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July 2, 2026
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Monitor Reports 100,000 Killed in Myanmar

More than 100,000 people have reportedly lost their lives in Myanmar since the military coup of February 2021, according to conflict monitoring organization ACLED. The overthrow of the elected...

July 2, 2026
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UN Troops Injured in Central Africa Attack

Three Zambian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic were wounded after armed militants linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and former Seleka fighters...

June 22, 2026
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US Army Launches Multi-Domain Pacific Command

The US Army has activated the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (7th ID MDC-PAC), creating a theater-level formation dedicated to operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Formed through the integration...

June 15, 2026
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Safran wins major German optics order

Germany has awarded a major procurement contract for the acquisition of more than 1,000 multifunction infrared observation systems designed to improve target detection, identification, and geolocation across a wide...

June 15, 2026
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Army selects MEPRO X6 for Negev guns

The Indian Army has chosen an advanced magnified day sight system to enhance the effectiveness of its NEGEV 7.62mm light machine gun inventory. The optic provides improved target acquisition,...

June 9, 2026
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KNDS Wins Swiss RCH 155-Based Deal

Seeking to deepen cooperation with NATO and reinforce support for Ukraine, Japan has committed $14.7 million to a NATO-managed procurement framework dedicated to acquiring military equipment for Kyiv. Although...

June 8, 2026
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Tokyo contributes to Ukraine procurement fund

Japan’s financial contribution to NATO’s Ukraine support mechanism demonstrates its evolving role in international security cooperation. While limited to non-lethal assistance, the funding complements broader Japanese involvement in humanitarian...

June 7, 2026
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NATO reinforces northern European defenses

NATO has formally launched operations for its Forward Land Forces (FLF) Finland formation, marking a major step in strengthening collective defence across Northern Europe. The multinational force includes a...

June 5, 2026
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Army Orders SkyRaider Drones for CBRN

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded an $11.2-million contract to provide more than 45 R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems for US Army chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) missions....

June 3, 2026
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ArmorSource Wins $17.6M Helmet Contract

ArmorSource has been awarded a $17.6-million contract to supply 25,000 Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH Gen II) systems to the US Army, reinforcing efforts to improve soldier survivability...