Defense
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Trump’s Pentagon should expand innovation hub, tech panel says
The Pentagon should expand the role of the Defense Innovation Unit — and increase its budget — to help more…
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Japans passes record defense budget, while still playing catch-up
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — While Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for 2025, the 13th growth year in…
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket debuts
Space transport company Blue Origin successfully flew its New Glenn rocket for the first time early this morning, a major…
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Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire deal
DOHA, Qatar — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip,…
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India launches submarine, warships to counter China in Indian Ocean
MUMBAI, India — India’s navy on Wednesday simultaneously launched a submarine, destroyer and frigate built at a state-run shipyard, underscoring…
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With torpedo firm buy, Fincantieri eyes $100bn undersea-defense market
ROME — Italian state shipyard Fincantieri has completed the purchase of Italian torpedo firm WASS for a price that could…
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Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton
The Navy announced Monday it will name a pair of future vessels after two previous commanders in chief. During a…
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Report: Chinese scientists have dabbled in undersea cable-cutting tech
BERLIN — Chinese scientists have been researching ways to cut undersea cables since at least the late 2000s, according to…
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Slovakia considers CV90120, Leopards to replace Soviet-era tanks
WARSAW, Poland — As Slovakia readies to acquire new battle tanks for its military, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and…
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Raytheon aims to boost SM-3 missile production rates
Raytheon is investing in its Standard Missile 3 lines to accelerate the production rate of the U.S. Navy weapon, as…
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