1 min readBy Chinedu Okafor
Russia rolls out drones, robots and military hardware for African officials as defense ties grow
African officials from several countries recently attended a Russian military training exercise in the Eurasian country, as the Kremlin seeks to expand defense relations with governments across the continent.
By Chinedu OkaforSouth Africa
Russia's jet-powered drones are faster than many Ukrainian interceptors, prompting local companies to upgrade their models.AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka
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- 18 words · 1 min read
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- October 6, 2026
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- Chinedu Okafor
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- Business Insider