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India Deploys Upgraded L-70 Anti-Aircraft Guns on China Border

The Indian Army has deployed upgraded L-70 anti-aircraft guns along the Line of Actual Control separating India from China.

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Russia Conducts Submarine Test of Bulava ICBM

The Russian Defense Ministry said it successfully launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the submarine Knyaz Oleg.

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US Marines Officially Acquire MQ-9A Reaper Drones

The US Marine Corps has officially taken ownership of two previously-leased MQ-9A Reapers expected to bolster its expeditionary program.

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China Develops Anti-Satellite Weapon

A group of Chinese scientists has developed a device capable of putting explosives into a satellite’s exhaust nozzle.

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Mali Govt. Denies Approving Jihadist Negotiations

Mali's government has denied that it plans to negotiate with jihadists, walking back an earlier statement from its religion ministry.

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US Army Soldiers Deploy Robotic Vehicle in Simulated Battle

The US Army deployed a Robotic Combat Vehicle surrogate for the first time in a simulated battle last month.

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Biden Says US Would Defend Taiwan Against China Invasion

President Joe Biden said the United States would defend Taiwan if the island were attacked by China.

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US Conducts ‘Successful’ Test of Hypersonic Missile Technology

The United States successfully tested hypersonic missile technology, a new weapons system that is already being deployed by China and Russia.

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Austrian Company Unveils ‘AK-47-Proof’ Helmet

Austrian helmet manufacturer Ulbrichts has unveiled its latest rifle helmet, claiming that it shields against Kalashnikov and AR-15 rounds.

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South Korea Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Cargo Drone

South Korean aerospace firm LIG Nex1 introduced its new heavy-lift drone concept, capable of carrying 200 kilograms.

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