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Russia has begun production of a new long-range strike drone called Garpiya-A1 (Harpy). It utilizes a Chinese engine and components, Reuters reports. According to Reuters sources, the new drones are being produced by Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, a subsidiary of the Russian arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey. It is reported that over 2,500 Garpiyas were manufactured from July 2023 to July 2024. Sources from the agency claim that Russia has already used the Garpiya against both military and civilian targets in Ukraine. The sources also provided news agency with photos purportedly of the new…

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