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US Army Tests Remote Mine Neutralization System

The US Army has tested a remote landmine detect and diffuse system featuring a drone and a mortar-equipped land vehicle.

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DC Firm Pitches Machine Gun Fitted Drone for Ukraine

Feloni Aero launched a pair of armed unmanned aerial systems for potential deployment in Ukraine.

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Royal Navy Buys Remus Underwater Drone Fleet From HII

The UK Royal Navy has signed an agreement to procure a fleet of Remus unmanned underwater vehicles from American defense contractor HII.

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USAF Buys Add-On JDAM-ER Seeker to Target Russian GPS Jammers

The US Air Force is buying add-on seekers for its Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range bombs to help the precision-guided munitions take out Russian GPS jammers in Ukraine.

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US Navy Christens Third Overlord Drone Ship

The US Navy has christened its third Overlord unmanned surface vessel "Vanguard" (OUSV3) in Mobile, Alabama.

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BAE Systems to Take on USS Carter Hall Restoration

BAE Systems has signed an $87-million contract with the US Navy to repair the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).

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US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

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Rheinmetall to Deliver Unnamed 100 Km Artillery Round to Ukraine: CEO

Rheinmetall will deliver artillery shell prototypes with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles) to Ukraine this year, CEO Armin Papperger said.

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Amnesty Says Somali Strikes With Turkish Drones Killed Civilians

Twin airstrikes by Somalia's military using Turkish drones killed 23 civilians, including 14 children, in March, rights watchdog Amnesty International said.

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Russia Ramps Up Ukraine Offensive Ahead of Arms Boost

Russia has redoubled its offensive in Donbas over the past month, making significant advances as Ukraine awaits a boost in Western arms supplies.

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