A major sale of Anduril's ALTIUS-600M drones to Taiwan's Military has been complicated by the discovery that the drone chargers are manufactured in China, causing a significant procurement and...

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        "excerpt": "Beyond the price discrepancy, Storm Media has learned that the ALTIUS-600M purchase carries a problem that could directly affect combat readiness. When the Army placed its order, chargers for the drones were not included in the procurement plan, and the omission only came to light after the equipment had already been delivered. When the Army asked Washington about it, American officials revealed a",
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