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September 29, 2025
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Germany vows defence against Russia in drone warfare and in space



Berlin (AFP) Sept 25, 2025
Germany said Thursday it would step up its defences - from drone warfare to outer space - at a time of growing tensions between Russia and NATO while the Ukraine war grinds on. Recent weeks have seen Russia send fighter jets and drones into NATO airspace in Poland and Romania, followed by suspicious drone flights near airports in Denmark and Norway. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz - whose government has also blamed Moscow for multiple drone sightings over German military and industrial sites ... read more

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SUPERPOWERS
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SUPERPOWERS
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GPS NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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TRADE WARS
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