64 m. ago Nuclear triad and ‘robot wolves’: parade shows off array of Chinese weapons

On display in Beijing were nuclear weapons launched by air, sea and land, laser weapons and four-legged dronesIt was hardly a subtle attempt to project power. China showed off air-, sea- and land-launched nuclear weapons in its parade on Wednesday, a triad intended to demonstrate that Beijing’s long-term aspiration is to match US military might.Also on display were large underwater torpedo-like drones, intended to threaten western warships, as well as anti-drone lasers and four-legged “robot wolves”, all designed to be noticed, regardless of their actual military effectiveness. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago China set to unveil 'most powerful laser air defence system in the world' at Beijing military parade that could shoot down drones for as little as £10 per shot

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) parade in Beijing is scheduled for September 3 to commemorate 80 years since the end of the second world war.

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8 d. ago Air China Boeing 777 from London made an emergency landing in Russia

Air China Boeing 777 from London made an emergency landing in Russia  airlive

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8 d. ago Stranded In Russia: Air China 777 From London Makes Emergency Siberia Landing

Stranded In Russia: Air China 777 From London Makes Emergency Siberia Landing  Simple Flying

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8 d. ago London Heathrow flight makes emergency landing in Russia after ‘engine failure’

The Beijing-bound aircraft made an unscheduled landing in Siberia this morning

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8 d. ago UK flight 'forced to make emergency landing in Russia' after 'engine failure'

The Boeing 777-39L(ER), which was carrying 311 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing in the remote city of Nizhnevartovsk in Siberia after departing from Heathrow

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8 d. ago Boeing 777 from London with 311 on board makes emergency landing in Putin's Russia after suffering 'engine failure'

The Boeing 777-39L(ER) suffered 'engine failure' and requested landing at Nizhnevartovsk in Siberia.

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8 d. ago London Heathrow 'engine failure' LIVE: Plane carrying 311 makes emergency landing

The Air China jet set off for Beijing but was forced to divert to Nizhnevartovsk in Russia’s Khanty-Mansi region

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8 d. ago American Airlines Boeing 777 Flight from Dallas to London Makes Emergency Landing at New York JFK, New Update is Here

American Airlines Boeing 777 Flight from Dallas to London Makes Emergency Landing at New York JFK, New Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago American Airlines Dallas to London Flight with Boeing 777 Diverted to New York

American Airlines Dallas to London Flight with Boeing 777 Diverted to New York  Aviation A2Z

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