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France, India to Boost Defense, Security Ties

France and India will step up their defense and security partnership by improving intelligence and information sharing and conducting more joint military exercises.

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Israel Says Iron Dome Downed Hamas Drone From Gaza

Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepted a drone on Monday launched from Gaza by the Palestinian territory's Hamas Islamist rulers, the army said.

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Lockheed Secures $10B US F-22 Raptor Modernization Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $10.9 billion contract to maintain and modernize the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fleet.

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Bangladesh to Acquire British Naval Ships

Bangladesh plans to purchase five naval ships from the United Kingdom as part of its “Forces Goal 2030” military modernization program.

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Leader of Ethiopia’s Oromo Rebels Predicts Victory ‘Very Soon’

A rebel leader fighting Ethiopia's government says his troops are near the capital and preparing another attack, predicting the war would end "very soon."

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China Builds US Warship Mockups for Missile Target Practice

China has built missile targets resembling a US aircraft carrier and two Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, satellite images show.

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‘The UN’s Eyes’: French Navy Enforces North Korea Sanctions

The French navy is part of an international mission enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, flying surveillance trips from the US Futenma base in Japan's Okinawa.

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Iraqi PM Escapes ‘Assassination Attempt’ Drone Blast

Iraq's prime minister escaped unhurt from an "assassination attempt" in which an explosives-packed drone hit his Baghdad residence early Sunday.

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US Navy Awards Boeing Poseidon Aircraft Modification Contract

Boeing has been awarded a $13.54 million contract to provide support, engineering, and procurement services for the US Navy’s P8-A Poseidon.

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Australia to Acquire Bulletproof Jaeger-C Swarming Attack Robots

The Australian military has contracted tech firm GaardTech to supply Jaeger-C unmanned combat vehicles featuring anti-tank and anti-personnel capabilities.

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