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Ukraine to Develop UAVs That Can Down Kamikaze Drones

Ukraine plans to develop air-to-air combat drones capable of shooting down kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Kratos to Supply XQ-58A Valkyrie Stealth Drones to US Navy

The US Navy has awarded a $15.5-million contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for two XQ-58A Valkyrie drones.

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Turkey OKs First ULAQ Unmanned Vessel Procurement Deal

The Turkish Defence Agency has signed a contract with ARES Shipyard and Meteksan to procure ULAQ unmanned surface vessels .

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Germany Takes Over NATO High Readiness Force for 2023

Germany has taken over authority of NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force for 2023, which will contain around 11,500 troops.

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New Meeting Between Turkey, Russia, and Syria Slated for January

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria, and Russia will meet "in the second half of January," the Turkish foreign minister said.

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South Korea, US Discussing Joint Nuclear Exercises

Seoul and Washington are discussing joint planning and exercises involving US nuclear assets to counter threats from nuclear-armed North.

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Ukraine Shoots Down 45 Drones: Air Force

Ukraine shot down 45 drones overnight as the pro-Western country rang in the New Year, the air force said.

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China’s Air Incursions Into Taiwan Zone Doubled in 2022

China's warplane incursions into Taiwan's air defense zone nearly doubled in 2022, with a surge in fighter jet and bomber sorties.

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Israeli Strikes Put Damascus Airport Out of Service, Kill 2: State Media

The Israeli army carried out a missile strike Monday that put Damascus International Airport out of service and killed two soldiers.

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Ukraine Says Repelled Russia Nighttime Drone Attack

Ukraine said it repelled a nighttime drone attack from Russia, a day after Moscow launched a new wave of missile strikes in the run-up to New Year celebrations.

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