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BAE Announces Partners for Bradley Replacement Project

BAE Systems has announced a collaboration with three firms for the US Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle design project.

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Burkina Faso Seeks French Arms for Anti-Jihadist Volunteers

Burkina Faso has asked France, its former colonial power, to provide "weapons and ammunition" for a civilian volunteer force battling a jihadist insurgency.

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US Considering Ukraine Forces Training Expansion: Report

The Biden administration is reportedly considering broadening the scope of Ukrainian armed forces training.

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BAE Demonstrates APKWS Effectiveness Against Fast Drones

BAE Systems wrapped up additional tests of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-guided counter-drone rockets.

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USS Tripoli Completes Maiden Deployment in Pacific

The US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has completed its first deployment to the US 3rd and 7th fleet areas of operations.

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British Army Trials Rafael’s Latest Navigation System in GPS-Denied Scenarios

The British Army has tested a new navigation capability from Israel’s Rafael in environments without access to GPS.

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Boeing to Build Two Additional Pegasus Tankers for Japan

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to provide two more KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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Poland to Provide Piorun MANPADS for Norwegian Army

Norway and Poland have signed a contract to deliver man-portable air defense systems to the Norwegian Army.

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Indian Army Using Chinese Cameras to Spy on China

The Indian Army recently demonstrated a new drone-hunting capability involving high-resolution cameras and a well-trained black kite.

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Rebel Port Attacks Pose New Threat for Yemen

Two months after Yemen's truce expired, a series of attacks by Houthi rebels could have serious repercussions for a country crippled by war.

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