Defense
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European leaders wrestle to understand Trump Greenland head-scratcher
MILAN — Several European leaders have cautioned Donald Trump against violating the sovereignty of other NATO allies across the continent,…
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US troops need to stay in Syria to counter ISIS, Pentagon chief says
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. needs to keep troops deployed in Syria to prevent the Islamic State group…
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The Pentagon finessed its pivot to Asia. Can it last during Trump?
MANILA, Philippines — In late July 2021, as Lloyd Austin arrived at Malacañan Palace, the grand presidential estate in the…
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Serbia completes fielding of Chinese air-defense system
MILAN — Serbian defense authorities announced that the Chinese-made FK-3 air defense systems are now in service with the Serbian…
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Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years
For the U.S. Navy to achieve a proposed plan to expand its fleet of battle force ships, the service would…
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Ukraine is determined, but tired
In late-December conversations in Kyiv, I found Ukrainians determined to resist Russian aggression but tired of war. No one, however,…
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Rafale jets, submarines push France’s defense exports to $19B in 2024
PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18 billion (US$18.6…
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Asia-Pacific nations boost amphibious naval fleets to repel China
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Navies across the Asia-Pacific region are boosting amphibious capabilities in an effort to protect their complex…
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US shifts over $100M in military aid from Israel, Egypt to Lebanon
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration in its final days is shifting more than $100 million in military aid from Israel…
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Pentagon blacklists Chinese tech firms over alleged military ties
HONG KONG — The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies, including games and technology company Tencent, artificial…
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