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Babcock Signs Two Additional Contracts for Poland Frigate Program

Poland has awarded UK-based defense firm Babcock International two additional contracts for the MIECZNIK “Swordfish” frigate program.

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7 Fighters From Kurdish-Led Force Killed in Syria IS Attacks: Monitor

At least seven fighters from a Kurdish-led force were killed in two Islamic State group attacks in eastern Syria, a war monitor said.

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Poland to Procure 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

Poland will purchase nearly a hundred AH-64E Apache helicopters as part of its military modernization program.

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Boeing Demonstrates Poseidon’s Ability to Control MQ-25 Drone Mid-Air

American aerospace firm Boeing has demonstrated a P-8A Poseidon aircraft controlling an MQ-25 Stingray drone in-flight.

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Ukraine Says Recaptured Over 20 Settlements in Past 24 Hours

Ukrainian armed forces said they had recaptured more than 20 settlements in the past 24 hours amid a large counter-offensive.

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Pentagon Combines Sea Drones, AI to Police Gulf Region

Iran's seizure of unmanned US Navy boats highlighted a Pentagon program to develop air, surface, and underwater drones for patrolling.

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Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes During Taliban Training, 3 Killed

A Black Hawk helicopter commandeered by the Taliban after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan crashed during a training session.

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Western Arms Production to Ramp Up as Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles

Western nations are mobilizing their arms manufacturers to ramp up production and replenish stockpiles heavily diminished by supplying weapons to Ukraine.

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Norway to Send Ukraine 160 Hellfire Missiles, Night Vision Equipment

Norway has pledged to donate around 160 Hellfire missiles and night vision goggles and binoculars to Ukraine.

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Dozens Killed in ‘Islamic State Attack’ in Mali

Dozens of civilians are dead after jihadists affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked the village of Talataye in northern Mali.

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