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May- 2021 -18 May
US Army Successfully Tests Classified ‘Suicide Drone’
The US Army destroyed two of three targets employing its new classified loitering munitions or “suicide drones” during a test conducted at Edge 21.
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18 May
Russian Army Receives Radar for S-500 Air-Defense System
The Russian Army has received the Yenisei radar station, which is likely to be integrated with the S-500 air-defense system, Russian media reported.
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18 May
China Makes Tenth Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ in May
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday morning, China’s tenth incursion this month.
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17 May
Gaza Pummelled by Fresh Israeli Strikes, More Than 200 Dead in a Week
Israeli air strikes hammered the Gaza Strip Monday, after a week of violence between the Jewish state and Palestinian militants left more than 200 people dead as international calls for de-escalation went unheeded.
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13 May
US Army Seeks Ground-Launched, Hand-Held Counter-Drone Capability
The US Army is seeking to develop inexpensive land-based and handheld systems to counter small drones.
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11 May
South Korea Develops Autonomous Drone Navigation Technology
South Korea said it has developed a technology that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to reach their destinations while autonomously avoiding threats and obstacles.
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11 May
US Air Force Tests Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon
The US Air Force announced an electronics test in its development of a hypersonic missile capable of targeting enemy military bases in challenging locations as well as surface warships.
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11 May
Israel Says Struck 130 Gaza Military Targets, 15 ‘Operatives’ Killed
Israel's army said Tuesday that it had hit 130 "military targets" in Gaza, killing 15 "Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives" in retaliatory strikes after Palestinian militant groups launched a flurry of rockets towards Israel.
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7 May
China Makes Third Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ This Week
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Thursday afternoon, China’s third incursion this month.
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7 May
US Air National Guard to Upgrade MQ-9 Reaper
The US Air National Guard has announced a partnership with Department of Defense contractors and academia to retrofit its MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding additional capabilities.
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