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  "textContent": "The Australian ministry of defense announced today it is acquiring a fleet of 40 Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities. Australian MoD press release The Albanese Government will strengthen Australia’s maritime security with a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian-designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface ...\n\nThe post Australia orders fleet of 40 Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels appeared first on Naval News.",
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