Taiwan’s military officials said they can convert the C-130 into an airborne tanker if required.
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Israel upgrades Arrow 2 to Block IV
The Israeli Defense Ministry has confirmed that the Arrow 2 will be upgraded to the Block IV standard over the next few weeks.
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Elbit wins contract to sell Hermes 450, 900 to Latin American country
An unnamed Latin American country has bought a mixed fleet of Hermes 450 and 900 UAVs from Elbit.
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Photo: Starboard view of new Y-8 variant
UAV crashes and incidents in Somalia
A United Nations panel has issued a report documenting the rise in crashes and incidents of UAVs in Somalia.
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