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Textron to Supply XM204 Anti-Vehicle Munition to US Army

Textron Systems has been awarded a $354-million contract to manufacture XM204 top attack munitions for the US Army.

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Chinese Missiles Flew Over Taiwan During Drills: State Media

Chinese missiles flew over Taiwan during Beijing's military drills as the country pressed ahead with exercises following Nancy Pelosi's visit.

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US Navy Taps Six Firms for Large Drone Ship Concepts

The US Navy has asked Lockheed and five other companies to develop concepts for the service’s future large unmanned surface vessel.

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China’s Homegrown Electronic Warfare Drone Passes Critical Test

China’s FH-95 electronic warfare unmanned aerial vehicle reportedly passed a “milestone” test last month.

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Senegal Signs Peace Deal With Rebels in Country’s South

Senegal signed an agreement with rebels from the country's south who pledged to lay down their arms and work towards a permanent peace.

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Iran Arrests 10 IS ‘Terrorists’ Plotting Attacks

Iran's intelligence ministry said it had arrested 10 Islamic State group suspects who were planning attacks targeting religious commemorations.

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Chinese Missiles Believed to Have Landed in Japan’s EEZ: Defense Minister

Ballistic missiles fired by China are believed to have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time.

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US Army Awards Northrop $534M Multi-Option Artillery Fuze Contract

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $533.9 million multi-option artillery fuze contract.

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Spain Withdraws Offer to Send Leopard Tanks to Ukraine

Spain has canceled a plan to send its German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine to help defend against the ongoing Russian invasion.

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Turkey Inducting Indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Aircraft Missile

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has begun delivering the man-portable Sungur anti-aircraft missile to the Turkish Armed Forces.

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