Defense
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Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Some have predicted the demise of heavy armored vehicles on future battlefields, but Australian defense officials,…
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Pentagon chief Austin confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops…
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Norway to develop new NASAMS radar with Raytheon and Kongsberg
MILAN — The Norwegian Ministry of Defense will co-develop a new radar in partnership with Raytheon and Kongsberg Defense &…
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Pentagon OKs first batch of private capital funds for loan program
The first round of private capital funds flowing through a joint Pentagon and Small Business Administration loan program will invest…
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Germany, UK to sign pact on long-range weapons, sweeping defense ties
COLOGNE, Germany — The defense ministers of Germany and the U.K. plan to sign a new defense agreement on Wednesday…
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Space Force needs plan, funding to counter China’s rapid space growth
In 2012, China had less than 100 satellites in orbit. Last month, the country launched its 1,000th spacecraft. That milestone,…
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Lockheed feels financial pinch from F-35 upgrade, contract delays
Lockheed Martin expects to strike a deal with the U.S. government by the end of the year to build the…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy sees some allies warm to NATO membership bid
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called “victory plan”…
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The Army’s black and gold PT uniforms are here to stay
Rumors of the demise of the Army’s black and gold physical training gear were greatly exaggerated, and a redesign is…
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Polish government eyes Chinook buy as heavy-lift military workhorse
WARSAW, Poland — Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has announced the country is mulling plans to purchase heavy-lift helicopters for…
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