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Suspected ADF Islamists Kill 23 in East DR Congo Attack

Suspected ADF fighters have killed at least 23 people in an attack in eastern DR Congo, local officials said.

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EU Agrees Extra $540M to Arm Ukraine

EU foreign ministers agreed to spend an extra $540 million from their common coffers on arms for Ukraine, diplomats said, as Kyiv pleads for heavier weapons.

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TenCate Launches Thinner Level 3 Armor Ballistic Plate

The Cratus Wave armor plate features Trauma Reduction Technology, enabling thinner plates to be effective against rifle ammunition.

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Former US Navy SEAL Killed in Ukraine

A former member of the US Navy SEALs who deserted in 2019 was killed in Ukraine last week, the navy said Friday.

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UK Royal Navy Takes Over Middle East Maritime Security Task Force

Under the maritime security group, Royal Navy will work alongside international fleets to secure the Middle East against regional threats.

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Poland to Seek German Approval to Send Tanks to Ukraine

Poland will ask Germany for authorization to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.

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Turkey Plans to Buy British Warplanes Amid Stalled F-16 Deal With US

Turkey reportedly plans to purchase a large package of weapons and military equipment from the UK amid a stalled F-16 deal with the US.

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Morocco First African Nation to Provide Tanks to Ukraine: Report

Morocco has sent tanks to Ukraine to boost its counter-offensive against Russian forces, Algerian news outlet Menadefense has revealed.

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Jordan OKs Purchase of 12 Block 70 F-16s From Lockheed Martin

The Royal Jordanian Air Force has announced the purchase of 12 Block 70 F-16s from American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin.

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Russia Pushing Towards Two Towns in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Region

Moscow's forces are pushing towards two towns in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, where fighting intensified this week.

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