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Cash-Strapped Indian Military Opts to Lease Critical Weapons Platforms

The cash-strapped Indian military is opting to lease critical platforms rather than purchasing them in order to plug “operational gaps,” Indian media reported.

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China Announces Facility Capable of Producing 100 Drones Annually

China has announced the development of a facility dedicated to producing military and commercial unmanned aerial vehicles.

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South Korea Develops Autonomous Drone Navigation Technology

South Korea said it has developed a technology that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to reach their destinations while autonomously avoiding threats and obstacles. 

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US Navy Designing Faster, More Efficient Drone Subs With ‘Shark Skin’

The US Navy is working on faster, more energy-efficient underwater vehicles with surfaces that mimic shark skin.

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US Air National Guard to Upgrade MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air National Guard has announced a partnership with Department of Defense contractors and academia to retrofit its MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding additional capabilities.

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Canadian Military to Acquire Armed Drones Worth Up to $5 Billion

Canada will issue a formal request for bids to purchase armed military drones worth up to $5 billion in the fall, Royal Canadian Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Al Meinzinger told The Canadian Press.

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USAF Skyborg Autonomous Drone Completes Maiden Flight 

The US Air Force test flew an unmanned aerial vehicle last month carrying a hardware/software autonomy suite for the first time, the service said.

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Turkey Converts Simsek System Into Autonomous ‘Kamikaze’ Drone

The Simsek System has been converted into a kamikaze drone, Turkish Aerospace Industries head Temel Kotil said during an interview with CNN Turk last week.

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Russia Develops AI-Controlled Underwater Swarm Drone System: Source

Russia is developing a system consisting of a swarm of underwater combat drones, Russian media reported.

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N. Korea Completes Reconnaissance and Attack Drone Tests: Source

North Korea has successfully tested its unmanned reconnaissance and attack drones, according to a military source.

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