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Ukrainian Drone Downed in Russian Air Base, 3 Killed: Agencies

Russian air defense troops downed a Ukrainian drone in southern Russia and three people died after being struck by debris.

Rheinmetall Sends 26 Logistics Trucks to Ukraine

German defense firm Rheinmetall has started the delivery of 26 high-mobility hook loading vehicles to Ukraine.

JFD Secures Third In-Service Support Contract for NATO Submarine Rescue System

NATO has awarded JFD a contract to continue providing in-service support for the alliance’s Submarine Rescue System program.

Saab to Provide Finnish RBS 70 MANPADS With Bolide Missiles

Finland has contracted Saab to deliver Bolide short-range missiles for its RBS 70 man-portable air-defense systems.

Lithuania Procures Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From US

Lithuania and the US have signed a $47.8 million contract for the delivery of Switchblade 600 “kamikaze” drones.

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Drone Incursion: Seoul’s Military

South Korea accused North Korea of flying drones across their border, prompting Seoul to deploy warplanes and fire warning shots to ward them off.

Niger Troops Kill Five Jihadist Fighters in Southeast: Governor

Five Boko Haram jihadist fighters have been killed and two Niger soldiers wounded in clashes in southeast Niger near the Nigerian border.

Hezbollah Hands Over Suspected Killer of UN Peacekeeper: Security Source

Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah group has handed over a man suspected of killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper earlier this month.

Netherlands Pledges 2.5B Euros in 2023 Ukraine Aid

The Netherlands pledged 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to help war-torn Ukraine in 2023, with most of the money earmarked for military aid.

Taiwan Says China Deployed 71 Warplanes in Weekend War Drills

China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend military exercises around Taiwan, Taipei's defense ministry said.

Austria Receives First Italian-Made AW169M Light Utility Helicopter

Austria’s Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of its first AW169M light utility helicopter from Italian defense firm Leonardo.

L3Harris to Upgrade F-16 Fighters for Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $29-million contract with Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco to upgrade their F-16 fighter jets.

Japan Approves Budget Including Record Defense Spending

Japan approved a $839 billion budget for the year ahead, including record defense spending after a major security strategy overhaul.

Palantir Awarded $90M Deal to Bolster UK Military Intelligence Capabilities

Palantir has been awarded a $90-million contract to support the British military’s intelligence-gathering capabilities.

S. Korea to Develop Minesweeping Helicopter

The South Korean government will begin local production of a minesweeping helicopter by 2026 to bolster its maritime operations.

Swedish Navy Takes Delivery of New Submarine-Hunting Torpedoes

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has announced its acceptance of new submarine-hunting torpedoes from Saab.