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#Israel hails ‘breakthrough’ towards laser air defence system
Jerusalem: The Israeli defence ministry has hailed a "breakthrough" in the development of cheaper laser-based air defences, as tensions soar...
Finland Begins Testing Replacements for Dated F-18 Hornet Fleet
Finland's Air force began testing candidate aircraft vying to replace the Air Force's aging fleet of fighter jets on Thursday,...
Nanomaterial fabric destroys nerve agents in battlefield-relevant conditions
Northwestern University scientists have successfully combined a nanomaterial effective at destroying toxic nerve agents with textile fibers. This new composite...
US approves $2.75 bn fighter jet sale to Singapore
The United States has approved the sale of up to 12 F-35 fighter jets -- one of the most advanced...
Iran denies Ukrainian plane downed by missile
Iran's civil aviation chief denied Friday that a missile downed a Ukrainian airliner which crashed killing all 176 on board,...
Chiton mollusk provides model for new armor design
The motivations for using biology as inspiration to engineering vary based on the project, but for Ling Li, assistant professor...
Chinese Military Welcomes 2020 With Real Combat Scenario Training
The Armed Police Force in Southwest China's Yunnan Province conduct anti-terrorism training ahead of the New Year. Military forces across...
Moths’ flight data helps drones navigate complex environments
The flight navigation strategy of moths can be used to develop programs that help drones to navigate unfamiliar environments, report...
France ignores call to exit Iran nuclear deal
France said Thursday it remains "committed" to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord it signed with other world powers, despite Donald...
63 ‘terrorists’, 25 others killed in Niger army base attack
Heavily armed assailants stormed a military base in Niger on Thursday killing 25 people and leading to fierce clashes that...
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