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Taiwanese Navy Receives Second Tuo Chiang-Class Stealth Corvette 

The Taiwanese Navy received its first fast missile corvette of the Tuo Chiang class, which has better stability and stealth capabilities than its 2014 predecessor.

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Russia Conducting Large-Scale Exercises Involving Military Robots

In its continuous focus on robotics technology, Russia is set to tests two new military robots in an upcoming exercise.

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War Games Revealed US Military Vulnerabilities: Joint Chiefs Vice Chair

The United States military discovered "vulnerabilities" in a recent war game, raising concerns and prompting proposals for improvements.

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South Africa to Send 1,495 Troops to Mozambique to Fight Jihadists

South Africa will send 1,495 troops to Mozambique to help the country battle jihadist militants wreaking havoc in the north of the gas-rich nation.

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US Air Force Looking to Bring Connectivity to Simulation Programs

The United States Air Force is looking to have its virtual training simulation programs be interconnected through software.

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UK Buys 13 Additional Protector Drones

The UK has exercised a clause in its contract with General Atomics to buy an additional 13 Protector drones.

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Iran’s Khamenei Warns to Not Trust West as New Government Expected

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "trusting the West does not work," as the Islamic republic prepares for a new administration to take power.

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Russian Double-Seater Su-57 Will Control ‘Wingman’ Drones: Source

Russia is developing a two-seat Su-57 fighter for tandem flight with the Okhotnik combat drone, state media reported citing a source.

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Ex-Contractor Jailed for Leaking US Drone Attack Secrets

A former intelligence analyst was sentenced Tuesday to 45 months in prison for leaking secrets about the US military's drone attacks that were the basis of a powerful 2015 news expose.

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Russia Considering Developing Unmanned Ka-226 Helicopter

Russian Helicopters is considering a possible unmanned version of the Ka-226 helicopter, a twin-turbine utility rotorcraft initially developed in the late 90s.

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