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German Drone Deal Under Scrutiny Over Thiel Stake in Start-up

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A major proposed combat drone deal for Germany's military is facing scrutiny from lawmakers worried about US tech billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement in one of the defense start-ups.
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Air

Airbus Ready to Build Two New European Fighters if Countries Want

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Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the FCAS warplane program, will support a proposal to instead build two separate jets if the countries participating in the project request it.
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Middle East

Israel’s Netanyahu Says No Reconstruction of Gaza Before Demilitarization

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there would be no reconstruction of war-shattered Gaza before the disarmament of Hamas.
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Europe

Brussels Keen to Open Ukraine EU Membership Talks ‘ASAP’

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The European Union is eager to begin Ukraine's EU membership talks "as soon as possible," European Council President Antonio Costa said.
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Europe

Sweden Pledges $1.4B for Ukraine Air Defense, Drones

Staff Writer With AFP -
Sweden on Thursday announced $1.4 billion in military aid for Ukraine, focused primarily on air defense capabilities.
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Africa

1,000 Kenyans Recruited Into Russia Army as Families Demand Help

Staff Writer With AFP -
The families of 35 Kenyans lured into fighting for the Russian army demanded on Thursday that their government take action to bring them home.
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Middle East

Facing US Warnings, Iran Defends Right to Nuclear Enrichment

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Iran's atomic energy chief said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.
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Cyber

Indra, Leonardo Target International Growth With Cyber Defense Partnership

Rojoef Manuel -
Spanish defense contractor Indra Group and Leonardo in Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in cyber defense and expand reach in Europe, NATO, and other international markets.
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Air

Tata, Airbus Open H125 Helicopter Factory in India

Rojoef Manuel -
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have inaugurated a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, India.
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Air

Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters

Rojoef Manuel -
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.
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Americas

Canada Debuts US-Made MK 54 Torpedo in Live Test

Rojoef Manuel -
The Royal Canadian Navy has tested the US-built MK 54 lightweight torpedo, validating its performance as the latest addition to the frigate fleet’s anti-submarine warfare arsenal.
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Air

Denmark Stands Up MQ-9B SeaGuardian Squadron to Boost Arctic Monitoring

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new squadron to enhance surveillance operations across the Arctic and Greenland.
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Americas

CenCore to Supply Modular Buildings for US Navy

Rojoef Manuel -
Infrastructure company CenCore has signed a $44-million contract to provide modular buildings for “vital mission requirements” to the US Navy.
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Americas

US Space Force Tops 2026 Recruiting Goal, Pushes to Double Force Size

Rojoef Manuel -
The US Space Force has exceeded its fiscal 2026 recruiting goal by 25 percent just five months into the year, as leaders press Congress to double the service’s size to meet rising national security demands.
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Americas

Turkey’s ULAQ Global to Localize Drone Boat Production in Saudi Arabia

Rojoef Manuel -
Turkish defense firm ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to jointly develop and produce unmanned surface vessels in the kingdom.
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Americas

From Sensor to Effector: Ultra I&C Executes AI‑Assisted Kill Chain With Marines

Akhsan Erido Elezhar -
In a recent live demonstration with the US Marine Corps, Ultra I&C ran a fully digital sensor-to-effector kill chain, connecting sensors directly to actionable engagement decisions.
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