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Leonardo to Produce Next-Gen Infrared Weapon Sights for US Army Snipers

Leonardo DRS has received a contract to provide next-generation infrared weapon sights for US Army snipers.

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Sweden Ready to Host NATO Troops Even Before Joining

Sweden, whose NATO membership bid is currently blocked, is ready to welcome temporary NATO bases on its soil even before it is a full member.

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Viasat to Provide Space Relay Communications for US Air Force

The US Air Force has selected communications provider Viasat to deliver a space-based relay connectivity solution for the ARBALEST program.

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Havana Denies Report of Plans for Chinese Spy Base in Cuba

The Havana government denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in Cuba, just off American shores.

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Cervus, Hadean to Develop Metaverse-Ready Tactical Decision-Making Solution

Cervus and Hadean have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a metaverse-ready technology for tactical decision-making capabilities.

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South Korea Rolls Out First FA-50 Fighter Aircraft for Poland

Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted a roll-out ceremony for the first of 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft under order by the Polish government.

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General Atomics Receives $1.2B Aviation Support Contract for US, French Aircraft Carriers

The US Navy has awarded General Atomics a $1.9 billion contract to support the aviation capabilities on US and French Navy aircraft carriers.

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US, Japan, Taiwan Agree to Share Real-Time Drone Intel

The US, Japan, and Taiwan have agreed to share real-time reconnaissance drone data to bolster military coordination.

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Fighting in Southern Ukraine as Offensive Expectations Build

Fighting raged in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian official said, with observers seeing the combat as the possible start of Kyiv's long-expected offensive.

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Norway Says Sale of F-16 Jets to Romania Complete

Norway said it had completed the sale of 32 F-16 fighter jets to fellow NATO member Romania after getting the green light from US authorities.

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