Defense
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Beijing sharpens tone over US missile launcher in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — China rebuked anew the presence of a U.S. Typhon missile system in the Philippines, the latest in…
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Italy’s small defense firms ride high amid military spending boon
ROME — Italy’s small, family-owned defense companies are more profitable and are growing faster than the country’s massive state-run firms…
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Last soldier to leave Afghanistan confirmed as new Army Europe leader
The Senate on Monday night confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue as the next commander of U.S. Army Europe, ending…
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Air Force wing deployments could leave bases understaffed, GAO warns
Some Air Force bases may not have enough airmen to both send wings overseas and keep operating at home under…
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Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
The U.S. Navy is transforming a costly flub into a potent weapon with the first shipborne hypersonic weapon, which is…
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US will send Ukraine $725M in counter-drone tech, anti-personnel mines
The U.S. is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance, including counter-drone systems and munitions for…
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Germany’s Scholz is in Ukraine for his first visit in 2 1/2 years
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than 2 1/2 years…
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Desertion threatens to starve Ukraine’s forces at a crucial time
Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in…
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Poland readies $740 million fund to jump-start ammunition production
WARSAW, Poland — Polish lawmakers have voted to allocate some 3 billion złoty ($740 million) for investments in ramping up…
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Criminal probe launched after US Air Force spots drones over UK bases
LONDON — A criminal investigation has been launched after the U.S. Air Force reported that drones were spotted flying over…
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