Defense
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‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years
SAN DIEGO — Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for…
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Europeans start work on next-generation combat ship for the 2040s
PARIS — The European Union has started work on a next-generation combat vessel that could enter service somewhere in the…
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US approves sale of four E-7 early-warning planes to South Korea
South Korea is cleared to buy four Boeing-made E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft, often referred to as the…
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Boeing factory strike ends as machinists vote to accept contract
SEATTLE — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven…
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French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design
PARIS — The pace of change in maritime warfare requires Western navies to innovate faster and work more intimately with…
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France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
PARIS — French public investment bank Bpifrance is seeking to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to…
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Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
PARIS — French naval companies are solidifying global market share with the procurement of navigation systems by the Egyptian and…
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Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe
The Air Force plans to soon send its latest task force of strategic bombers to Europe to train with NATO…
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Czechia’s quiet struggle for artillery shells holds lessons for Europe
The battlefield conditions for Ukrainian defenders remain dire as the war enters its third year, with winter fast approaching. Over…
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Europe picks consortium for sovereign satellite constellation IRIS²
PARIS — The European Commission picked a consortium led by SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat to deploy the IRIS² satellite constellation,…
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