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‘The UN’s Eyes’: French Navy Enforces North Korea Sanctions

The French navy is part of an international mission enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, flying surveillance trips from the US Futenma base in Japan's Okinawa.

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Iraqi PM Escapes ‘Assassination Attempt’ Drone Blast

Iraq's prime minister escaped unhurt from an "assassination attempt" in which an explosives-packed drone hit his Baghdad residence early Sunday.

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US Navy Awards Boeing Poseidon Aircraft Modification Contract

Boeing has been awarded a $13.54 million contract to provide support, engineering, and procurement services for the US Navy’s P8-A Poseidon.

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Australia to Acquire Bulletproof Jaeger-C Swarming Attack Robots

The Australian military has contracted tech firm GaardTech to supply Jaeger-C unmanned combat vehicles featuring anti-tank and anti-personnel capabilities.

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GOP Senators Push Annual $2 Billion in Military Aid for Taiwan

US Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to provide Taiwan with $2 billion in yearly aid to bolster the island’s defensive capabilities.

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RAF Awards Raytheon $149 Million Surveillance Aircraft Contract

The Royal Air Force has awarded Raytheon UK a $149 million contract to expand and upgrade the Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet.

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Israel to Build Cyprus Surveillance System

Cyprus signed a deal for Israel's military to build an electronic surveillance system, monitoring activity along the UN-patrolled Green Line.

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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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