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S. Korea to Invest $479M in Indigenous Surveillance Drones

The South Korean military approved a proposal on Monday to domestically manufacture reconnaissance and surveillance drones by 2031.

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Ukraine Trains Civilians to Defend Against Russian Invasion

Dozens of civilians have been joining Ukraine's army reserves as fears mount that Russia is plotting to launch an attack.

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India Constructing Nuclear-Hardened Facilities on China Border

The Indian military has begun the construction of nuclear-hardened storage facilities near the country’s border with Pakistan and China.

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New US Navy Flight Control Enables Smoother Carrier Landings

The US Navy’s new Precision Landing Mode flight-control technology enables smoother aircraft carrier landings for Super Hornet pilots.

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Philippines to Buy Two New South Korean Warships for $556M

The Philippines has ordered two new warships from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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Russian Troops to Get VSHORAD Gibka-S Systems in 2022

Russian troops are slated to receive the first Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) Gibka-S systems from next year.

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Protecting Taiwan: Only Deploying Ships Signals Weakness

Deploying a token naval force to Asia to signal commitment to defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion is fatal to the more important effort of preparing for defense.

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Strike Blamed on Israel Sets Ablaze Syrian Port of Latakia

An Israeli air strike hit the Syrian port of Latakia, the second such attack on the key facility this month.

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USAF Awards Raytheon $250M ‘StormBreaker’ Bomb Contract Increase

The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $250 million contract modification for its StormBreaker bomb.

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Hezbollah Brushes off Saudi Charges of Yemen Rebel Aid

Hezbollah dismissed as "ridiculous" Saudi charges that it aids Yemen's Houthi rebels in launching strikes against the kingdom.

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