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Belarus Says Will Join Ukraine Offensive ‘Only’ If Attacked

President Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus would join the offensive in Ukraine "only" if attacked first by Kyiv's army.

Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract

Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system.

Rheinmetall to Produce 300,000 Gepard Anti-Aircraft Tank Rounds for Ukraine

Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to manufacture 300,000 rounds for the Gepard anti-aircraft tanks used by the Ukrainian Army.

UK Contracts Babcock to Manage Skynet Military Communications System

The UK has awarded Babcock a six-year, $480 million contract to operate its Skynet military satellite communications system.

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Balloons

Ukraine said its aerial defense units had detected half a dozen balloons, apparently launched by Russia.

At Least 50 Killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region: Rights Body

At least 50 people died in ethnic violence in Ethiopia's Oromia region this month, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said.

Germany to Send ‘Half Battalion’ of Tanks to Ukraine

Germany says it has "half a battalion" of Leopard 2 tanks to send to Ukraine, as NATO allies appear to struggle to muster the heavy vehicles pledged to Kyiv.

US Says Iran-Based Saif al-Adel Is New Al-Qaeda Chief

Saif al-Adel, an Iran-based Egyptian, is the head of Al-Qaeda following the 2022 death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the US State Department said.

EU Targets Iran Drones, Russian Tech in New Ukraine Sanctions

The European Union proposed new sanctions on Russia that would cut off goods worth 11 billion euros and target Iran's drone producers.

France Flight Tests Used Vegetable Oil-Fueled Military Helicopter

The French Directorate General of Armaments test flew a military helicopter fueled by 85 percent used vegetable oil, reducing Carbon dioxide emissions by 75 percent.

IAI, MBDA to Jointly Offer Germany Air Defense, Electronic Warfare Systems 

Israel Aerospace Industry and MBDA Germany have entered into an agreement to jointly offer air defense and warfare systems to the German military.

US Air Force Trains Non-Clinical Personnel for Medical Operations

The US Air Force has conducted a training program to upskill its medical teams at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Royal Navy Showcases Unmanned Minehunting Boat in Middle East

The UK Royal Navy has launched its latest unmanned minehunting boat, the Atlas-built Harrier, in the Arabian Gulf.

BAE Systems Awarded $466M US Army Self-Propelled Howitzer Contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a $466-million contract to supply its M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers to the US Army.

India Plans Bulk Procurement of Combat Choppers to Modernize Fleet

The Indian Army plans to procure a large number of combat and utility helicopters to modernize its fleet.

British Challenger 3 Tank Step Closer to Prototype Production

UK Defence Equipment and Support recently approved a Challenger 3 tank critical design review, paving the way for prototype production.