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2 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Citadel Defense Lands Multi-Million US Contract for AI Counter-Drone System

Citadel Defense has been awarded a multi-million dollar government contract for Titan, its AI-powered, radiofrequency based counter-drone system.

2 February

Europe

Germany's Sachsen class air-defense frigate

Inder Singh Bisht

German Navy Green Lights Laser-Based Weapon for Naval Warships

The German armed forces have commissioned a joint partnership of two defense manufacturers to build a laser weapon for the navy, expected to be created, tested, and integrated by the end of the year.

2 February

Africa

A military personnel stands outside the headquarters of the country's defence forces in Ouagadougou on March 3, 2018 a day after dozens of people were killed in twin attacks on the French embassy and the country's military.

Staff Writer With AFP

Eight Killed in Gang Attack on Burkina Faso Gold Miners

Eight people, including a teenage schoolboy, were killed during an armed robbery on an informal gold mine in southwestern Burkina Faso, security and judicial sources say.

2 February

Technology

Marianne Besas

Russia Unveils Next-Gen ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor

Russia has begun first phase development of its next-generation battle armor for field soldiers, set to replace the Ratnik in 2025.

2 February

Middle East

A handout picture provided by Iran's Defence Ministry shows the launch of Iran's newest satellite-carrying rocket, called "Zuljanah," at an undisclosed location on February 1, 2021.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Launches New Satellite-Carrying Rocket

Iran's defense ministry on Monday said it has test-launched a new satellite carrier with its "most powerful" solid-fuel engine to date, state TV reported.

2 February

Asia Pacific

Policemen stand guard at the site of a bomb blast in Kabul on February 2, 2021.

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Killed as Bombs Rock Afghan Capital

Two people were killed as the Afghan capital was rocked Tuesday by a series of rush-hour car bombs, officials said, while a police vehicle was targeted in an attack north of Kabul.

1 February

Middle East

Bidisha Das

Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome Air Defense System

Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that the new and upgraded Iron Dome has successfully completed a fresh set of trials simulating potential land and sea threats.

1 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Hezbollah fighters take part in a military parade marking the group's Martyrs' Day in the southern town of Ghazieh, south of the port city of Sidon, 12 November 2019

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon’s Hezbollah Says Downed Israeli Drone

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said it downed an Israeli drone Monday after it flew over the UN-demarcated Blue Line border, while Israel acknowledged an unmanned aircraft had crashed.

1 February

Asia Pacific

A blockaded road to Myanmar's parliament in Naypyitaw on Monday after the military detained the country's leaders.

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Coup: What We Know So Far

The Myanmar military's seizure of power on Monday follows weeks of tensions with civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her government.

1 February

Middle East

Rescue workers carry away a victim at the scene of an explosion in the town of Azaz in the rebel-controlled northern countryside of Syria’s Aleppo province, January 31, 2021.

Staff Writer With AFP

Car Bombs Kill 12 in Turkish-Held North Syria: Monitor

Car bombs killed at least 12 people, including seven civilians, in two separate incidents in Turkish-held northern Syria on Sunday, a monitoring group said.

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