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Boeing Australia Tests Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingman’ Aircraft

Boeing Australia recently tested two unmanned aircraft, expanding its Airpower Teaming System flight testing program.

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British Army Witnesses Jet Suit Combat Potential

Gravity Industries showed British army officials the combat potential of a jet suit developed by the UK-based human flight technology company.

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The Importance of Biodefense in the Wake of COVID-19

The United States must assess its preparedness against acts of bioterrorism and biological warfare in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Putin Wants More Hypersonic Missiles, Laser Weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin has encouraged local firms to manufacture more advanced hypersonic missiles and high-energy laser weapons.

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At Least 69 Dead in West Niger Jihadist Attack

At least 69 people, including a local mayor, have been killed in an attack in Niger's volatile "tri-border" zone with Burkina Faso and Mali, the interior ministry said on Thursday.

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US to Sell Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department announced the approval of the sale of $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia to help the country protect itself from drone attacks.

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US Army Fires ‘Historic’ Abrams Tank Round 15 Years in the Making

The US Army test-fired the XM-1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose Abrams tank round for the first time in September, under development for 15 years. 

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Raytheon Awarded $20M Tomahawk Missile Seeker Contract

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $20 million contract to provide Maritime Strike Tomahawk seeker suites and subsystems.

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India Tests Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon

The Indian Air Force has tested an indigenously-developed smart weapon capable of targeting and destroying enemy airfield assets, including bunkers, radars, and runways.

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Ukraine Gets New Defense Minister to Strengthen Army

Ukraine appointed a new defense minister with a mandate to strengthen the army, as the country remains locked in conflict with pro-Russia separatists.

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