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Kyiv Asks for More Weapons ‘to Fight Through the Winter’

Ukraine urged allies to send more weapons to help it "fight through the winter" and sustain Kyiv's military advances.

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Jihadist-Hit Niger Brings Back Former Soldiers, Police

The Sahel state of Niger is urging former soldiers and police to get back into uniform to help the years-long battle against jihadists.

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US Plans to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine: Media

The Pentagon is finalizing plans to send Patriot missile batteries that can shoot down incoming missiles to Ukraine, US media reported Tuesday.

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Japan Considers Patriot Radar Upgrade to Counter Hypersonics: Report

The Japanese government is reportedly considering a Patriot missile system radar upgrade with counter-hypersonic capabilities.

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South Korea Announces Air-Launched Cruise Missile Program

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced its first long-range air-launched cruise missile development program on Monday.

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US Army, Marine Corps Upskill With ‘Additive Manufacturing’ Capability

The US Army and Marine Corps have trained with "additive manufacturing" techniques and related applications at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina.

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Rheinmetall Signs Air Defense System, Truck Contract for International Customer

Rheinmetall has received a contract to deliver two Skynex air defense systems for an international customer.

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Airbus Consortium Conducts Manned-Unmanned Flight Demo for Future Combat Air System

A team led by Airbus has carried out Europe’s first large-scale multi-domain flight demonstration supporting the Future Combat Air System.

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Ex-US Marine Accused of Training Chinese Military Pilots: Indictment

A former US military pilot has been accused by the US of conspiracy and breaking an arms control law by training Chinese military pilots.  

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Ukraine Military Spotted Using UAE-Made Armored Vehicles

The Ukrainian Army has apparently received Titan-S armored personnel carriers from the United Arab Emirates.

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