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Dutch Sign Up to NATO Spending Target

The Netherlands backs NATO's spending goal of using five percent of gross domestic product for defense, outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof said, satisfying a key US demand just before a major summit.

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Pro-Iran Groups in Iraq Demand US Troops Leave, Warn of Regional Escalation

Pro-Iran groups in Iraq called for the withdrawal of US troops, with one powerful faction warning of "additional wars in the region" after a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Iran’s Nuclear Program, Netanyahu’s Age-Old Obsession

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nearly 20-year-old threat to strike Iran came true, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of further "brutal" attacks if it refuses to negotiate.

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Iran Fires Back at Israel After Onslaught Targets Nuclear Facilities

Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike, after an unprecedented onslaught hammered the Islamic republic's top military brass and targeted its nuclear facilities and bases.

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Rafael Debuts ‘Iron Beam 450’ Featuring Extended Range and Precision

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled “Iron Beam 450,” the latest evolution of its high-energy laser system, now equipped with a significantly larger 450-millimeter beam director.

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New Army National Guard EW Unit Activated in Georgia

The Georgia Army National Guard has launched a new section focused on electromagnetic warfare in Forest Park.

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Top 100 Drone Defense Companies in 2025

In an era where unmanned systems define the next frontier of warfare and intelligence, The Defense Post is unveiling its definitive list of the Top 100 Companies Advancing Drone Technology across air, ground, and sea.

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Canadian Firm Advances Patent for C-UAS System Supporting US Drone Defense

Vancouver-based ZenaTech Inc. plans to file a patent for its counter-unmanned aircraft system (c-UAS) technology in response to US drone policy.

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BAE, Hanwha Team on Multi-Sensor Satellite Development

BAE Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Systems to jointly offer advanced satellite systems for global customers.

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Russia to Aid North Korea’s Production of Iranian Shahed Kamikaze Drones

Russia plans to assist North Korea’s in-country manufacture of Iranian Shahed loitering munitions, which are currently being deployed by Moscow in its ongoing assault on Ukraine.

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