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Saab-Boeing Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb strikes sea target at 130 km

Saab and Boeing conducted a successful long-range test-firing of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb against a target at sea in Norway

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Sikorsky introduces Raider X light-attack reconnaissance helicopter

The helicopter's design and shift to self-monitoring and condition-based maintenance are expected to decrease aircraft operating costs.

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Cummins debuts battery hybrid power generation system for military

Cummins debuts the new Tactical Energy Storage Unit during the AUSA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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AeroVironment launches new Puma LE long-endurance small UAV

AeroVironment announced the launch of its new Puma Long Endurance small unmanned aerial vehicle at the AUSA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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Syrian government troops enter Manbij after Turkey-backed rebel attack

Syrian regime troops entred Manbij after Turkey-backed rebels fighting under the banner of the Syrian National Army launched an offensive

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DTC showcases new IP mesh technology for surveillance operations  

DTC showcases its new mobile MeshUltra communications technology at AUSA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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Syrian regime forces push towards Turkey border after SDF deal

Syrian regime forces moved towards the Turkish border after a deal with beleaguered Kurdish forces following a US withdrawal announcement

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Syrian government forces set to enter Kobani and Manbij in SDF deal

Syrian government forces were poised to enter the northeastern Syrian cities of Kobani and Manbij to fight with the SDF against Turkey-backed rebels

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US to withdraw 1,000 troops from northern Syria, Esper says

The US will pull back another 1,000 troops from northeast Syria as the risk of confrontation with Turkey-backed fighters increases, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said

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ISIS families escape Ain Issa camp in northeast Syria after Turkish bombardment

Hundreds of family members of ISIS adherents held inside a camp in Ain Issa, northern Syria, have escaped following Turkish bombardment nearby

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