Israel’s Iron Beam: Everything you need to know

Pictures and video of the Iron Dome in action have made appearances across the news and social media apps since Hamas terrorists launched an attack against Israel on Oct. 7. It’s a powerful system, but instead of smart rockets, what if there was a system that used lasers instead? That is exactly what Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ latest aerial defense system, the Iron Beam, is capable of.

Israel’s Iron Beam: Everything you need to know

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US Is Flying Combat Drones Over Gaza – Reports

The US is flying drones over the Gaza Strip to help gather intelligence on the locations of hostages taken by the Hamas Movement and other Palestinian armed factions during the October 7 surprise attack, Reuters reported on November 3, citing a pair of United States officials.

US Is Flying Combat Drones Over Gaza – Reports

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U.S. Drones Are Flying Over Gaza to Aid in Hostage Recovery, Officials Say

After US Resumes Drone Flights, in Niger, France Withdraws Troops

US reaches agreement with Niger’s military leaders to restart drone, crewed aircraft missions at two airbases.

US military resumes drone, crewed aircraft operations in post-coup Niger

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At Least Five Members of Niger Junta Were Trained by U.S.

Niger Coup Leader Brig. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou Was Trained By The US Military

Biden Gives Ukraine More Cluster Bombs And Ukraine Operations Will Be Exempt From Potential Government Shutdown

President Biden on Thursday met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new tranche of US military aid for Ukraine that includes more cluster bombs, which are notorious for killing and maiming civilians.

Biden Gives Ukraine More Cluster Bombs During Zelensky Visit

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Pentagon Exempts Ukraine Operations from Potential Government Shutdown

US to cut military presence in Niger + Pentagon lied to Congress

The Pentagon reportedly plans to pull out some of its troops from the African country

The US has begun “repositioning” the troops it has in Niger and plans to cut their number “nearly in half” over the next several weeks, Politico reported on Friday citing two Defense Department officials.

US to cut military presence in Niger

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Pentagon Misled Congress About U.S. Bases in Africa

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