The US Navy needs more counter-drone tech to stop a growing Middle East threat

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Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle with a solid state laser during a demonstration in 2020.
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle with a solid state laser during a demonstration in 2020.

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The US strikes on Iran-linked militants seem to be working, but that likely won't last long

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A crane lifts a charred SUV from a Feb. 7 US drone strike in Baghdad that killed Abu Baqir al-Saadi, a senior commander in the Kataib Hezbollah militia.
A crane lifts a charred SUV from a Feb. 7 US drone strike in Baghdad that killed Abu Baqir al-Saadi, a senior commander in the Kataib Hezbollah militia.

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B-1B supersonic bombers sent a 'powerful' message to Iran's proxies all the way from Texas

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A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off the runway at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, last week.
A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off the runway at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, last week.

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Experts break down Putin's motivations and excuses for launching his war.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin wears a black coat, walks in front of military officials outdoors, February 23, 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, February 23, 2023.

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Putin likely chose Tucker Carlson because of his ignorance of Russia, and it showed

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The US talk-show host Tucker Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday.

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Vladimir Putin pulled a classic power move that steamrolled Tucker Carlson

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Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin

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A new top commander is replacing Ukraine's 'Iron General,' and he's taking the job at a tough time

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Ukrainian Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky photographed during an interview with The Washington Post via Getty Images on June 30, 2022, in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky photographed during an interview with The Washington Post via Getty Images on June 30, 2022, in eastern Ukraine.

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The US Air Force is again letting retirees come back amid worries about recruiting and retention

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Damian Dorsey, aircraft armament systems technician, from the 113th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of Washington D.C., conducts pre-flight procedures for an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag 23-3, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2023.
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Ukraine's homemade sea drones often fail, but they're so cheap that it doesn't matter, expert says

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A still from a video shared by Defense Intelligence of Ukraine on Thursday February 1 2024.

Russia has used North Korean missiles at least 9 times against Ukraine, US diplomat says

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TV showing North Korea's firing of a Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile
A TV showing North Korea's firing of a Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile on January 29, 2024.

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