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Rheinmetall, US Company Team for Aircraft Support Offering in Europe

Rheinmetall and SES have agreed to jointly deliver technical support for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft in Europe.

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UK, Latvia Open Bidding for Ukrainian First-Person View Drones

The UK and Latvia have launched the solicitation process for first-person view unmanned aerial systems under a drone program for Ukraine.

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US Seeks Nuclear Microreactor Prototype to Power Army Bases

The US Defense Innovation Unit has opened a commercial solicitation for a nuclear microreactor prototype capability to power US Army bases.

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Ukraine Reinforces Frontline Unit With Sirko-S1 Unmanned Ground Vehicle

The Ukrainian military has reinforced one of its frontline units with domestically-made Sirko-S1 unmanned ground vehicles.

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Sudan Activists Say About ‘40 Dead’ in Shelling Near Khartoum

Pro-democracy activists in Sudan reported about 40 people were killed in "violent artillery fire" carried out by paramilitary forces near Khartoum.

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Germany Accepts Third Airbus A350 Special Mission Aircraft From Lufthansa

Lufthansa Technik has delivered the third Airbus A350 aircraft to the German Air Force as part of its Special Air Mission Wing expansion.

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Biden Vows Ukraine Will Not Use US Weapons to Strike Moscow

President Biden insisted that US weapons would not be used to attack Moscow after he authorized Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western-supplied arms.

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Taiwan Says US Arms Sale Shows ‘Commitment to Defense’ Against China

Taiwan thanked the US for approving the sale of equipment and parts for F-16 fighter jets, saying it would help the island defend itself against China.

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Belgian, Dutch Navy Frigates to Get New Surveillance Radars

Danish firm Terma has signed a contract to supply new radars for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navy's anti-submarine warfare frigates.

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France to Transfer Mirage-2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Macron

France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train their Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv.

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