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USAF B-21 Bomber Maiden Flight Pushed to 2023

The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider bomber is projected to take its maiden flight in 2023, Northrop Grumman announced.

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Move to Block Swiss F-35 Purchase Gains Support

A Swiss alliance seeking to block the purchase of F-35 jets said it had received enough support to put the military contract to a referendum. 

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Ukraine’s Zelensky Accuses Russia of ‘Genocide’ in Donbas Onslaught

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of carrying out a "genocide" in the eastern region of Donbas.

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UN Security Council Renews Arms Embargo on South Sudan

The UN Security Council renewed an arms embargo and sanctions against South Sudan amid continuing unrest in the country.

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China Plots Fresh Military Exercises in South China Sea

China will hold naval exercises in the South China Sea, after a week of recrimination from Western powers over its ambitions in the Pacific.

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Poland Requests Six More Patriot Batteries From US

Poland has requested six additional Patriot missile air defense system batteries “with related gear” from the United States.

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Romania to Fly MiG-21s for One More Year

Romania will use its fleet of Soviet-era MiG-21s for one more year, the Ministry of Defense said, just a month after deciding to ground them following a slew of problems.

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Turkish Akinci Drones Complete Record 2000 KM Flight

Two Turkish Akinci drones have completed a long-distance flight from western Turkey to Azerbaijan, covering 2,000 kilometers in five hours.

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Russian Shelling Kills Nine in Kharkiv: Regional Governor

Nine people were killed in fresh Russian shelling on Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, a regional official said.

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Raytheon Awarded $217M Multi-Service Tomahawk Contract

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon Missile Systems a $217.1 million multi-service Tomahawk missile contract through 2025.

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