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France Conducts First Military Drills in Space

France has begun its first military exercises in space to test its ability to defend its satellites, in a sign of the growing competition in Earth's orbit.

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US, Russia Warships Dock in Strategic Sudan Port

A US warship docked in Sudan Monday a day after a Russian frigate arrived in the same key Red Sea port where Moscow is planning to establish a naval logistics base, an AFP correspondent said.

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Russian Kamikaze Drone to Complete Tests This Year

Russian state-run manufacturer, Kalashnikov, has revealed that its combat unmanned aerial vehicle, the KUB, will complete testing this year.

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Russia Displays Range of Counter-Drone Systems at IDEX 2021

Russia’s state arms seller, Rosoboronexport, has put a range of counter-drone systems on display at the IDEX 2021 international arms show in the UAE.

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One Ukrainian Soldier Killed, Two Injured in War-Torn East

One Ukrainian soldier was killed and two were injured in two separate clashes with Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine's war-torn east, its military said, further testing a ceasefire brokered last year.

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Polish Armed Forces Field ‘Warmate’ Kamikaze Drone

The Polish Army has fielded its newest loitering munition, the Warmate “kamikaze” drone, purchased by the Polish Ministry of Defense at the end of 2017.

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Turkey Hires Law Firm to Lobby Biden Over F-35 Jets: Report

Turkey has hired an international law firm to help it win back its spot in the US-led F-35 fighter jet program, state media reported on Friday.

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Russia’s ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor May Feature Autonomous Electric Heater

Russia-owned tech corporation Rostec announced that its “Sotnik” next generation battle gear may be outfitted with autonomous electric heat systems.

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Russian Fighters Intercept French Jets Over Black Sea

Russia scrambled Su-27 fighter jets to intercept three French military planes on Wednesday as they approached the Russian border over the Black Sea, the defense ministry in Moscow said.

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Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Iran's armed forces launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to "enhance security" of maritime trade, state television reported.

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