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🚨🇨🇴🇸🇪 Colombia’s Gripen deal just got bigger than expected. Saab will activate two production lines at the same time to deliver Colombia’s new fighters. One in Sweden. One in Brazil. 🔹 Contract value is €3.1 billion 🔹 Total aircraft is 17 Gripen E and F 🔹 Deliveries spread
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🇵🇰🇨🇳 BREAKING: Pakistan and China kick off Warrior-IX military exercises, featuring drones, attack helicopters, and advanced joint maneuvers.
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🚨🇺🇸🇱🇧 BREAKING: The U.S. is pressuring Lebanon to return the bomb used in the Beirut assassination. Reports indicate the GBU-39, used by Israel, killed Hezbollah’s military commander. US officials fear Iran or Russia could potentially reverse-engineer the unexploded bomb.
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🚨🇨🇳 In China, a human-like robotic traffic officer is now directing vehicles at multiple locations, moving quickly and efficiently to manage traffic.
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🚨🇻🇪 Recent footage shows Venezuelan President Maduro observing military exercises in Venezuela. The drills focus on preparedness and operational readiness of the armed forces.
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🚨🇧🇩 The Bangladesh Navy has concluded its annual naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal, showcasing fleet readiness and operational capabilities.
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🟢 The Lebanese Army released footage and radio communications showing the moments when they escorted Pope Francis’ plane during his historic visit to Beirut.
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🚨🇺🇸🇵🇱 Poland has officially signed the production contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Guardians, the largest Apache order ever placed outside the United States. The program is valued at nearly $10 billion, with deliveries beginning in 2028.
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The country is acquiring 24 jets from Denmark for around US $300 million, including support and spare parts.
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🇦🇷 BREAKING: Argentina’s Ministry of Defence announces that the F-16s are continuing their ferry flight across the Atlantic, carrying the national flag. The jets have already crossed Denmark and Spain and are nearing Argentine airspace. The arrival is set to mark a historic
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🇻🇪NOW: A Venezuelan Su-30 was spotted over Aragua state early this morning, signaling heightened activity in the region.
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BREAKING: US President Trump is set to make an announcement at 2 PM EST on Tuesday.
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Footage from the recent Russian attack shows 4 cruise missiles heading toward Ukraine.
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🇧🇷 NEW: Brazil has just completed its major Airmobile Infantry Brigade training cycle with Operation Aratu X. 🔹More than 850 troops, vehicles, drones, intelligence sensors and Army Aviation aircraft took part in a full dual-action combat scenario. 🔹The exercise demonstrated
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🇺🇸🇵🇱 BREAKING: Poland has received another batch of 32 American M1A2 SEP-v3 Abrams tanks. The new delivery is part of Poland’s large order for 250 of the most advanced Abrams variant, strengthening its armoured forces along NATO’s eastern flank. These tanks arrive fully
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🇺🇸🇮🇱 BREAKING: Trump warns Israel not to interfere in Syria, stating that the United States is fully satisfied with the results achieved there.
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Sources tell Reuters that Venezuela’s Maduro ignored Trump’s Friday deadline, leading the U.S. President to warn on Saturday about potentially closing Venezuelan airspace.
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JUST IN: Trump reportedly set a deadline for Venezuela’s President Maduro to step down by last Friday.— Reuters.
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BREAKING: Amid rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions, President Maduro is spotted dancing onstage during a public rally.
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Venezuela is preparing to defend its land, sovereignty, and dignity, ensuring future generations will inherit a free homeland. — President Maduro.
BREAKING: Venezuela’s President Maduro says, “We do not interfere in anyone’s affairs, so others should refrain from interfering in Venezuela’s affairs.”
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