These drone startups are winning the war for government contracts

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A Ukrainian soldier controls a drone during a training flight on May 9, 2023, in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Soldiers use Xbox-style controllers to fly drones.

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The Pentagon launched a military-grade Y Combinator, signaling that defense tech is officially cool on college campuses

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Pentagon.
The Pentagon.

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Scientists listed the best place to spot UFOs in the US — but don't hold your breath

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Observers at the Griffith National Park observatory point to a blob streaking the sky above Los Angeles.
Onlookers point at the vapor "jellyfish" dragged behind SpaceX's Falcon9 rocket on March 19.

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Israel announces 'complete siege' of Gaza, cutting its electricity, food, water, and fuel

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Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, October 7, 2023.
Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza, October 7, 2023.

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The world's largest airplane was destroyed by Russia — and Ukraine estimates it will cost $500 million to rebuild. Take a look at what's left of the mammoth jet.

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The An-225 with no wings or cockpit, taken August 10 at Hostomel.
The Antonov An-225 "Mriya"as it looked on Aug. 10 of this year.

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A US Air Force spy plane built in 1962 had to make an emergency landing in Qatar. It's the latest in a string of incidents for the ancient fleet of aircraft.

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Military personnel marshall in an RC-135 at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
The Nebraska-based 55th Wing's fleet of RC-135 spy planes has one of the worst safety records in the Air Force.

US Air Force.

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