{
    "byline": "Thomas Newdick\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tStaff Writer",
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    "excerpt": "The U.S. Army turned the Merops interceptor drone into a formal program in just 142 days, an acquisition milestone that highlights efforts to speed the service\u2019s response to emerging threats and get combat-proven capabilities into the hands of troops and allies. The Merops soon won accolades for its role in defending against Iranian barrages of Shahed-136 one-way attack munitions in the Middle East.",
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    "title": "Army Explains How Merops Interceptor Drone Became Program Of Record In Just 142 Days"
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