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December 24, 2023 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

Year in review: Top stories from 2023

Russia sends a symbolic message to Turkey, Britain orders new rifles, Hungary clashes with a U.S. senator over weaponry and more!

https://www.defensenews.com/global/2023/12/22/year-in-review-top-stories-from-2023/

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