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September 5, 2024 | International, C4ISR, Security

U.S. Seizes 32 Pro-Russian Propaganda Domains in Major Disinformation Crackdown

U.S. seizes 32 Russian propaganda domains influencing U.S. elections, targets Kremlin-backed disinformation efforts.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/us-seizes-32-pro-russian-propaganda.html

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    October 27, 2020 | International, Aerospace, Naval

    Pakistan to replace Orion patrol aircraft with Brazilian jetliner

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    October 10, 2023 | International, Land, Security

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