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US Navy Deploys Ship-Based MQ-8C Unmanned Helicopter

The US Navy has operationally deployed the MQ-8C Fire Scout autonomous helicopter aboard the USS Milwaukee.

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US Sues to Block Lockheed Martin-Aerojet Deal

US authorities are suing to block Lockheed Martin's takeover of Aerojet Rocketdyne, asserting the deal would lead to higher costs on defense systems.

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India to Place $1.3B Indigenous Tracked Gun Order: Report

The Indian Ministry of Defense is ordering 200 155 mm self-propelled tracked K9 Vajra howitzers for the army this year.

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US Military Eyeing Temperature Detection Tech for Battlefield Use

The US military is considering a technology capable of detecting and mapping tiny temperature differentials from space.

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Belgium Tests Lateral Deployment, Recovery of Sea Drones

Belgium Naval & Robotics has tested a new solution for launching, recovering, and maintaining surface drones.

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US Army Seeking New Loitering, Precision-Guided Missile

The US Army is seeking a new loitering and precision-guided missile capable of neutralizing enemy forces without endangering warfighters.

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Russia to Test Fly ‘Stealthier’ Okhotnik Strike Drone

Russia will begin testing a “stealthier” version of its Okhotnik heavy strike drone in July, followed by its serial production.

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China’s High-Tech Warplanes Pose ‘Big New Threat’ to Taiwan

China's deployment of J-16D jets into Taiwan's air defense zone this week marked the first sighting of the new high-tech warplanes.

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Indian Army Purchases Additional IdeaForge SWITCH Drones

The Indian military has awarded a new contract to local tech firm IdeaForge to supply additional SWITCH 1.0 drones.

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Canada’s Foreign Ministry Targeted in Cyberattack

Canada's foreign ministry was hit by a cyberattack last week that is still preventing diplomats from accessing certain online services.

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