Russian air defenses may have downed Azerbaijani plane: U.S. official

Moscow officials have not addressed statements from aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defenses responding to a Ukrainian attack.

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Space Development Agency to launch next missile warning satellites earlier than expected
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New bill would establish AUKUS submarine training program
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Two Saudi firms to co-produce Sky Guard drone for operational use
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