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October 12, 2022 | International, Aerospace, C4ISR

US Army seeks defense against 'kamikaze' drone threats seen in Ukraine

The service plans to solicit industry ideas in the coming weeks and aims to move quickly to demonstrate the counter-small UAS technology.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/land/2022/10/12/us-army-seeks-defense-against-kamikaze-drone-threats-seen-in-ukraine/

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