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Poland to Deliver 10 Leopard Tanks to Ukraine This Week

Poland said that it will send 10 Leopard tanks to Ukraine this week, offering more of the vehicles that Kyiv says are crucial to countering Russia.

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Several Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabaab Attack on Somalia Army Base

Al-Shabaab militants attacked a military base in a Somali town recently recaptured from the Islamists, killing several soldiers.

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Israeli Forces Kill Six Palestinians Including Wanted Militant in Jenin Raid

Israeli troops killed six Palestinians in Jenin, including an alleged militant accused of killing two Israelis.

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Australia Ditches Plan to Procure 16 Special Forces Light Helicopters

Australia will no longer proceed with its plan to procure 16 light helicopters to support its special forces operations.

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Belarus Detains More Than 20 Over Attack on Russian Plane: Lukashenko

Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko said more than 20 people had been detained in connection with an attack on a Russian military plane.

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Oshkosh Protests $8.7B US Army JLTV Contract to AM General

Oshkosh Defense has filed a protest against the US Army award of an $8.66-billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract to AM General.

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BAE to Deliver More Amphibious Combat Vehicles to US Marine Corps

The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a third full-rate production contract for additional amphibious combat vehicles.

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Royal Air Force Conducts Airborne Gunnery Training With Chinooks

The UK Royal Air Force has conducted live-fire training with CH-47 helicopters to assess the difficulty and accuracy of airborne weapons.

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Lithuania Purchases More Carl-Gustaf Ammunition From Saab

Lithuania has ordered additional Carl-Gustaf ammunition from Swedish defense firm Saab.

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BAE, MBDA to Bolster Australia’s Guided Weapons Production Capacity

BAE Systems Australia and MBDA have collaborated to help Australia build guided weapons and explosive ordnance capabilites.

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