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Israel Says Forces Carrying out ‘Offensive Action’ in South Lebanon

Staff Writer With AFP -
Israel is carrying out "offensive action" in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Gallant said without specifying if ground troops had crossed the border.
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Americas

US Secretly Sent Long-Range ATACMS Missiles to Ukraine

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The US sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use inside its territory, and the weapons arrived in the country this month, the State Department said.
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Air

Indian Army Greenlights Local VSHORAD Development Project

Inder Singh Bisht -
The Indian Army has reportedly contracted two local firms to develop a Very Short Range Air Defence system prototype.
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Americas

US Forces in Middle East to Get Laser-Guided Counter-Drone Systems 

Inder Singh Bisht -
The US military has ordered MSI Defense Solutions’ laser-guided counter-drone systems to help defend American forces in the Middle East.
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Africa

Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force

Juster Domingo -
Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.
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Arms

Philippines Eyes More Israeli Weapons as China Tensions Grow

Joe Saballa -
The Philippines wants to purchase more defense systems from Israel to bolster its military readiness amid increasing tensions with China.
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Air

Russia’s ‘Top Secret’ EW Weapon Blamed for Flight Jamming on NATO East Flank

Joe Saballa -
Russia’s alleged “top secret” electronic warfare weapon is being held responsible for multiple flight jamming incidents recently recorded across NATO’s eastern flank.
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Air

Ukraine Attack Drones Strike Russia Energy Sites

Staff Writer With AFP -
Ukrainian drones attacked oil facilities in western Russia overnight, defense sources in Kyiv confirmed, in Kyiv's latest aerial assault aiming to dent Russian military logistics.
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Asia Pacific

S. Korean Military to Ban iPhones, Smartwatches Over Security Concerns

Joe Saballa -
South Korea will prohibit the use of iPhones and smart wearable devices inside military buildings due to increasing security concerns.
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Arms

Germany Orders 40mm Grenade Launchers From Austria

Juster Domingo -
Austrian arms manufacturer Steyr has signed a contract to supply Germany's armed forces with the GL-40 grenade launcher.
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Arms

Some Ukrainian Troops Now Prefer Soviet-Era Rifles Amid Ammo Shortage: Report

Joe Saballa -
Some Ukrainian soldiers now prefer using Soviet-era assault rifles over Western models due to the worsening ammunition shortage.
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Air

Lithuania Donates L-39ZA Albatros Jet Trainer to Ukraine

Juster Domingo -
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has delivered an Aero Vodochody L-39ZA Albatros light attack training aircraft to Ukraine.
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Air

Lebanon’s Hezbollah Says Fired ‘Dozens’ of Rockets at Israel

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Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said it fired a fresh barrage of rockets across the border after a strike blamed on Israel killed two civilians.
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Americas

US Sanctions Four Over ‘Malicious Cyber Activity’ for Iran’s Military

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The US ramped up its sanctions against Iran, designating four people and two companies it says were "involved in malicious cyber activity" on behalf of Tehran's military.
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Europe

Sunak Says UK to Raise Defense Spending Amid Global Threats

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Britain will raise defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 in a "most dangerous" world, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a visit to Poland.
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Air

US Troops Targeted in Western Iraq: Official

Staff Writer With AFP -
American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said, the second such attack on the country's troops after a more than two-month pause.
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