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Six Soldiers Killed, 20 Injured in Mali ‘Terror’ Attacks

Six soldiers were killed and 20 injured in simultaneous attacks targeting three army bases in central Mali Sunday, the Malian army said.

Russia Says ‘Ready’ for Truce at Mariupol Plant

Russia said it was ready for a humanitarian ceasefire at Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant.

Taliban Arrest IS ‘Mastermind’ of Afghan Mosque Attack: Police

Taliban forces have arrested a suspected Islamic State militant who allegedly planned a bomb attack at a Shiite mosque in Afghanistan.

Taiwan Unveils Two-Phase Anti-Ship Missile Deployment Plan

Taiwan plans to establish anti-ship missile squadrons across the territory against a potential Chinese navy invasion.

Lithuania Begins Talks on Potential Acquisition of 120 Boxer Military Vehicles

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has begun negotiations on the potential purchase of more than 120 Boxer infantry vehicles.

Thales Spy’Ranger 330 Drone Obtains Airworthiness Certification

The French defense procurement agency has given the Spy'Ranger 330 mini-drone its first type certification.

Niger MPs to Vote on Foreign Troop Presence

Niger's MPs will for the first time debate the presence of foreign forces fighting jihadists in the impoverished Sahel nation.

Japan Says Disputed Islands ‘Illegally Occupied’ by Russia

Japan described four disputed islands as "illegally occupied" by Russia for the first time in nearly two decades.

France Says Russians Staged French ‘Atrocity’ in Mali

The French army says it has filmed Russian mercenaries burying bodies near a Malian military base.

New US Military Aid for Ukraine Includes Howitzers, Ammo, Tactical Drones

US President Joe Biden's new package of military aid for Ukraine includes 72 155mm howitzers, 72 armored vehicles, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than 120 "Phoenix Ghost" tactical drones.

Japan, New Zealand Plan Talks on Expanded Defense Cooperation

Japan and New Zealand announced negotiations to expand defense and security cooperation as they warned of regional challenges -- in a veiled reference to Beijing.

Brazilian Air Force Purchases A330s to Convert Into Multi-Role Tankers

The Brazilian Air Force has bought two commercial Airbus A330-200 aircraft which the service will convert into multi-role tankers.

Spain Sends 200 Tonnes of Military Material to Ukraine: PM

Spain has shipped 200 tonnes of military equipment, including heavy transport vehicles and ammunition, to Ukraine.

Philippines Establishes Brahmos Anti-Ship Missile Battalion

The Philippine Navy has established an anti-ship missile battalion to operate the Indo-Russian Brahmos supersonic cruise missile Manilla purchased from New Delhi in January.

India Scraps Planned Purchase of 48 Russian Helicopters

India has cancelled a planned procurement of 48 Russian Mi-17 V5 helicopters in favor of local production.

Collins Aerospace Unit to Make Next-Gen Aircraft, Hypersonic Weapons

Raytheon Technologies subsidiary Collins Aerospace has merged two business units to form a new group to develop next-generation aircraft and hypersonic weapon components