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9 April

The Independence Class littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) transits the Pacific Ocean during a Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is an intensive exercise designed to fully integrate units of the CSG, while testing its ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/RELEASED)

AI-Assisted Study Confirms Anomalous Behavior of Orbs Near US Navy Ship

A new AI-assisted study is bringing unidentified anomalous phenomenon orb sightings back into focus, pointing to flight behavior that appears inconsistent with known physics — including incidents tied to a US Navy vessel seven years ago.

9 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Skydio to Supply USAF With Dock-Based ISR Drones for Mideast Air Bases

The US Air Forces Central has awarded Skydio a $9-million contract to deliver dock-based drone systems for securing US airbases across the Middle East.

9 April

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer, Colombia’s CIAC to Expand Aerospace Cooperation

Brazil’s Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation have signed an agreement to broaden industrial cooperation.

9 April

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Red Cat, Arastelle Partner on Tethered Drones for ISR and Comms

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with Arastelle Drone Solutions to accelerate the integration of autonomous systems for defense applications.

9 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Drone Strike Kills 12, Including Children, in Sudan’s Darfur: Medical Source

A drone strike on the paramilitary-controlled town of Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children.

9 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria Village Attack Death Toll Rises to 50: Humanitarian Sources

Armed men killed 50 people in a village in Niger state in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week, humanitarian sources.

9 April

Business

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Inder Singh Bisht

TKMS Partners With Canadian Lithium Leader for Next-Gen Submarine Project

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Canada’s E3 Lithium have signed an agreement to jointly explore the integration of Canadian lithium into the supply chain for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

9 April

Middle East