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The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.

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Russia's Shaheds are starting to dive straight down from high altitudes to avoid gunfire. A Ukrainian air force spokesperson said the drones are diving down from about 2 kilometers in the sky.