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Japan, France Vow More Security Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged more security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

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NATO, EU Eye ‘Next Level’ Partnership in Face of Russia Threat

NATO and the EU are seeking to ramp up cooperation after Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the European security order. 

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In Wargame Exercise, China Fails to Take Taiwan: US Thinktank

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would likely fail if the United States helps defend the island, according to a US think tank.

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Sweden Eyes Closer US Defense Ties as NATO Talks Drag On

Sweden said it had launched talks with the US about deepening defense collaboration as Turkey continues to block its NATO membership.

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Canada Confirms Order of 88 F-35 Fighter Jets

Canada confirmed the purchase of 88 US F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging fleet for $14.2 billion.

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Suspected CODECO Militants Kill 24 Civilians in East DR Congo

Suspected CODECO militants killed at least 24 civilians over the weekend in several villages of eastern DR Congo's troubled Ituri province.

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Serbian President Vucic’s Gift to NATO and the West

Diplomatic discourse that strongly responds to Serbia while advancing Kosovo is worthy of effort, especially with existing regional security challenges in Ukraine.

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Aero Vodochody to Upgrade Bulgarian L-39 Jet Trainers

Bulgaria has awarded Aero Vodochody a contract to upgrade the Bulgarian Air Force’s L-39 Albatros jet trainers.

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Gunmen Attack Nigeria Train Station, Kidnap More Than 30

Gunmen attacked a train station in southern Nigeria, kidnapping around 30 people and wounding others, police and officials said.

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US Army to Receive Additional Anti-Drone Systems From Leonardo

Leonardo DRS has secured a task order to deliver additional counter-unmanned aircraft systems to the US Army.

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