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Gunmen Kidnap, Kill Dozens in Nigeria After Military Revamp

At least 30 people were kidnapped and a dozen others killed in a series of attacks in northwest Nigeria, witnesses said, hours after the president had replaced his military commanders. 

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Islamic State ‘Wali’ Abu Yasser al-Issawi Killed in Iraq: Prime Minister

Iraq's premier announced the military had killed Abu Yasser al-Issawi, the top Islamic State group figure in the country.

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US Marines Corps Green Lights Autonomous Vessel Carrying Armed Swarm Drones

The US Marines Corps has selected a Louisiana-based ship manufacturer to build a long-range unmanned warship equipped with its own swarm of armed drones.

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Ukrainian Navy Will Receive Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones This Year

The Ukrainian navy will receive an unspecified number of Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 drones with “improved characteristics” this year.

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India to Pursue S-400 Deal With Russia Despite Looming US Sanctions: Sources

India is pursuing its $5.4 billion deal for five Russian S-400 air defense systems despite threats of US sanctions, sources said.

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US Govt Panel: Don’t Ban AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons

A government-appointed commission has argued that the US should not ban the use or development of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous weapons.

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Sikorsky-Boeing Pitches Defiant X Helicopter Concept to Replace Black Hawk

Sikorsky-Boeing has unveiled its concept for the Defiant X rigid coaxial rotorcraft, a contender for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.

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Huge Challenges Await Nigeria’s New Military Chiefs

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's sudden replacement of his top military commanders may be a welcome change in a country frustrated over a decade-long insurgency, but on the ground, soldiers face a complex mix of conflicts.

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Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran

President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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New Research Method Detects Underwater Drones in Noisy Surroundings

A team of researchers has developed a technique to detect the acoustic signature of an unmanned underwater vehicle in noisy surroundings.

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