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Allies Vow Leopard 1 Tanks for Ukraine in ‘Coming Months’

Ukraine will receive at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks in the "coming months," the German, Dutch, and Danish defense ministries said.

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Two Police Officers, Gendarme Killed in Western Mali Attack: Sources

Two Malian police officers and a gendarme were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in western Mali.

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Iran Unveils Underground Base for Fighter Jets

Iran unveiled its first underground base for fighter jets designed to withstand possible strikes by US bunker-busting bombs.

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US Approves $10B Sale of HIMARS Rocket Launchers to Poland

The United States approved a $10 billion sale of 18 HIMARS precision rocket launchers plus ammunition and other equipment to Poland.

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US to Lead Multinational Cope North 23 Exercise in Guam

Air force personnel from Australia, the United States, and Japan have been arriving in Guam to begin exercise Cope North 23.

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US Navy Receives Future Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Marinette’

The US Navy has taken delivery of its future littoral combat ship, the “USS Marinette,” from American defense giant Lockheed Martin.

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Russia Advancing ‘With Success’ in East Ukraine: Minister

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow's forces were "progressing with success" in eastern Ukraine.

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US Says China Gave up Intel Secrets With Balloon Shoot-Down

President Joe Biden defended the decision to wait until a Chinese balloon crossed the United States before shooting it down.

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US Osprey Aircraft Grounded Anew Over Safety Concerns

The US Department of Defense has halted the operations of an undisclosed number of V-22 Osprey aircraft over safety concerns.

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British Army Tests New Advanced Communication System in Jungle

The British Army has announced the successful trial of its new Multi-Mode Radio communication system.

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