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US Hypersonic Weapon Fails in Latest Trial

The US hypersonic program experienced another setback as a newly-developed missile failed during a recent trial.

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Erdogan Warns Turkey May Still Block Nordic NATO Drive

Turkish President Erdogan told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal with Ankara.

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Sweden Orders GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft From Saab

Sweden has ordered the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from local aerospace firm Saab.

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EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali

The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday.

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Qatar Gives Cash-Strapped Lebanese Army $60M: Ministry

Energy-rich Qatar has given Lebanon's cash-strapped armed forces $60 million.

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Biden Says US ‘Should Sell’ F-16s to Turkey

President Joe Biden said the US should go ahead with the delayed sale of F-16s to Turkey but noted that Congress needs to give approval.

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14 Dead in Missile Strike on Odessa Apartment Building: Ukraine Official

Fourteen people were killed in a missile strike on an apartment building in southern Ukraine's Odessa region, authorities said. 

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Estonia, Latvia Mull Joint Bid for Air Defense Systems

Estonia and Latvia on Thursday signed a letter of intent for joint procurement of medium-range anti-aircraft systems.

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S. Korea Committee Endorses Additional F-35 Procurement

A South Korean government defense subcommittee has endorsed a plan to procure 20 additional F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets.

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Elbit to Supply Precision Guidance Kits to Asia-Pacific Country

Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver precision guidance kits for airborne munitions to an undisclosed country in the Asia-Pacific region.

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