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Israeli firm develops tethered hovering UAV
An Israeli company has come up with a tethered hovering UAV that can survey the area around it from 50 meters within 15 seconds of activation.
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MIT researcher teaches drones to follow yellow shirts
In future, drones taking-off and landing on aircraft carriers might be able to understand orders given by yellow shirts on the flight deck.
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California ANG carries out long-range over-water mission to rescue fishermen from Chinese fishing boat
California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing carried out a long-range over-water mission to rescue two fishermen from a Chinese fishing boat 700 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico on Mar. 12.
Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class John Pharr
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South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 selling 49% stake
South Korea missile maker LIG Nex1 is selling an up to 49 percent stake to private equity firms and strategic buyers.
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