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Japan to Test Vehicle-Mounted Laser System Capable of Taking Out Drones

Japan will test a vehicle-mounted laser system this year to assess its ability to destroy unmanned aerial systems.

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North Korea’s Kim Pledges to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to strengthen his country's nuclear arsenal as he delivered his closing address to a top ruling party meeting.

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ISWAP Suicide Bomber Kills Six Nigerian Troops in Borno: Military

Six Nigerian soldiers were killed when a jihadist rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into them during a clash in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, two military sources said Tuesday.

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40 Killed in Deadliest Israeli Strikes on Syria Since 2018: Monitor

Israeli night raids targeting arms depots and military positions in eastern Syria killed at least seven Syrian soldiers and 16 allied fighters, in the deadliest raids this year, a war monitor said.

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Parrot to Supply French Army with Hundreds of Micro-Drones

Drone manufacturer Parrot will supply the French Army with 300 of its ANAFI USA micro-drones to improve the country's reconnaissance capabilities.

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US Veterans Organizations to Expel Members Found Guilty In Capitol Riot

Two US veterans organizations have announced their intent to strip the membership of those found involved in last week’s storming of the Capitol.

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Germany Begins Planning Military Drone Infrastructure

Germany is planning a drone innovation hub to encourage technological innovation of unmanned aerial vehicles for the military.

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Afghan Forces Foil IS Plan to Assassinate Top US Envoy

Afghan authorities said Tuesday they had foiled a plan by the jihadist Islamic State group to assassinate the top US envoy in Kabul, as a wave of targeted killings continues to rock the country.

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Yemen’s Houthis Defiant as US Labels Rebels ‘Terrorists’

Yemen's Houthis were defiant after Washington said it will designate the Iran-backed rebels as terrorists, a last-ditch move under President Donald Trump.

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Cameroon Army Denies Civilian ‘Massacre’

Cameroon's army on Monday denied allegations from local media and aid groups that it had killed civilians during a raid in the country's anglophone Southwest region, saying the dead were "terrorists."

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