Defense
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NATO laggard Belgium vows defense boost with more F-35s, third frigate
PARIS — Belgium’s new government vows to boost the defense budget over the coming years to ensure the country, notoriously…
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Deterring China, slashing waste top Pentagon priorities, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday pledged to demonstrate to China that the United States will continue supporting its allies…
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Pentagon acquisition office orders review of Space Development Agency
The Pentagon’s acting acquisition executive has ordered a review of the Space Development Agency’s progress toward fielding a proliferated constellation…
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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two Republican senators introduced legislation this week that would establish more detailed plans for President Donald Trump’s new missile defense…
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Saab, Kongsberg again post record years on European defense splurge
PARIS — Saab and Kongsberg kicked off the European defense industry earnings season Friday, posting another year of record sales…
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DARPA continues quest to validate quantum computing utility
After a yearlong technical review, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said Thursday it will advance designs from Microsoft and…
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On eve of visit, Europe braces for new defense demands from team Trump
ROME — Donald Trump’s demand that European states spend 5% of GDP on defense could spur arms shopping in Europe…
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Dutch military adds railway steel to rush troops to NATO’s east flank
PARIS — The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is investing in steel to defend NATO’s eastern flank. That means adding tanks…
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Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
U.S. leaders should invest at least $40 billion every year to grow and maintain the country’s fleet of battle force…
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UK to chair next meeting of Ukraine military aid group
The United States is handing off leadership of the international group that manages military aid to Ukraine, a sign that…
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