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Iraq Ministry Says Two Border Guards Killed by PKK Fire

Staff Writer With AFP -
A shooting which officials blamed on the Kurdistan Workers' Party killed two Iraqi border guards on Friday near the Turkish boundary in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, Iraq's interior ministry said.
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Africa

US Lawmakers Say UAE Still Sending Arms to Sudan Fighters

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Two US lawmakers said Friday that the United Arab Emirates has violated its promises and kept arming Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, which Washington has accused of genocide.
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Africa

Somalia’s Puntland Army Takes IS ‘Strategic Mountain Base’

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The army of the semi-autonomous Puntland region in Somalia said Friday they had taken control of a "strategic mountain command base" of the Islamic State group.
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Americas

US Senate Confirms Former Fox News Co-Host as Pentagon Chief

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The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Air

Ukraine Unveils Poseidon H10 MkIII Drone for Advanced Reconnaissance

Joe Saballa -
Ukraine has unveiled its advanced Poseidon H10 MkIII drone, designed to enhance reconnaissance capabilities on the battlefield.
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Americas

Four Ex-US Coast Guard Island-Class Patrol Boats Join Greek Navy

Christine Casimiro -
Greece has commissioned four Island-class coastal patrol boats in an approximately $44-million acquisition from the US Coast Guard’s excess supply.
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Asia Pacific

Chinese Navy Commissions Type 054B Lead Guided-Missile Frigate

Christine Casimiro -
China’s People Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its first Type 054B guided-missile frigate, the CNS “Luohe.”
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Air

Dash Airliners to Join Canadian Air Force’s Modern Training Fleet

Rojoef Manuel -
SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace have procured three De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliners for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program.
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Asia Pacific

Kongsberg to Supply Innovative Propulsion to Indonesian Fast Attack Craft

Christine Casimiro -
Kongsberg Maritime has clinched a deal to equip two Indonesian KCR-70 fast attack craft with advanced propulsion and maneuvering technology.
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Air

South Korean Marineon Attack Helicopter Prototype Takes Maiden Flight

Rojoef Manuel -
South Korea has completed the initial flight of its MAH Marineon amphibious assault helicopter prototype in Sacheon, Gyeongnam.
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Arms

German Patriot Units in Poland to Secure Ukraine Logistics Hub

Staff Writer With AFP -
Germany said Thursday it had deployed two Patriot air-defense units to Poland to protect a key logistical hub supplying aid and equipment to Ukraine.
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Europe

UK Agrees $11 Billion Nuclear Submarine Deal With Rolls-Royce

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Britain's government announced a deal with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, seen as boosting economic growth and national security.
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Air

Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone

Rojoef Manuel -
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.
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Americas

Trump Hopes to Avoid Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

Staff Writer With AFP -
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he hoped to avoid military strikes on Iran's nuclear program, an option long mulled by Israel.
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Africa

British, Moroccan Navies Practice Tactical Diving Ops in Gibraltar

Rojoef Manuel -
The UK Royal Navy and the Royal Moroccan Navy have conducted a joint tactical diving demonstration in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
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Americas

US Army Tests Next-Gen Hybrid Tactical Vehicle in Germany

Joe Saballa -
The US Army has brought the prototype of its Next-Generation Tactical Vehicle — Hybrid to Germany for testing in the snowy Bavarian terrain.
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