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Australian Watercraft Drone Conducts Maiden Surveillance Trial

The Australian Army has trialed its latest maritime surveillance drone in the remote islands north of Western Australia.

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US B-1B Bomber Redeployed for Joint Drill: South Korean Military

A US B-1B strategic bomber was redeployed to the Korean peninsula for a joint air drill with South Korea, Seoul's military said.

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US Army IBCS Intercepts Cruise Missile in Latest Trial

The US Army’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense Battle Command System successfully intercepted a cruise missile during its latest live-fire trial.

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Israel Tests Naval Iron Dome Air Defense After Iran Drone Strike

The Israeli Navy has collaborated with local defense firm Rafael in a successful trial of its naval iron dome air defense system.

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Turkey Launches Air Raids Against Kurdish Militants in Syria, Iraq

Turkey announced it had carried out air strikes against the bases of outlawed Kurdish militants across northern Syria and Iraq.

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Philippines Accuses China of Seizing Object in Disputed Waters

The Philippine navy accused China of "forcefully" seizing a floating object that its troops had just recovered in South China Sea.

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France, Germany Hail Deal on New European Fighter Jet

France and Germany concluded a deal to build a new European fighter jet after months of disagreements between two companies involved.

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Over 100 Unmanned Vessels to Be Deployed in Gulf Waters: CENTCOM

A US-led task force will deploy over 100 unmanned vessels in the Gulf region's strategic waters by next year to stave off maritime threats.

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US Building MidEast Defense Systems to Deter ‘Threats’: Official

The US is reinforcing defense infrastructure in the Middle East at a time of tension with Iran, a Washington official said.

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Slovakia to Receive Leopard 2A4 Tanks Under Ukraine Swap Scheme

Rheinmetall to deliver upgraded Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to Slovak Republic, which in turn will transfer military equipment to Ukraine.

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