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Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rescinded the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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Sweden OKs Transfer of Archer Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

Sweden announced that it would send Archer self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine to help counter the Russian invasion.

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Tigray Rebels Start Handing Over Heavy Weapons

Tigrayan rebels said they have begun handing in their heavy weapons, a key part of a deal to end a deadly conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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US, UK Jointly Develop AI Toolbox to Support Warfighters

The US and the UK have developed an artificial intelligence toolbox to support various warfighting missions.

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SAIC Awarded US Cloud-Based Battle Management System Contract

The US Department of the Air Force has awarded SAIC a contract to support the service’s Advanced Battle Management System program.

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US Air Force Awards Parsons Subsidiary Digital Security System Contract

The US Air Force has selected Xator for multiple subcontracting positions to support its Integrated Base Defense Security System. 

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NATO, EU Vow More Support for Ukraine to Defend Itself

NATO and the EU vowed to bolster their backing for Ukraine to fight Russia and ramp up cooperation between Europe and the US-led alliance.

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Gunmen Kill 12 Nigeria Security Personnel in Ambush

Twelve Nigeria security personnel and local vigilantes were killed by unidentified gunmen in an area of northwestern Kaduna state.

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Ukraine Forces to Receive Patriot Air Defense Training in US: Pentagon

The US will train Ukrainian personnel on how to use and maintain the Patriot air defense system that it is providing to Kyiv.

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UK, Japan to Sign Major Defense Deal Allowing Troop Deployments

The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defense deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan.

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