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Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says
The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.
By Joe Gould
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US weapons package for Ukraine stresses long-haul commitment
The Pentagon is expected to contract for the defense materiel, apart from billions in equipment it has sent Ukraine from its stockpiles.
By Joe Gould
The Marine Corps has been looking at Israel’s Iron Dome to boost air defense
The Marine Corps has considered a JLTV and 7-ton truck mounted version of the Iron Dome system.
By Shawn Snow
To fight drone swarms, the Corps wants a battle drone that can kill other drones
The Corps says it is looking at drones that can kill other drones to bolster the Corps’ air defense capabilities.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps seeks Reaper drones in budget request, but will only add 100 Marines in 2020
The Corps plans to buy 3 hunter-killer Reaper drones. It will be a first for the Corps operating a group five drone.
By Shawn Snow
It’s a cat and mouse game as militaries fight the big threat of small drones
Small drones have grown from a niche ISR capability to "a favored tool of the non-state actor," a think tank says in its new report.
By Joe Gould