Laser drone-killer robot displayed at Detroit defense show

A robotic combat vehicle carrying an autonomous laser weapon system designed to shoot down drones rolled onto the floor of a Detroit manufacturing conference this week, placing one of the most futuristic weapons concepts in modern defense...
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Europe missile maker develops new deep strike weapon

Europe's largest missile manufacturer has successfully fired its newest ground-launched deep strike weapon twice in the span...
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Boeing KC-46 boom falls into Atlantic in second snap-off in a year

A known design flaw in the U.S. Air Force's newest and most expensive aerial refueling tanker has...
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Britain seeks missile launchers for its crewless warship fleet

Britain's military is exploring a radical new concept for its naval missile defenses, one where warships and...

China-linked spy site in Cuba is now fully operational

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A sprawling Cuban intelligence facility just 145 kilometers (90 miles) from the Florida coast has completed construction of a powerful new antenna array capable...
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Singapore buys a $73 million brain upgrade for its rocket artillery

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Singapore has requested, and the U.S. has approved, a possible $73 million Foreign Military Sale package covering fire control system upgrades for the city-state's...
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UK startup tests new long-range strike missile

A small British aerospace company has successfully flight-tested a long-range strike weapon under a UK Ministry of...

Europe missile maker develops new deep strike weapon

Europe's largest missile manufacturer has successfully fired its newest ground-launched deep strike weapon twice in the span...

Boeing KC-46 boom falls into Atlantic in second snap-off in a year

A known design flaw in the U.S. Air Force's newest and most expensive aerial refueling tanker has...

Britain seeks missile launchers for its crewless warship fleet

Britain's military is exploring a radical new concept for its naval missile defenses, one where warships and...

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China-linked spy site in Cuba is now fully operational

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Singapore buys a $73 million brain upgrade for its rocket artillery

Singapore has requested, and the U.S. has approved, a possible $73 million Foreign Military Sale package covering fire control system upgrades for the city-state's...

2,000 combat robots ordered for Ukraine in Germany deal

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Turkish firm STM builds second logistics ship for Portuguese Navy

Turkey has begun construction of a second naval replenishment and logistics support ship for the Portuguese Navy, marking a significant expansion of Ankara's defense export portfolio into NATO's maritime domain, Ulusavunma reported. STM, Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik, the Ankara-based...

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A mystery military aircraft draped entirely in white fabric was spotted at Japan's Gifu Air Base on...

Russia reportedly upgrades Mi-28NM attack helicopter to fight drones

Russia appears to have modified its most advanced attack helicopter with new electronic warfare equipment, and the...

Leonardo wins UK deal to keep Britain’s warplanes ready

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Europe must kick its addiction to American tech

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Production speed is the new military edge, analyst argues

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Ukraine hits Russian energy infrastructure to blunt oil revenue surge

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U.S. startup Aeon prepares revolution in tactical missiles

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New SATCOM tech helps downed pilot rescues

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Analysis: Russia and Ukraine intensify deep-strike drone war

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Dutch firm details how high-end military models are made

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Iran targets U.S. coalition with asymmetric warfare

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