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Colombian Government, Rebel Group to Resume Peace Talks

Colombia's government and a major guerrilla group said they would resume peace negotiations that have been stalled since July.

Gaza Agency Says Israeli Strike Kills 40 in Humanitarian Zone

Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli strike on a humanitarian zone in the south of the Palestinian territory killed 40 people and wounded 60 others.

Ukrainian Drone Wave Grounds Flights, Kills One Near Moscow

Ukraine unleashed more than 140 drones on Russia overnight, killing a woman near Moscow and grounding flights.

Ukraine to Receive 12 Self-Propelled German Howitzers 

Germany will deliver an additional batch of 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.

NVL, thyssenkrupp to Build Futuristic German Air Defense Frigate 

German shipbuilders NVL Group and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have signed an agreement for the joint construction of the German Navy's future Type 127 specialized air defense frigate.

UK Announces 650 Air Defense Missiles for Ukraine

The UK will supply 650 Thales short-range air defense Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine as part of a $212 million contract.

Netherlands Announces $89M to Arm Ukrainian F-16s with Air-to-Air Missiles

The Netherlands will supply 80-million-euro ($89-million) worth of air-to-air missiles and maintenance equipment for Ukraine’s F-16s.

NATO Orders Precision-Guided Air-Dropped Bomb Kits

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded RTX a 120-million-euro ($133-million) contract for laser guidance/GPS kits.

Norway Selects Barrett M107A1 Rifles to Boost Sniper Arsenal

The Norwegian Army is boosting its sniper arsenal with the acquisition of hundreds of M107A1 rifles from American manufacturer Barrett.

Boeing Pitches CH-47 Chinook as Poland’s New Heavy-Lift Chopper

Boeing is offering the latest variant of its famed CH-47 Chinook helicopter as Poland’s new heavy-lift military transport solution.

Ukraine Trains Civilians to Fight War as Soldiers Struggle With Low Morale

The Ukrainian military has launched an initiative to familiarize civilians with combat techniques in preparation for potential conscription.

Ukraine Launches Iron Range Project to Speed Weapons Development 

Ukraine has launched a testing initiative for defense manufacturers to accelerate weapons development and delivery.

Austal Lays Keel of US Navy’s 16th Spearhead Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship

Austal has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 16th Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship in Mobile, Alabama.

Australia Orders DAGOR Light Tactical Vehicles From Polaris

Polaris has received a $14.6-million contract to provide DAGOR light tactical vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.

Japanese SH-60L Helicopters to Receive Teledyne FLIR Airborne Cameras

Teledyne FLIR has secured a contract to deliver airborne cameras for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s SH-60L helicopters.

Merlin Kicks Off Flight Test Campaign of Auto-Piloted Cessna Caravan Aircraft

Autonomy software developer Merlin has begun the flight test campaign for its self-piloting Cessna Caravan aircraft.