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Engine maker Renk opens shop in Italy ahead of armor spending frenzy

ROME — German propulsion firm Renk has announced it is setting up a subsidiary in La Spezia in Italy, a week after defense giants Rheinmetall and Leonardo said they would be build tanks and infantry fighting vehicles for the Italian army in the city. The move will put...
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Attack on Turkish defense firm clears the halls of local arms fair

UPDATE: Saha Expo organizers on Wednesday evening canceled the remainder of the arms fair, which was due to run all week. ISTANBUL — Turkish government and industry officials were rushed out of the country’s largest defense show here on Wednesday following an attack...
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Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Some have predicted the demise of heavy armored vehicles on future battlefields, but Australian defense officials, in words and actions, are underscoring the enduring relevance of the main battle tank. On Oct. 17, Australia pledged to gift...
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Pentagon chief Austin confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia on Monday, and South Korea’s spy chief told lawmakers that 3,000 North Korean troops are in the country receiving training on drones and...
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