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Suspected Jihadists Kill at Least 22 Soldiers, Militia in Burkina Faso

At least 22 soldiers and civilian militia were killed in suspected attacks by extremists at the weekend in northern Burkina Faso, security sources said.

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South Sudan Medical Evacuations Rise as Conflict Intensifies: ICRC

Medical evacuations of wounded South Sudanese rose by 50 percent in the first half of 2026, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, as deadly conflict continued to limit access to healthcare in the country.

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Italy Arrests Two Accused of Spying for Russia: Police

Italian police said they had arrested two people including "a former member of the national intelligence community" on charges of spying for Russia.

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US, Iran Trade Strikes in New Threat to Ceasefire

The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals that Iran's Guards said targeted US bases in the Gulf.

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DARPA Backs Nuclear Waste-Powered Drone Battery for 30-Year Endurance

Specialists from the defense industry, academia, and government have joined forces to develop a next-gen battery that converts nuclear waste into electricity, potentially allowing drones and other defense systems to operate for decades without refueling.

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Milrem UGVs to Gain Hanwha Sensors, Jamming and Weapon Systems

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle developer Milrem Robotics and South Korea’s Hanwha Systems have signed an agreement to explore integrating advanced payloads into tactical ground drones.

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Ondas Expands Autonomous Systems Portfolio With DZYNE Technologies Acquisition

Ondas has acquired US-based DZYNE Technologies in a deal valued at $875.8 million, expanding its autonomous defense systems portfolio.

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Joint Strike Missile: The Stealth Weapon Built for Modern Air Combat

Stealthy, versatile, and increasingly in demand: here's how the Joint Strike Missile went from a niche anti-ship concept to a cornerstone of allied precision-strike arsenals.

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Virtuix Brings AI-Powered VR Training to US Air National Guard

A Pennsylvania-based Air National Guard unit will evaluate Virtuix’s AI-enabled Omni One virtual reality system as part of efforts to explore immersive technologies for military preparedness.

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US Military Health System Deploys AI Clinical Assistant to Ease Clinician Burnout

The Defense Health Agency has expanded the use of an AI-powered clinical assistant across military hospitals and clinics, aiming to reduce clinician burnout by automating medical documentation. 

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