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Military Suppliers to Develop Moving Vehicle Launched Drone System

Strategic Elements Ltd and Planck AeroSystems are partnering to develop a system to enable drones to autonomously launch and land from a moving platform, effectively doubling surveillance capabilities.

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IS Attack West of Baghdad Kills 11: Security, Medical Sources

An Islamic State group attack on a lookout point west of Baghdad manned by a state-sponsored tribal force left 11 people dead late Sunday.

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Trump Administration to Sell UAE 18 MQ-9B Drones in $2.9B Deal: Report

The US State Department has notified Congress it plans to sell 18 battle-ready MQ-9B aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates, in a deal that could be worth as much as $2.9 billion.

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France Said to Plan Cuts in Sahel Force

France is hoping to cut back its military presence in the restive Sahel region to make room for a stronger European commitment, army sources say.

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Elistair Unveils 24-Hour Surveillance Drone Orion 2

Elistair, a developer of drones for military, security, and industrial usage, unveiled its new Orion 2 tethered drone able to deploy for up to 24 hours at a stretch

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Abiy Says ‘Clear, Limited’ Aims to Ethiopia Military Operation in Tigray

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Friday that military operations launched in the northern region of Tigray had limited objectives, as concern mounts over a possible slide into war.

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Libyan Parliamentarians Meet for Peace Talks in Morocco

Libyan politicians from the war-ravaged North African nation's rival administrations met for the latest round of peace talks in Morocco on Thursday.

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Ethiopia at ‘War’ With Tigray Ruling Party: Military

Ethiopia's military said Thursday it was at "war" with the ruling party of the country's northern Tigray region, as fighting continued for a second day and troops reportedly amassed at the region's borders.

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France Steps up Border Security After Attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to step up border security after a spate of attacks, including a knife rampage in a Nice church blamed on a Tunisian migrant.

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Pentagon Plans to Open School Focused on Countering Small Drones

The US Army is planning to launch a new academy in 2024 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma that will teach soldiers how to counter small military drones.

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