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Russia will uphold nuclear weapons limits of expired treaty, foreign minister says
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China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts
Beijing is positioning itself as a drone provider for certain countries, while the country's next-gen fighter jet faces more uncertain export prospects.
US Navy on the hunt for strike drones that can launch from any warship
The Navy is looking for armed drones that can be launched from austere locations or from surface warships other than aircraft carriers.
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