Defense
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US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
The U.S. Navy successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance, or HELIOS, system on one of…
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Philippines shores up defenses with increased military spending
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — As the Philippines beefs up its defensive posture, pivoting from internal security to territorial defense, the…
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Turkey’s defense exports hit record high of $7.1 billion in 2024
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s defense exports totaled $7.1 billion in 2024, a significant increase from $5.5 billion in 2023, according to…
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Marine Corps passes second straight audit as other services lag behind
The U.S. Marine Corps has now passed its audit for a second straight year while the rest of the Defense…
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Italy itching to drop $24 billion on Lynx, Panther tanks, with amore
NETTUNO, Italy — Italy’s defense chief has challenged Leonardo and Rheinmetall to deliver a massive, €23 billion ($24 billion) order…
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AI, advanced tech central to new Marine Corps aviation plan
The U.S. Marine Corps released a revised aviation strategy Monday that focuses on using autonomous systems, drones and artificial intelligence-driven…
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Hegseth travels to border amid military immigration crackdown
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is traveling to the United States’ southern border with Mexico on Monday, his first trip in…
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Austria could turn its back on European missile shield pact
BERLIN — The election of a far-right government in Austria puts into question the country’s continued membership in the European…
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Severed undersea cables raise legal challenges for NATO
MILAN — The increased frequency of underwater infrastructure damage across Europe has raised legal challenges related to the jurisdiction and…
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US conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation…
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