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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Triggering Fire

A massive Ukrainian drone and missile attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia overnight, both Russian and Ukrainian officials said.

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S. Korea to Hold Military Drill on Countering N. Korean Drones

The South Korean military is set to hold a joint air defense exercise focused on countering North Korean drone threats.

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Poland Buys MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones for $310 Million

Poland has signed a $310-million procurement agreement with General Atomics for an undisclosed number of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones.

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China Develops Own ‘Loyal Wingman’ to Rival US

In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a new drone designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets. 

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Sudan Paramilitary Drone Attack Kills 38 People: Activists

A drone attack by Sudanese paramilitaries has killed at least 38 people in the western Darfur region, local activists said, revising earlier death tolls.

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New Zealand Army Starts Training With New Aerial Drone Fleet

The New Zealand Army has begun training to operate its recently received unmanned aerial systems for tactical and humanitarian applications.

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Unidentified Drones Spotted Over German Military, Industrial Sites

German authorities said Friday that unidentified drones had been spotted flying over sensitive military and industrial sites including the US Ramstein airbase.

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Rheinmetall, Auterion to Develop Standard Operating Systems for Drones

Rheinmetall and Auterion have partnered to develop software-based components that support interoperability for unmanned aerial, land, and naval systems.

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Ukrainian Military Reports Acquisition of Over 1 Million Drones in 2024

Ukraine's Defense Ministry has supplied 1.2 million unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its army this year.

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MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.

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