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Chinese, Saudi Firms to Jointly Develop Military Drones

Saudi Arabia and China have agreed to design and manufacture cutting-edge military unmanned aerial systems in the kingdom.

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US Air Force Seeking Blue Force Adversary Simulator Drones

The US Air Force has awarded a contract to American firm Blue Force Technologies to supply drones for adversary air training.

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North Korea Plans ‘Monster’ Missile Launch by April: Analysts

North Korea has been using satellite subterfuge to test parts of a so-called "monster" missile, analysts say.

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Saudi Oil Refinery Hit by Drone Attack

A drone attack on an oil refinery in the Saudi capital caused a small fire but no disruption to supplies, officials said.

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Finland to Choose Between Two Israeli Companies for Air Defense Systems

Finland's defense ministry said that the country intends to purchase air defense systems from one of two Israeli defense companies.

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Russian Forces Edge Closer to Kyiv as City Becomes ‘Fortress’

Russian troops edged closer to Kyiv, as officials said the Ukrainian capital was being transformed into a "fortress."

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IS Names New Leader, Confirms Death of Predecessor

IS confirmed the death of its leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi, more than a month after his demise, and named Abu Hasan al-Hashemi al-Qurashi as his successor.

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US Says North Korea Testing New ICBM System

Two recent missile tests conducted by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile system, marking a "serious escalation" that will be punished with sanctions, a senior US official said.

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Why Is Putin Invading Ukraine Now?

Whatever the explanation for Putin's Ukraine invasion, it is certain that the continuation of the Russian bombardment is tragic and bound for further devastation.

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US: Ukraine Needs Surface-to-Air Missiles, Not Fighter Jets

The US ruled out proposals to send MiG fighter jets to Ukraine via an American base, saying Kyiv's efforts to repel Russia would be better served by the supply of ground-based weapons.

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