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Procurement of New Canadian Military Aircraft for Arctic Operations Put On Hold

Canada has put off a project to replace its five-decade-old Twin Otter military aircraft used in Arctic operations.

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France Exploring ‘Largely-Ignored’ Higher Airspace

The French military is exploring ways to take advantage of a “largely-ignored” region in higher airspace to prepare for future battles.

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France Orders 200 Akeron Anti-Tank Missiles

France and MBDA have signed a contract to deliver 200 Akeron MP network-enabled anti-tank guided missiles for the French Armed Forces.

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Al-Shabaab Storms Somali Military Base in Deadly Attack

Al-Shabaab stormed a military base north of the Somali capital after the government claimed a "historic victory" over the jihadists.

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Taiwan to Allow Women Into Reservist Training for First Time

Taiwan's military announced plans to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year.

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Estonia Buys a Dozen Additional K9 Howitzers

The Estonian government has signed a $38.9 million contract to procure 12 additional K9 Thunder howitzers from Hanwha Defense.

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British Army Concerned About Modernization Due to Ukraine War: Official

The ongoing war in Ukraine is reportedly making the British Army feel “very uncomfortable” with some aspects of its modernization drive.

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DR Congo Receives Turkish Military Weapons, Equipment

The Democratic Republic of Congo has taken delivery of military weapons and equipment from Turkey to bolster its defense capabilities.

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French Jihadist Killed in Syria Clashes, His Group Says

A French jihadist has been killed fighting Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria, his faction announced.

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Search Underway for 50 Women Abducted in Burkina Faso

Security forces are searching for about 50 women kidnapped by suspected jihadists in insurgency-hit northern Burkina Faso.

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