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US Navy Says Seizes 2,000 AK-47s en Route From Iran to Yemen

The US Navy said it had seized more than 2,000 assault rifles smuggled on a fishing boat along a maritime route from Iran to Yemen.

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UK Considering Sending First Western Tanks to Ukraine: Report

The UK is considering sending Challenger II tanks to Ukraine, potentially overcoming the West’s previous reluctance to send “offensive” weapons to Kyiv. 

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Israel Air Force to Receive New F-16 Training Center

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $180-million contract to develop an F-16 mission training center for the Israeli Air Force.

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Netherlands Transfers NATO Maritime Task Group Command to Germany

The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially transferred its authority over the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to Germany in Den Helder.

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Armenia Says Won’t Host Russia-Led Drills This Year

Armenia will not host Russian-led military exercises this year, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

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China Warns Australia: ‘Be Careful’ of Japan

China said Australia should remember Japan's war crimes during World War II before cozying up to the regional power.

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US Air National Guard Constructs New C-130J Flight Training Simulator

The US Air National Guard has begun the construction of a new military transport flight training simulator in California.

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‘Heavy, Bloody Battles’ in Ukraine’s Soledar: Wagner Boss

Russian mercenary group Wagner said it was fighting "heavy, bloody battles" for control of the town of Soledar.

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US Navy Completes AI, Unmanned Systems Drill in Arabian Gulf

The US Navy has completed a three-day maritime exercise involving artificial intelligence and unmanned systems in the Arabian Gulf.

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Taiwan to Establish Fleet of 3,000 Drones This Year

The Taiwanese government is a few steps away from establishing a fleet of 3,000 drones to counter a possible Chinese invasion.

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