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Lithuania Delivers 36 Bofors L-70 Anti-Aircraft Weapons to Ukraine

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of 36 Bofors L-70 anti-aircraft guns and ammunition to Ukraine.

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US Test-Launches Minuteman III ICBM Following N. Korea Missile Parade

The US Space Force has announced another successful test launch of its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.

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US Clears $55 Million JDAM Sale to Singapore

The US has approved a $55-million foreign military sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition kits to Singapore.

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Eight Killed in Ethiopia Church Attacks: Rights Body

Eight people died in attacks on a church in southern Ethiopia last week, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said.

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UK Navy Acquires S-100 Drone Helicopter From Austria

The UK defense ministry has awarded a contract to Austrian firm Schiebel to deliver a rotary-wing uncrewed aerial system to the Royal Navy.

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Israeli Air Strike Hits Hamas Complex in Gaza: Military

Israel hit Gaza with air strikes in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave at the weekend, the army said.

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Twelve Civilians Killed in Burkina Unrest

At least 12 civilian died and six were injured in an attack by suspected jihadists in northwestern Burkina Faso.

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Speculation Grows as US Shoots Down New Mystery Object

A US warplane shot down a new flying object near the Canadian border, the latest of three mysterious devices spotted over North American airspace.

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Switzerland Block Transfer of Arms From Spain to Ukraine

Switzerland said it had blocked Spain from sending Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine, in line with its strict military neutrality.

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Russia Likely Lost Half Its Heavy Tanks in Ukraine: US

Half of Russia's main battle tanks have likely been destroyed or captured by Ukraine, a senior US defense official said.

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