieved.

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General Atomics, CAE Partner to Develop SkyGuardian Training System

General Atomics and CAE have partnered to develop the next-generation mission trainer for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone.

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FNSS Pars Alpha Armored Vehicle Clinches Turkish Military Contract

Turkish defense manufacturer FNSS has been contracted for the supply of new generation PARS ALPHA armored vehicles for the Turkish Land Forces.

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Putin Backs Trump’s Proposal to Halve Defense Spending

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday backed a suggestion by US counterpart Donald Trump for Russia, the United States, and China to all cut their defense budgets in half.

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