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Fresh Israeli Strikes Hit South Beirut

Official Lebanese media reported four Israeli strikes on south Beirut Sunday, shortly after calls by Israel's army for residents to evacuate the Hezbollah stronghold.

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Solar-Powered ‘Skydweller’ Drone Flies 22.5 Hours in Test

Skydweller Aero has completed several flight tests of its “Skydweller” solar-powered drone, including one in which it flew continuously for 22.5 hours.

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NATO Monitoring Romanian Airspace After Russian Drone Detected

NATO reinforced Romania’s airspace surveillance after a Russian drone might have crossed into Romanian airspace on its way to Ukraine.

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Pentagon Calls for Low-Cost Ground-Launched Drones

The US Department of Defense is seeking commercial vendors who can provide low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that can be employed at scale.

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Lockheed Martin Secures Combined $3.3B Deal for Trident II D5 Missile

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts worth a combined total of $3.3 billion to work on the Trident II D5 missile program. 

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Svekon to Supply 100 Speedboats for Swedish Navy, Home Guard

Sweden has signed a framework agreement with Svensk Konstruktionstjänst to deliver up to 100 workboats for the navy and home guard.

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Leidos Unveils ‘Black Arrow’ Small Cruise Missile

Leidos has introduced its new Black Arrow small cruise missile designed to offer improved adaptability and utility for warfighters.

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Oceaneering to Provide Underwater Drone, Onshore Center for US Navy

Oceaneering has accepted a “multi-million-dollar” deal to manufacture autonomous sub-surface vehicle and build a mission hub for the US Navy.

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Mayman Demos Razor Tactical VTOL Drone Testbed at US Defense Airbase

Mayman has completed a flight test of its Razor vertical takeoff and landing testbed at a US military facility in Southern California.

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HII to Modernize Pentagon’s Communication Networks

HII has accepted a $458-million contract to upgrade the US Department of Defense’s communications and information technology networks.

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