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SAIC Receives US Navy Tactical Network Support Contract

The US Navy has awarded SAIC a $349-million contract to support the service’s afloat and ashore tactical networks.

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Israel Unveils Three Steps to ‘Neutralize’ Iran’s Nuclear Program

Israel’s outgoing army chief has unveiled the country’s three operational plans to “neutralize” the nuclear program of Iran.

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France Procures 50 Upgraded Leclerc Main Battle Tanks

The French defense procurement agency has ordered 50 upgraded Leclerc main battle tanks from local defense firm Nexter.

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Iraq PM Backs Continued US Troop Presence

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani defended the open-ended presence of US and other foreign troops in his country.

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Bomb Kills 10 at DR Congo Church in Attack Claimed by IS Group

At least 10 people were killed and 39 wounded in a bomb attack on a church in eastern DR Congo claimed by IS jihadists.

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Moldova Receives First Piranha-3H Armored Vehicles From Germany

Moldova has taken delivery of the first three of 19 Piranha-3H armored personnel carriers from Germany as part of a military support package.

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Babcock Introduces 3D Printed Metal Spare Parts for British Fleet

Babcock International Group has introduced its first 3D-printed metal parts for the British Army’s Titan and Trojan fleets.

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Russia, Belarus Launch Joint Air Force Drills

Belarus said joint air force drills with Russia began on its territory, amid concerns Minsk was being dragged into the Ukraine conflict. 

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Toll From Dnipro Strike in Ukraine Rises to 35

A weekend strike on a residential building in Ukraine's center-east city of Dnipro killed at least 35 people, the regional governor said.

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Eight Dead in Somalia Bombing Claimed by Al-Shabaab: Police

Eight people died in a roadside bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab in Somalia where an offensive is underway to retake territory from jihadists.

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