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Egypt Says US-Iran Deal Could be ‘Turning Point’ for Mideast Peace

Egypt welcomed Monday an agreement announced by the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying it could be a "turning point" for peace in the region.

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EU Welcomes US-Iran Deal to End ‘Costly War’

The EU's top officials Monday welcomed a deal between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying Europe was ready to contribute to "a lasting peace."

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Ukrainian Armor, MBDA Partner on Long-Range Strike and Counter-Drone Systems

Defense company Ukrainian Armor has signed a strategic partnership agreement with European missile maker MBDA to jointly develop long-range strike and counter-drone capabilities. 

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Portugal Orders 47 SENTINEL Naval Weapon Systems From EM&E Group

Spanish defense firm EM&E Group has secured a contract to supply 47 naval weapon stations to the Portuguese Navy through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

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Kongsberg Completes Acquisition of Zone 5 to Expand Missile Portfolio

Norwegian defense company Kongsberg has completed its acquisition of Zone 5 Technologies, adding a manufacturer of low-cost, mass-produced missiles to its growing portfolio of air defense and strike systems.

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HII Accelerates ROMULUS USV Build With New Louisiana Supply Chain Hub

HII and manufacturing partner Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing have launched a dedicated production line in Louisiana to accelerate construction of the ROMULUS USV.

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New 3D Search Radar Could Spot Satellites Just Hours After Activation 

LeoLabs has deployed a containerized 3D search radar capable of tracking satellites within hours of activation, marking a shift in how space domain awareness infrastructure can be rapidly fielded.

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UK Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel in Channel: Ministry

British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defense ministry said.

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Two Drones From Lebanon Strike Northern Israel: Military

The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by the militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties.

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Dozens Protest Peace Deal Outside Iran Foreign Ministry

Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US.

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