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Burkina Army Says Air-Land Sweep Kills 39 ‘Terrorists’, One Soldier

A single soldier and 39 suspected jihadists died in a 10-day security operation in volatile northwestern Burkina Faso, the army said.

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France Confirms Contract to Develop Next-Gen Fighter Jet

The French army officially awarded the contract to develop a new European combat jet.

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Philippines, Indonesia to Heighten Border Security Cooperation

The Philippine Border Committee and its Indonesian counterpart will increase sea patrols next year to boost maritime border security ties. 

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US Base in Guam 50% Complete for 2024 Marine Transfer

The relocation of around 4,000 Okinawa-based Marines to Guam is on course for 2024 as construction of the military base is proceeding.

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S. Korea to Form Defense Innovation Committee

South Korea has agreed to establish a defense innovation committee to bolster the military through cutting-edge technologies.

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US Planning to Transfer Bomb Precision Kits to Ukraine: Report

The Biden administration is reportedly planning to send Ukraine electronic equipment capable of turning unguided air-launched bombs into guided, all-weather “smart” munitions.

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Russia Fires ‘Massive’ Missile Barrage at Ukraine Grid

A fresh barrage of deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine, piling pressure on the grid in sub-zero temperatures.

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Romania Purchases Naval Strike Missile Systems for $137M

Norway’s Kongsberg Defence has received a $137-million contract to deliver Naval Strike Missile (NSM) coastal defense systems to Romania.

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Serbia Bids to Send Soldiers Back Into Kosovo

President Aleksandar Vucic has said Serbia will ask NATO-led peacekeepers in Kosovo to allow the return of Serbian military and police.

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German Army Picks Heckler & Koch’s HK416A8 as New Assault Rifle

The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch’s HK416A8 as its new assault rifle.

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