Defense
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Pentagon chief Austin embarks on his last Asia visit amid uncertainty
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to the Indo-Pacific Friday, his 12th and final trip to the region America…
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Estonia proposes agreement to buy Ukrainian weapons
WARSAW, Poland — Estonia’s authorities are showing interest in combat-proven weapons from Ukraine, including long-range missiles, and hope to reach…
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EU approves first-ever funding for joint weapons, ammo procurement
PARIS — The executive arm of the European Union approved €300 million (US$317 million) in funding for five joint defense-procurement…
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Kongsberg wins biggest-ever missile contract from US Navy, Marines
PARIS — Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg won a five-year contract from the US Navy worth around US$900 million to supply…
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French Navy carrier commander ponders data overload, battle at sea
Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard has led the French carrier strike group (FRSTRIKEFOR) since August 2023, focusing his efforts on enhancing…
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Pentagon announces new batch of drones for Replicator program
The Pentagon unveiled a new round of aerial and maritime drones for Replicator, a massive effort to fast-track the delivery…
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France taps defense-industry retirees to keep arms flowing during war
PARIS — France is tapping retired defense-industry workers to create what it calls a “defense industrial reserve,” a pool of…
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Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
WARSAW, Poland — The Latvian Ministry of Defence has selected the Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for the country’s armed forces,…
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Trump’s defense choice, a Fox News host, stuns the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth…
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China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — China’s premier defense exhibition, Zhuhai Airshow, opened its gates this week headlined by the J-35A fifth-generation…
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