Defense
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Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones
PARIS — Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence will provide its combat units with 2.5 billion hryvnia (US$60 million) of direct funding…
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Western defense companies size up Vietnam’s military market
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has traditionally been a loyal client of Soviet and Russian military equipment, but Western companies are…
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Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term
The Pentagon on Tuesday released a list of new officials sworn in this week to run the Defense Department —…
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India gets an observer seat in the Eurodrone program
ROME — India has been granted observer status on the four-nation Eurodrone program which is edging towards completion. India joins…
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In Japan, a more muted cheering for the British-led GCAP warplane
MANILA, Philippines — Japan and British defense ministers met last week to discuss an ongoing joint fighter jet development program…
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‘Wake up’ about defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
CESSON-SEVIGNE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Monday to “wake up” and spend more on defense…
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Amid Houthi threats, a mysterious airstrip appears on Yemeni island
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, satellite…
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How Trump’s Air Force pick could elevate space priorities
Among the resumes of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for key Pentagon posts, aspiring Air Force secretary Troy Meink’s stands out.…
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Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
A Polish general was dismissed last week by the nation’s defense minister after reportedly misplacing a batch of anti-tank mines…
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Sweden unveils drone swarm to be paired with ground troops
MILAN — Sweden has unveiled a cluster of swarming aerial drones envisioned to equip ground and air units of the…
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