Defense
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European defense firms book double-digit growth amid war in Ukraine
ROME — As the war in Ukraine boosts arms spending across Europe, the continent’s defense industry grew by 16.9 percent…
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US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before Trump
The Pentagon will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as the Biden administration…
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Ukraine fires US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for first time
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine fired several American-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, officials said Tuesday, marking the first time Kyiv used…
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AeroVironment to acquire BlueHalo, known for drone swarm tech, for $4B
AeroVironment, a leading drone manufacturer, announced Tuesday its plans to acquire BlueHalo, well-known for its drone swarm and counter-drone technology,…
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Soldier creates device that speeds up Apache missile system rearming
Sgt. Travis Rogers took note of the excessive manpower, time and safety requirements each time his team had to swap…
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France, Germany, UK, US make Norway’s billion-dollar frigate shortlist
PARIS — Norway has narrowed the choice of possible partner countries for its future frigate program to France, Germany, the…
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Italian defense-spending rise may underwhelm new US leader
ROME — Italy’s defense spending is rising at a steady rate but is unlikely to be fast enough for Donald…
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Pentagon chief visits island near South China Sea in sign to Beijing
PALAWAN, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited a Filipino military base only miles from the South China…
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Pentagon announces hypersonic testing pact with UK, Australia
The Pentagon on Monday announced a new hypersonic testing partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, an agreement focused on…
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Notre Dame unveils first-ever hypersonic Mach 10 wind tunnel
A first-of-its-kind test facility unveiled earlier this month at the University of Notre Dame could improve the Pentagon’s hypersonic research…
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