
CAE wins UAV training contract
Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 - A training solution for remotely piloted aircraft is to be provided to the military of the United Arab Emirates by Canada's CAE Inc.
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Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 - A training solution for remotely piloted aircraft is to be provided to the military of the United Arab Emirates by Canada's CAE Inc.
May 11, 2017

Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2017 - Provincial leaders in Canada said they were committed to secure trade relations with the United States, but had concerns about protectionist policies.
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Beijing (AFP) May 11, 2017 - China hosts on Sunday a summit showcasing its ambitious drive to revive ancient Silk Road trade routes and lead a new era of globalisation, just as Washington turns inward in favour of America First policies.
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Habbaniyah, Iraq (AFP) May 11, 2017 - Iraqi forces have launched a broad operation to root out fighters from the Islamic State group who have been harassing security forces in remote border areas, officers said Thursday.
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Seattle (AFP) May 10, 2017 - Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said Wednesday tech developers have a responsibility to prevent a dystopian 1984 future as the US technology titan unveiled a fresh initiative to bring artificial intelligence into the mainstream.
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