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Qatar is in line to get US drones, bombs worth $2 billion

The Gulf nation's request for SeaGuardian drones had been pending for years.

6 days ago

Models of Saildrone unmanned surface vessels are seen at the company's booth April 8, 2024, at the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space conference in Maryland.

Saildrone launches Red Sea naval drone hardened against GPS jamming

Electromagnetic interference is a widespread problem for forces in the area, as Houthi rebels target commercial vessels.

8 days ago

Mideast Africa

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.