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Israel Admits Intelligence ‘Mistakes’ in Failing to Predict Hamas Attacks

An Israeli official admitted "mistakes" in intelligence assessments ahead of a brutal Hamas attack that took the country by surprise.

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Gunmen Kill Six Laborers in Southwest Pakistan

Gunmen killed six laborers in an overnight raid in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, officials said.

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New Radar to Help Gray Eagle Hunt Small Drones 

General Atomics has begun producing Gray Eagle drone’s latest version with a new synthetic aperture radar capable of spotting targets 50 miles away.

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Norway Pledges $18M for Mine Clearing in Ukraine

The Norwegian government has promised $18 million for mine and explosives clearance in Ukraine.

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Turkey Sinks Ship With Swarm of Unmanned Surface Vessels

Turkey has successfully sunk a ship using a swarm of eight unmanned surface vessels and a Bayraktar TB2 drone.

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Nigeria Air Strikes Kill Around ‘100 Bandit Fighters’

Nigerian military jets have carried out air strikes on a gathering of bandit militias, killing around 100 gunmen in the country's northwest.

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Blast Rips Through Shiite Mosque in North Afghanistan: Witnesses

A blast tore through a minority Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan, with one reporting a "large number" of dead and wounded.

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US Army Introduces Overhaul in Weapons, Vehicle Maintenance

The US Army has introduced major changes to how it conducts maintenance services for its weapons and vehicles.

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Demand for US Military Cybersecurity Jobs ‘Very High:’ Official

The demand for cyber-related jobs in the US military is “very high,” US Army cyber unit official Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton said.

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Ukraine Invented the Drone War. The US Can’t Fight One Without Chinese Equipment

Establishing US leadership in drone manufacturing will be challenging, but now is the time to ensure America can fight a drone war if it ever has to.

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