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Europe
Slovakia Buys Israeli-Made Barak MX Air Defense System for $583M
Slovakia has approved the procurement of Israel's Barak MX air defense system for $583 million, marking a significant step in enhancing the military capabilities of the long-standing NATO member.
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Europe
Despite Salary Hike, Many Soldiers Leave British Military: Report
The UK is experiencing an alarmingly high attrition rate in its armed forces, with many soldiers continuing to leave the service despite a salary increase.
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Middle East
Another US Navy Jet Narrowly Missed ‘Friendly Fire’ Over Red Sea: Official
Another American fighter aircraft narrowly avoided being shot down by “friendly fire” while conducting a mission over the Red Sea.
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Space
S. Korea Launches Third Spy Satellite Amid Escalating Tensions With North
The South Korean military has successfully launched another surveillance satellite into space at a time of intensifying tensions with North Korea.
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DOD Contracts
Lockheed Lands $11.8B US Military Deal for 145 F-35 Fighter Jets
Lockheed Martin has secured a nearly $12-billion contract to produce 145 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets for the US military and its international allies.
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Air
USMC’s CH-53E Super Stallion Chopper Burns Mid-Air, Four Miraculously Saved
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter operated by the US Marine Corps was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine caught fire mid-air.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot
The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”
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Americas
US Denies Mistral’s Protest Over $990M Switchblade Deal With AeroVironment
The US Government Accountability Office has rejected Mistral’s bid to overturn the US Army’s $990-million contract for Switchblade loitering munitions awarded to AeroVironment.
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DOD Contracts
Northrop Beats Collins Aerospace for US Navy’s New $3.5B ‘Doomsday Plane’
Northrop Grumman has defeated Collins Aerospace in a $3.5-billion competition to develop the US Navy’s next nuclear command, control, and communications aircraft.
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Americas
RTX, Ursa Major Flight-Test Advanced Long-Range Solid Rocket Motor
RTX and Colorado-based propulsion firm Ursa Major have announced the successful flight tests of a new solid rocket motor with long-range capabilities.
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