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Airbus to Produce Spanish C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Joe Saballa - January 3, 2023

Airbus is finalizing a multimillion-dollar contract with Spain to produce and deliver C295 maritime patrol aircraft.

Arms

Polish Army Orders 70,000 New Grot Carbines

Rojoef Manuel - January 3, 2023

Poland-based weapons manufacturer Fabryka Broni Radom has received a contract to deliver new carbine rifles to the Polish Army.

Africa

28 Bodies Found in Burkina Faso’s Northwest Over Weekend: Govt

Staff Writer With AFP - January 3, 2023

Twenty-eight bodies were found in northwest Burkina Faso over the weekend, the government said, noting an investigation was underway.

Africa

DR Congo Rebels Have Not Retreated From Key Town, Say Locals

Staff Writer With AFP - January 3, 2023

A withdrawal announced 10 days ago by the M23 rebel group from a strategic town in eastern DR Congo has not been "effective," locals said.

Middle East

Israel Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Operation: Palestinian Ministry

Staff Writer With AFP - January 3, 2023

The Israeli army killed two Palestinians in a West Bank raid on Monday, Palestinian officials said, as it demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of killing an Israeli soldier.

Americas

Colombia Selects Nexter’s Caesar Howitzer

Ronald Watkins - January 2, 2023

Colombia has selected the French defense firm Nexter’s Caesar 6×6 self-propelled howitzer for its military.

Europe

Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Eastern Ukraine: Moscow

Staff Writer With AFP - January 2, 2023

Sixty-three Russian troops were killed in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv forces struck a camp using US-supplied HIMARS systems, the Russian defense ministry said.

Asia Pacific

10 Killed in Indian Kashmir Violence

Staff Writer With AFP - January 2, 2023

Ten people have been killed within six days in a sudden uptick in violence in the usually more peaceful Hindu south of disputed Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said.

Arms