Defense
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Estonian anti-drone mini missile to be tested in Ukraine
MILAN — An Estonian tech startup has developed a miniature missile designed to counter low-flying drones that it plans to…
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Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion in military aid for Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons to Ukraine as…
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US Army unit in Poland the first to field new rocket system
A Germany-based artillery brigade is now the first Army unit fully equipped with the service’s next-generation Multiple Launch Rocket System.…
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Leonardo clinches Austria deal with M-346 trainer-fighter jets
ROME — Austria is to purchase 12 Italian Leonardo M-346FA jets to serve in both a training and defense role,…
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Italy sells Piaggio Aerospace to Turkish drone maker Baykar
ROME — Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has purchased Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace, reflecting Baykar’s growing global ambitions while marking a timely…
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China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
BANGKOK — China launched a new amphibious assault ship Friday, capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen the…
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Finland eyes defense-spending boost well past NATO mark
HELSINKI — Finland’s conservative-led government has unveiled a broad plan to lift defense spending from $6.8 billion in 2025 to…
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This Army unit is the first to field new company and battalion drones
Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division, which is currently deployed in Romania, recently became the first Army unit to field…
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Top NATO commander urges sea change in training, deterrence, spending
French Adm. Pierre Vandier has led the Allied Command Transformation, one of NATO’s two strategic commands, responsible for identifying future…
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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
DAKAR, Senegal — It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its…
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