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Germany to study French cooperation offer on SAMP/T air-defense system
German government leaders will study an offer by French President Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system.
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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for military operations against Iran.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard awarded $2 billion to build 2 missile-tracking vessels
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The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded $2 billion to build the missile-tracking vessels set to replace the aging Pacific Tracker and Pacific Collector.
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