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Spike in Wounded in Somalia as Fighting Intensifies: ICRC

Hospitals in parts of Somalia are struggling with rising numbers of wounded after a sharp increase in fighting since the beginning of the year.

Ukraine Greenlights Djura Armored Ambulance for Military Use

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved the Djura 4x4 light armored vehicle for the military’s medical evacuation tasks.

Pentagon Chief Announces $5.1B Spending Cuts

The US Department of Defense will cut $5.1 billion in "wasteful" spending, including on climate and diversity initiatives, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.

Czech Republic Ships Last T-72M1 Tanks to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has transferred the last of the T-72M1 main battle tanks it had pledged to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continuing aggression.

Japan Jets Scrambled at Chinese Drones Up Threefold On-Year

Japan scrambled jets in response to Chinese drones 30 times during the past year, the military said, up over threefold year-on-year.

Teledyne FLIR to Supply Anti-Hazard Sensor Prototypes for US Army M1135 Stryker

The US Army has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense a contract to provide multi-sensor detection testbeds for the M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles.

US Fast-Tracks New Nuclear Bomb Production Amid Rising Global Threats

The US is accelerating production of its new nuclear bomb by more than 25 percent, shaving seven months off the original timeline.

Anduril Fires Hypersonic Solid Rocket Motor, Ramps Up Mass Production

Anduril has tested its hypersonic solid rocket motor in addition to expanding its production capabilities for delivery to the US Navy.

Leidos Unveils Low-Cost ‘Sea Dart’ Uncrewed Underwater Vessel

American defense firm Leidos has unveiled a highly reconfigurable uncrewed underwater vessel, the “Sea Dart."

Elbit to Deliver Unmanned Turrets for NATO Country’s ASCOD Vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has contracted Elbit Systems to deliver its advanced UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems for $100 million.

Patria to Deliver NEMO Mortars for Hungary’s Lynx IFVs

Patria has been contracted for the delivery of Patria NEMO mortars to integrate with Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles.

UK, US Complete Major Hypersonic Propulsion Test for Future Missile

The UK and the US have concluded a hypersonic propulsion test campaign, advancing the development of a cutting-edge cruise missile. 

BAE Unveils ‘Scorpio-XR’ With Double the Range of Conventional Artillery

BAE Systems has announced it is developing the “Scorpio-XR,” an advanced, long-range precision munition under the Hypervelocity Projectile program.

Panama Deal Allows US to Deploy Troops to Canal

US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday.

Second US Aircraft Carrier Has Reached Middle East

A second American aircraft carrier has reached the Middle East, where Washington's forces are carrying out air strikes against Houthi rebels.

15 Killed in Darfur Camp as Battle for Last Army-Held City Intensifies

Shelling by Sudanese paramilitaries killed at least 15 civilians in a Darfur displaced persons’ camp Thursday.