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US Approves $180M Anti-Tank Weapons Sale to Taiwan

The US State Department approved the $180 million sale of vehicle-launched anti-tank systems to Taiwan, the Pentagon said.

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Ukraine Reports ‘Massive’ Russian Missile Attack

Ukraine was hit with "massive" Russian missile strikes across the country, including in the capital Kyiv, the military said. 

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France Keen to Help Ukraine Meet Battlefield Needs: Minister

France's defense minister visited Ukraine to discuss ramping up French military support for the war effort against Russia.

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Rwanda Says DR Congo Fighter Jet Violated Airspace

Rwanda said a fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo violated its airspace amid spiraling tensions between the neighbors.

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Israel Awards Oshkosh $100M Armored Personnel Carrier Contract

Israel has contracted Oshkosh Defense to produce hundreds of “Eitan” armored personnel carrier hulls for the Israel Defense Forces.

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South Sudan to Send 750 Troops to DR Congo to Fight Rebels

South Sudan will send 750 soldiers to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo soon to join a regional force fighting a rebel offensive.

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Australian Combat Vehicles to Receive Advanced Threat Detection System

L3Harris and Elta Systems will deliver advanced threat detection and response systems to the Australian military.

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Russia’s Latest Gorshkov-Class Frigate Undergoes Second Sea Trials

The Russian Navy’s latest Admiral Gorshkov-class multi-role frigate has begun its second phase of sea trials.

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South Korea Buys 10 Light Armed Helicopters for $235M

South Korea has awarded Korea Aerospace Industries $235 million contract to deliver 10 Light Armed Helicopters for the army.

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USAF Awards General Electric $303M Adaptive Engine Contract

The US Air Force has awarded General Electric a $303 million next-generation fighter jet adaptive engine component technologies contract.

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