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Here are some of the latest military news updates from around the world:

Breaking News

• Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia has launched a massive military exercise near the Ukrainian border, with thousands of troops and tanks participating. Ukraine has accused Russia of planning to invade its territory. (Source: BBC News)
• Iran-US Tensions: The US has deployed an aircraft carrier to the Middle East in response to a perceived threat from Iran. Iran has warned the US against any military action. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• North Korea-US Tensions: North Korea has launched several short-range missiles into the sea, in defiance of international sanctions and US warnings. The US has condemned the launches as a "threat to regional stability". (Source: CNN)

Regional Updates

• Middle East: The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, in response to a missile attack on a Saudi airport. The conflict has killed thousands of civilians and displaced millions. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Africa: The African Union has deployed a peacekeeping mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help stabilize the country after a recent election. (Source: Reuters)
• Asia-Pacific: The US and South Korea have conducted joint military exercises, amid tensions with North Korea. The exercises included a simulated invasion of North Korea. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

Global Developments

• NATO: NATO has agreed to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe, in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. (Source: BBC News)
• China: China has launched a new aircraft carrier, the "Shandong", which is its first domestically built carrier. (Source: South China Morning Post)
• India: India has launched a new military satellite, the "GSAT-29", which will provide communication services to the Indian military. (Source: The Hindu)

Defense Industry

• US: The US has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to produce F-35 fighter jets for the US military. (Source: Defense News)
• Europe: The European Union has launched a new defense fund, which will provide €5 billion to support defense research and development. (Source: EurActiv)
• Asia: Japan has launched a new defense policy, which includes plans to increase its military spending and develop new defense technologies. (Source: Nikkei Asian Review)

Opinion and Analysis

• The Guardian: "The world is sleepwalking into a new era of great power conflict" (Source: The Guardian)
• The New York Times: "The US and China are on a collision course in the South China Sea" (Source: The New York Times)
• The Diplomat: "The future of the US-Japan alliance is at stake" (Source: The Diplomat)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.