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October 26, 2023 | International, Land

What weapons might Israeli forces use for a ground campaign in Gaza?

One of the new technologies that could see combat is the Spark drone developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its subsidiary Aeronautics.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2023/10/26/what-weapons-might-israeli-forces-use-for-a-ground-campaign-in-gaza/

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