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Israel Kills Hamas Commander in Lebanon Strike

Israel killed a commander of Hamas in a pre-dawn strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter.

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Four Dead, Dozens Injured in Russia Drone Strikes on Kharkiv

Russian drone strikes killed at least four people and injured more than 30 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, authorities said Friday.

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Portuguese Air Force Joins Effort to Enhance KC-390 for ISR Missions

Portugal plans to join Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force in collaborative studies to equip the KC-390 Millennium airlift with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

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Denmark Strengthens Naval Capabilities With Over 20 New Ships

The Danish government has proposed a plan to strengthen the country’s naval forces by acquiring more than 20 new vessels.

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India Leases Tankers as Stop-Gap Solution for Air Refueling Issue

The Indian Air Force has leased a KC135 air refueler from US-based Metrea amid serviceability issues with its Russian-origin Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker fleet.

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Thales Hybrid Kits to Enhance Connectivity of French Army Vehicles

The French defense procurement agency has contracted Thales to supply hybrid networking kits for French Army vehicles.

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Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone

The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a significant leap in the continent’s ability to develop its own advanced defense technologies.

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UK Taps Viking Arms to Deliver 180 FPV Drones in 19 Days

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Viking Arms to rapidly deliver a fleet of 180 first-person view drones to support British Army training.

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Leonardo to Continue Upkeep for UK Navy Merlin Helicopters

The UK has contracted Leonardo to extend the fleet-wide integrated support for the Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters.

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Ukrainian Military Enlisted 8,000 Ex-Prisoners: Justice Agency

The Ukrainian Armed Forces has recruited more than 8,000 former convicts as of early April, according to a report from the country’s justice department.

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