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US Pulls Allies Closer As Its Drone Downed In Brush With Russia

The U.S. and the United Kingdom will provide nuclear-powered submarine technology to Australia as part of a defense deal between the two nations. And, a U.S. drone crashed near the Black Sea after an encounter with Russian jets. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Scott Detrow, and national security correspondent Greg Myre. The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It is edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Devin Speak. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at <a href="http://plus.npr.org">plus.npr.org</a>. Giveaway: <a href="https://npr.org/politicsplusgiveaway">npr.org/politicsplusgiveaway </a> Connect: Email the show at <a href="mailto:nprpolitics@npr.org">nprpolitics@npr.org</a> Join the NPR Politics Podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nprpoliticspodcast/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&amp;source_id=1604383669807606">Facebook Group</a>. Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.npr.org/politicsnewsletter">NPR Politics Newsletter</a>. Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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