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Norway Cancels Arctic Manoeuvres With NATO Allies Over Virus Fears

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Norway said Tuesday it was canceling military exercises with NATO allies in the Arctic planned for March over fears of the spread of COVID-19 variants.
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Africa

100 Jihadists Killed in French-Malian Offensive

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A hundred jihadists were killed this month in a joint Franco-Malian offensive in the West African country's lawless center, the Malian army said Tuesday.
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Air

AI-Enabled Drone Shows US Army It Can Localize Targets

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During a test at the US Army’s Project Convergence, a small drone used artificial intelligence-enabled software to find, fix, track, and identify targets in a complex urban environment.
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Americas

US General Suggests Human Control Over AI Not Always Possible

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When it comes to defeating drone swarms, the Pentagon may have to relax rules on human control over artificial intelligence combat systems, US Army Gen. John Murray said.
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Asia Pacific

Russia to Supply Myanmar With Orlan-10E Surveillance Drones 

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Russia has signed a contract to supply an unspecified number of Orlan-10E surveillance drones to Myanmar in a deal that marks Moscow’s entry into the unmanned aircraft market.
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Middle East

Blast Shakes Riyadh Three Days After Projectile Intercepted

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At least one loud explosion shook Riyadh on Tuesday, correspondents reported, three days after the kingdom intercepted a projectile over the Saudi capital.
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Greece, France Sign Warplane Deal in Message to Turkey

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Greece and France signed a $3 billion warplane deal as part of a burgeoning arms program to counter Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Africa

C.Africa Govt Says Forces Killed 44 Rebels in Counteroffensive

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Central African Republic troops killed 44 rebel fighters participating in a push to encircle the capital Bangui and overturn newly-reelected President Faustin Archange Touadera, the government said Monday.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

UK Royal Air Force Moves Ahead With ‘Loyal Wingman’ Combat Drone

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The UK is pushing ahead with plans for its first unmanned combat drone following a $41 million injection from the Ministry of Defence.
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Asia Pacific

US Warships Conduct Exercises in South China Sea

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A US aircraft carrier group sailed into the South China Sea on a so-called "freedom of navigation" exercise, the first routine operation in the region under new President Joe Biden.
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Asia Pacific

India and China Clash Again on Himalayan Border

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Indian and Chinese troops fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border that left injuries on both sides, officials said Monday, highlighting the fraught state of relations between the giant neighbors.
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Africa

Suspected Jihadists Kill Six Mali Soldiers in Twin Attacks

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Twin attacks on the army in Mali killed six soldiers, while some 30 suspected jihadists were also left dead in a fightback with help from French troops.
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Middle East

Three Syrian Soldiers Killed in IS Bus Ambush

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Gunmen in eastern Syria ambushed a bus carrying government troops, killing three and wounding 10, in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
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Americas

US Army Seeks ‘Arctic Brigade’ Amid Rising Competition With Russia

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The US Army wants an additional brigade dedicated to strengthening presence in the Arctic, Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville said amid reports of increasing Russian presence in the polar region.
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Americas

US Senate Confirms Austin as First Black Chief of Pentagon

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The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

EU Adopts Ethical Guidelines for Military Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Members of the European Parliament have voted in favor of a report outlining guidelines for military and non-military use of artificial intelligence.
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