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Uganda to Deploy 1,000 Troops to DR Congo to Fight Rebels

Uganda will deploy around 1,000 soldiers in eastern DR Congo by the end of November under a regional force against a rebel offensive.

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Syria Provides ‘Drone Lab’ for Warring Parties: Report

Syria's 11-year war has provided a "drone laboratory" to countries, jihadists, and other armed groups, peace monitors said.

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Zelensky Says Russia Using Cold as ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia was trying to use the cold this winter as a "weapon of mass destruction" by striking energy infrastructure.

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Iran to Help Russia Build Drones for Ukraine: Report 

Iran has reportedly agreed to assist Russia in manufacturing hundreds of combat drones on Russian soil.

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S. Korea Tests Indigenous Missile Defense System Interception 

South Korea conducted an interception test of its Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile developed to counter the North Korean missile threat.

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UK Begins Market Exploration for Future Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

UK has begun market exploration of innovative solutions for uncrewed anti-submarine warfare capabilities, part of Project CHARYBDIS.

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Finnish Army to Receive New Batch of K9 Howitzers

Finland has announced it will exercise a contract option to purchase additional howitzers.

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Two UK Firms to Deliver Advanced Uncrewed ISR Services

Elbit Systems UK and Draken Europe have inked a partnership deal to deliver advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

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Ten Troops Killed in Jihadist Attack in Chad

Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad.

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UK to Join Dutch-Led Military Mobility Project

The UK confirmed its participation in the Netherlands-led Military Mobility project, enhancing cross-border military transport across Europe.

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