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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
