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Jihadist Turf War Kills Around 200 in Nigeria: Sources

Clashes between rival jihadist factions in northeast Nigeria have claimed some 200 lives in the restive Lake Chad area, intelligence, militia, and jihadist sources told AFP Monday.

US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Kill Six More People

US forces have killed six more people in strikes on alleged drug-running boats, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday, bringing the campaign's total number of deaths — which critics describe as illegal executions — to 76.

Royal Navy Plans to Acquire 20 Drone Ships in Push for Hybrid Fleet

The Royal Navy plans to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels as part of its broader effort to evolve into a hybrid force integrating manned and unmanned platforms.

MBDA Eyes Australian Production of Mistral Air Defense Missile

Australian munitions manufacturer NIOA has signed a memorandum with MBDA to produce Mistral very short-range air defense missile systems in Australia.

Germany Orders 20 More Airbus H145M Helicopters in $1.2 Billion Deal

Germany is pushing ahead with its military modernization drive by purchasing 20 additional Airbus H145 helicopters worth nearly $1.2 billion.

Poland Launches Massive Civilian Training Program to Boost National Defense

Poland is training thousands of everyday citizens in military, medical, and survival skills as part of a massive effort to strengthen national defense.

Bulgaria to Equip Units With Drone Simulators, Expand Unmanned Systems

Bulgarian military units will be equipped with drone control simulators, as part of a broader effort to expand the use of unmanned systems.

Egypt, US Still in Talks for F-15 Jet Deal

Egypt is still at the negotiating table with the United States to acquire up to 46 Boeing F-15 Eagle fighter jets.

Haiti Accepts First Senator MRAP Vehicles

Haiti has received its first seven Senator MRAP systems under a 17-vehicle procurement effort to reinforce its ground military fleet.

Nokia, LMT Partner on 5G Tactical Communications for the Baltics

Nokia and Latvia mobile operator LMT will develop a 5G-based tactical communications system for defense use across the Baltic region.

Russia’s Mi-38T Helicopters Enter Service Abroad for First Time in Myanmar

Myanmar has taken delivery of three Russian Mi-38T medium helicopters, becoming the first foreign operator of the rotary-wing aircraft family after a long-delayed 2020 contract.

Italy Greenlights Tata Motors’ $4B Acquisition of Iveco

Italy has given conditional approval for India’s Tata Motors to acquire mobility developer Iveco Group at $4.3 billion.

Australia’s Redback Program Data Leaked by Iran-Backed Hackers

An Iranian-backed hacking group has posted classified plans for Australia’s Redback vehicle online after cyberattacks on Israeli firms.

Taiwan Defense Ministry Opens New Office to Centralize Military AI Tech

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has set up a new office to coordinate its growing use of artificial intelligence across the armed forces.

Lockheed Martin Delivers 750th HIMARS Launcher Amid Global Expansion

Lockheed Martin has delivered its 750th HIMARS launcher as production and deployment continue to expand for the US Army and allied forces.

China Simulates Tech That Traps Radioactive Fallout From Dirty Bombs

Can radioactive fallout from a “dirty bomb” be contained before it spreads? Chinese scientists believe it’s possible.