HMS Dragon Tests Sea Viper Missiles
HMS Dragon successfully tested her Sea Viper missile defence system for the first time, during sea trials off the West coast...
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Russia and Italy to jointly develop patrol aircraft
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US unveils anti-mine operation near Gulf
The United States and about 20 other nations will hold a major anti-mine operation near the Gulf in September, the Pentagon...
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Russian Army to Switch to Wheeled Armored Vehicles
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