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US Air Force Develops Improved In-Flight Peeing Device

The US Air Force will receive an improved in-flight bladder relief device, helping fighter pilots to urinate more easily.

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Russia Says Ukraine Goal to Retake Crimea ‘Direct Threat’

The Kremlin said Ukraine's stated goal of retaking Crimea amounted to a "direct threat" to Russia.

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UK’s ‘Protector’ Drone Completes Key Tests

General Atomics announced the completion of key tests on the UK's Protector drone, indicating that full evaluation should be wrapped up by late next year.

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Indra to Equip South Korea’s KSS III Sub With Electronic Combat System

Indra has signed a contract to equip the South Korean navy’s first KSS III Batch II submarine with its Pegaso electronic defense system.

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Boeing Excluded From Canada Fighter Jet Procurement

Canada excluded Boeing from bidding on a multi-billion dollar contract to replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter jets.

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Iranian Forces, Taliban Exchange Fire at Border: Media

An exchange of fire erupted between Iranian forces and Afghanistan's Taliban at Iran's eastern border.

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Nammo Developing Drone-Mounted Anti-Tank Weapon

Nammo is developing an autonomous anti-tank weapon system featuring the M72 light anti-armor weapon mounted on a small commercial drone.

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Why the US Should Ditch Strategic Ambiguity Toward Taiwan

The military threat from China to Taiwan is becoming more visible, and clinging to a policy of strategic ambiguity could be harmful to US national interests.

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Russia Begins Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Production 

Russia has begun serial production of Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles for the country’s navy.

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USAF Awards Silent Arrow Cargo Delivery Drone Contract 

The US Air Force has contracted California-based company Silent Arrow to develop an aircraft-dropped unmanned cargo delivery glider.

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