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Leidos Partners With Rune on Military AI Logistics for Indo-Pacific

Leidos and Rune Technologies are combining their artificial intelligence platforms to help military commanders in the Indo-Pacific anticipate logistics needs before they disrupt operations.

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US Military AI Guardrails Pass Key Senate Committee Stage

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has moved proposed military AI guardrails one step closer to becoming law by approving legislation that would regulate how the Pentagon develops, tests, and deploys artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons systems.

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Colombian Military Frees 39 People Kidnapped by Guerrillas

The Colombian military on Tuesday liberated 39 people who had earlier been kidnapped by the country's largest active guerrilla group, an official said.

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Trump Threatens to Hit Iran Power Plants, Bridges if No Deal

President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.

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Houthis Shot Down Saudi-Operated Reconnaissance Drone

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they shot down a Saudi-operated reconnaissance drone on Tuesday, a day after an exchange of hostilities erupted between the two sides for the first time in years.

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UAE Says Iran Attacked Two Ships in Hormuz, One Dead

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, killing one crew member and wounding eight others.

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Russia Slams ‘Baseless’ EU Accusations of Cyber Attacks: Kremlin

Russia on Tuesday slammed as "baseless" accusations by the European Union and Britain that its intelligence agencies were behind a campaign of cyber attacks on Europe.

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SAMP/T: Europe’s Mobile Shield Against Modern Air Threats

SAMP/T is Europe's answer to modern air threats: integrated radar, proven missile defense, and a growing footprint on the continent's frontlines.

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Germany Buys Advanced Puma Tactical Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has won a $30.9 million contract to provide Germany with next-generation Puma unmanned aerial systems under the LARUS airborne reconnaissance program.

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TOTE to Lead US Navy’s Medium Landing Ship Construction Under $2.2B Deal

The Pentagon has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2-billion contract to streamline construction management and processes supporting the US Navy’s ongoing Medium Landing Ship program.

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