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Saab to Upgrade Swedish Submarine for $44 Million

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has contracted Saab to modernize the country’s HMS Södermanland submarine.

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Niger Army Kills 7 Suspected ‘Terrorists’: Ministry

Seven suspected "terrorists" have been killed and some 30 accomplices of the Boko Haram jihadist group arrested in southeastern Niger. 

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Germany to Send More Weapons to Ukraine, but Not Tanks

Berlin will provide Ukraine more armored vehicles and rocket launch systems but not the battle tanks sought by Kyiv.

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Colombian Guerrilla Leader Says Ready to Discuss Peace Again

Colombian guerrilla leader Ivan Marquez has said he is ready to negotiate once again, a top government official said.

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Russian Intelligence Fails Again Over Ukraine Counter-Offensive

A lightning Ukrainian counter-offensive against the Russian invasion has reportedly highlighted Moscow's intelligence shortcomings in the war.

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Russia Redeploys 1,500 Soldiers From Tajikistan to Ukraine: Report

Russia has reportedly transferred around 1,500 troops from a military base in Tajikistan to Ukraine.

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Undisclosed Asian Nation Awards Elbit Systems EW Training Contract

An undisclosed Asia-Pacific nation has awarded Elbit Systems a contract to deliver electronic warfare training equipment for its air force.

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Path Clear for Swiss Purchase of US F-35 Fighters

Swiss lawmakers voted to proceed with the controversial purchase of F-35 fighter jets without holding a referendum.

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Japan to Build Aegis-Equipped Ballistic Missile Defense Warships

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reportedly proposed building a pair of ballistic missile defense ships at an estimated cost of $7.1 billion.

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Finnish Navy Receives Final Upgraded Hamina-Class Missile Boat

Patria has delivered its fourth and final upgraded Hamina-class fast attack craft to the Finnish Navy.

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