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Iran and Russia finalise fresh drone deal

Moscow and Tehran are finalising a new deal for four distinct classes of drone systems already used in Russia's war on Ukraine. Both countries continue to deny these deliveries, despite 'leaks' from Iranian officials. [...]

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Reaper crash impairs NATO Black Sea intelligence gathering

NATO intelligence fears Russian access to Link 16 technology after Black Sea crash of Reaper drone

UAE, Saudi Arabia, India and South Korea secretly supply missiles to Ukraine

Metals specialist Walter still operating in Russia under Kyiv's watchful eye

Ukrainian cunning and Chinese, American and French drones were key to successful Sevastopol naval attack

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As Rosoboronexport struggles, Baku looks to strengthen its links with Ankara and Tel Aviv

Baltic traders ensuring continued export of industrial equipment to Russia

Rosoboronexport suffers setbacks in Kubinka and Hanoi

Rosoboronexport's missing helicopters awaited in New Delhi

Russia and Myanmar move to circumvent sanctions

Under pressure from Kyiv and Washington, Moscow rows hard to keep its industries afloat

Baku makes drones central to its regional cooperation ambitions

Russia threatens to end cooperation in Syria with Israel

Tel Aviv in tricky balancing act between Kyiv, Moscow, Washington and Damascus

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