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Russian Su-27 Causes American MQ-9 Reaper Drone to Crash Over Black Sea: US

A Russian fighter jet dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said.

Lithuania Procures $36M Minimi Light Machine Guns From Belgium

Lithuania has ordered 3,000 Minimi MK3 light machine guns from Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal.

Thales, Orbis to Enhance Royal Australian Navy Maritime Sustainment Capabilities

Thales has teamed with Orbis to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime sustainment operations in Fleet Base East, Sydney.

RAF to Receive Flight Simulator for Upgraded Shadow Mk2 Training

UK has procured a complete flight simulator system to prepare the Royal Air Force for its future Shadow Mk1 fleet.

Canada Mulls $6B P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Acquisition From Boeing

The Canadian government is considering purchasing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Boeing under a $6-billion deal.

Spain Buys 16 More Swiss PC-21 Next-Gen Trainer Aircraft

The Spanish Air Force has ordered 16 additional PC-21 next-generation trainer aircraft from Swiss aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft.

US Navy to Construct New Dry Dock at Pearl Harbor

The US Navy has awarded a joint venture of Dragados, Hawaiian Dredging, and Orion a $2.8-billion contract to construct a concrete dry dock at Pearl Harbor.

Pakistani Taliban Using US Weapons to Attack Armed Forces: Report

Pakistani Taliban militants are reportedly using US weapons left in Afghanistan to intensify their attacks against the armed forces.

Kraken Awarded Sonar Contract for US Underwater Drones

Kraken Robotics has received a $1.5-million contract to supply its AquaPix synthetic aperture sonar for a US defense customer.

Ukraine Troops Wrap Up Leopard Tank Training in Spain

Ukrainian soldiers wrap up this week a four-week training course in Spain on how to operate the Leopard 2 tanks.

Up to 500 IS Fighters Still Active in Iraq: Military

Islamic State still has up to 500 active fighters in Iraq, a senior military official estimated in the country where jihadist cells continue to launch sporadic attacks.

Moldova Facing Russian Hybrid Warfare: Defense Minister

Moldova does not currently face "imminent military danger" but is subject to "hybrid warfare generated by Russia" designed to overthrow its government, its defense minister said.

Putin’s Long Game in Ukraine

Putin is playing a long game in Ukraine, and a strong response from the US is needed to defend democracy, prevent global disorder, and support Ukraine.

N. Korea Fires ‘Unidentified Ballistic Missile’, Seoul Says

North Korea fired a ballistic missile, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in three days and the first since South Korea and the US began joint military drills.

Finnish PM Open to Discussing Donating F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

Finland's prime minister said that she was open to discussing giving F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, despite facing criticism at home.

Australia to Buy US Nuclear Subs in Ambitious New Pact

Australia will buy as many as five US nuclear-powered submarines to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China.