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$857 Billion Defense Bill Adds 11 Ships, Drops Vaccine Mandate
Source: USNI News
The U.S. Congress has released the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal 2023, reports USNI News.
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1st Prototype Laser-Equipped Stryker Platoon Set to Arrive Next Month
Source: Task and Purpose
The Army is fielding its first platoon of prototype laser-armed armored vehicles, reports Task & Purpose.
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U.S., Australia Invite Japan to Increase Pacific Military Role
Source: Breaking Defense
Amid concerns about Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. and Australia are making new commitments to regional security, reports Breaking Defense.
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Potential Abrams Tank Procurement Gets Green Light
Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency
The U.S. State Dept. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of main battle tanks to Poland, reports the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
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CH-47F Heavy-Lift Choppers Sought From U.S.
Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency
The U.S. State Dept. has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of heavy-lift helicopters and related equipment to South Korea, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
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President Castillo Ousted After Attempted Coup
Source: Bloomberg News
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been removed from power after attempting to seize power, reports Bloomberg News.
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1st Piri Reis-Class Sub Begins Sea Trials
Source: Naval News
The lead boat in Turkey's new class of diesel-electric attack submarines has begun sea trials, reports the Naval News.
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Defense Cooperation Pact Inked With Cuba
Source: Vietnam News Agency
Cuba and Vietnam have just signed a new agreement to strengthen defense ties, reports the Vietnam News Agency.
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Russian Spies Apprehended by Counterintelligence Service
Source: Odessa Journal
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed two Russian military intelligence agents, reports the Odessa Journal.
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Russian Troops Conduct Tactical Exercises in Belarus
Source: Reuters
Russia has announced that its troops are conducting tactical exercises in Belarus, reports Reuters.
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M23 Rebels Agree To Withdraw From Occupied Territory
Source: Deutsche Welle
The M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced that it is prepared to withdraw from territory it holds in the eastern part of the country, reports Deutsche Welle.
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Authorities Execute Prisoner Arrested During Protests
Source: Wall Street Journal
The Iranian regime has for the first time executed a prisoner taken during ongoing anti-government demonstrations, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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WNBA Star Freed In Exchange For Russian Arms-Trafficker
Source: CBS News
WNBA star Britney Griner has been released from Russian prison in a one-for-one prisoner swap, reports CBS News.
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Taliban Resumes Public Whippings
Source: Khaama Press
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan's eastern Parwan province have punished 27 people with public lashings, reports the Khaama Press (Kabul).
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Government Releases Bali Bomber On Parole
Source: Kyodo News Agency
The Indonesia government has released an infamous bomb maker on parole, reports the Kyodo news agency (Tokyo).
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2023 Defense Budget Authorizes DoD To Stock-Up On Artillery, Missiles
Source: Defence Blog
The new National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2023 includes provisions to help replenish the Pentagon’s stockpile of artillery shells and missiles, reports the Defence Blog.
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