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Blasts in Kyiv as UK’s Starmer Inks ‘Landmark’ 100-Year Accord

Staff Writer With AFP -
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a "landmark" 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine on Thursday during an unannounced visit to the war-torn country, seeking to shore up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Americas

Has the Marine Corps Lost Its Edge?

Gary Anderson -
The Marine Corps' shift under Generals Berger and Smith toward countering China has weakened its traditional rapid-response capabilities.
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Middle East

Israeli Cabinet to Meet on Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized

Staff Writer With AFP -
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday after final details of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal were ironed out, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, with the US "confident" the truce would begin as planned this weekend.
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Air

Uruguay Procures Five A-29 Super Tucanos From Embraer

Giulia Bernacchi -
The Uruguayan Air Force has acquired five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and integrated logistics services from Brazilian firm Embraer.
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Europe

Ukraine, Italy Could Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy Military Equipment

Giulia Bernacchi -
Ukraine and Italy have discussed using frozen Russian assets to procure Italian-made systems and ammunition for Kyiv.
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Europe

Lithuania Accepts 50 More JLTVs From US

Rojoef Manuel -
Lithuania has taken delivery of 50 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles as part of a US foreign military sale signed in 2019.
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Americas

Oshkosh to Revamp Autonomy System of US Marine Corps ROGUE Fires

Rojoef Manuel -
Oshkosh Defense has secured a $29.9-million contract to integrate next-generation autonomous technology into the US Marine Corps’ Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires capability.
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Americas

US Firm Wins Military Contract for Pilot Neuro-Cognitive Monitoring Tech

Joe Saballa -
Massachusetts-based Aptima has secured a contract to advance its neuro-cognitive monitoring solution designed for US military pilots and aircrews.
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Arms

Germany Hands Over Ukraine’s First RCH-155 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Joe Saballa -
Ukraine has received its first RCH-155 self-propelled howitzer from Germany, becoming the first foreign operator of the advanced artillery weapon.
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Europe

KNDS Germany to Upgrade, Supply Leopard 2 Tanks to Sweden

Rojoef Manuel -
Sweden has awarded KNDS Germany a contract to modify and deliver new Leopard 2 main battle tanks for the armed forces.
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Americas

US Names Fifth and Sixth Ford-Class Carriers After Bill Clinton, George W. Bush

Rojoef Manuel -
The US Navy’s 5th and 6th Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have been named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
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Asia Pacific

Taiwan Military Mulls Recruiting Foreigners to Defend Against China

Joe Saballa -
Taiwan is considering enlisting foreign nationals to strengthen its armed forces, as concerns grow over a potential invasion by China.
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Middle East

Gaza Rescuers Say 7 Dead in Fresh Israeli Strikes

Staff Writer With AFP -
Gaza's civil defense agency said Thursday that at least seven people had been killed in fresh Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory, hours before Israel's cabinet was set to vote on a ceasefire deal.
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Asia Pacific

Russia’s Latest Blunder: Own North Korean Weapon Shot Down in Kursk

Joe Saballa -
A Russian military drone operator reportedly destroyed a North Korean-supplied weapon after mistakenly identifying it as a Ukrainian asset.
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Asia Pacific

Taiwan Says Navy Ready to Protect Undersea Cables

Staff Writer With AFP -
Taiwan's navy will be on standby to help protect the island's undersea telecoms cables and deal with suspicious vessels, the defense minister said Thursday, after a Chinese-owned ship was suspected of damaging a cable.
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Air

First Israel Strike On New Syria Security Forces Kills 3: Medical Source, Monitor

Staff Writer With AFP -
An Israeli air strike hit a military target belonging to Syria's new Islamist-led authorities for the first time on Wednesday, killing three people, a war monitor and a medical source said.
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