Defense
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A-10s are being spotted in Syria. Here’s how they’re being used.
A-10 Warthog attack planes have been spotted flying over eastern Syria in recent days. And as Syrian rebel forces advance,…
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Army eyes autonomous missile launcher and 1,000-kilometer strikes
The Army’s next step in expanding the distance and survivability of its land-based rockets could see a missile delivered from…
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New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations
Work between the Army and an institute at a California university is perfecting a way to merge photos and videos…
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EU-wide weapon buying boosts bloc’s defense spending to record in 2023
PARIS — European Union countries increased defense spending by 10% to a record €279 billion ($293 billion) last year, with…
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KNDS, Europe’s biggest tank maker, names Safran veteran Alary as CEO
PARIS — KNDS, the maker of the Leopard 2 main battle tank, named Safran veteran Jean-Paul Alary as chief executive…
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Marines take steps to hack human performance with data
After years of deliberation, the Marine Corps is taking its first steps to embrace a program that would aim to…
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NATO draws up plans for its own fleet of naval surveillance drones
MILAN — The NATO alliance has begun planning for its own fleet of unmanned boats meant to help protect critical…
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How an AI-powered dashboard gets Air Force reservists deployment-ready
When a Guard or Reserve unit gets called up to deploy, seemingly small personnel issues — like out-of-date dental exams…
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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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