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Russian air defenses may have downed Azerbaijani plane: U.S. official
Moscow officials have not addressed statements from aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defenses responding to a Ukrainian attack.
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China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
The Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck.
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Finland eyes defense-spending boost well past NATO mark
As a new member of NATO and amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, Finland is recalibrating its defense posture.
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Top NATO commander urges sea change in training, deterrence, spending
“Most Europeans are herbivores, they think there is sufficient grass to feed from. This is not the case,” said French Adm. Pierre Vandier.
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France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.
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Dutch army to equip its soldiers with personal drone-protection kits
Under the banner of “extended all-arms air defense,” as officials call the approach, soldiers deployed on NATO’s eastern flank will get the gear first.
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China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and says it must come under its control.
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Taiwan gets US Abrams tanks, hardening final defenses in an invasion
The Abrams represents a significant step up in terms of firepower and protection compared to Taiwan’s current fleet of decades-old M60 and M48 tanks.
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US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon says
The surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.
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Germany triples submarine order to six boats in joint buy with Norway
The extra boats are in line with Germany’s expanded defense and naval aspirations.
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Russian air defenses may have downed Azerbaijani plane: U.S. official
Moscow officials have not addressed statements from aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defenses responding to a Ukrainian attack.
-
China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
The Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck.
-
Finland eyes defense-spending boost well past NATO mark
As a new member of NATO and amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, Finland is recalibrating its defense posture.
-
Top NATO commander urges sea change in training, deterrence, spending
“Most Europeans are herbivores, they think there is sufficient grass to feed from. This is not the case,” said French Adm. Pierre Vandier.
-
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.
-
Dutch army to equip its soldiers with personal drone-protection kits
Under the banner of “extended all-arms air defense,” as officials call the approach, soldiers deployed on NATO’s eastern flank will get the gear first.
-
China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and says it must come under its control.
-
Taiwan gets US Abrams tanks, hardening final defenses in an invasion
The Abrams represents a significant step up in terms of firepower and protection compared to Taiwan’s current fleet of decades-old M60 and M48 tanks.
-
US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon says
The surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.
-
Germany triples submarine order to six boats in joint buy with Norway
The extra boats are in line with Germany’s expanded defense and naval aspirations.
-
Russian air defenses may have downed Azerbaijani plane: U.S. official
Moscow officials have not addressed statements from aviation experts who blamed the crash on Russian air defenses responding to a Ukrainian attack.
-
China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
The Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck.
-
Finland eyes defense-spending boost well past NATO mark
As a new member of NATO and amid Russia’s war against Ukraine, Finland is recalibrating its defense posture.
-
Top NATO commander urges sea change in training, deterrence, spending
“Most Europeans are herbivores, they think there is sufficient grass to feed from. This is not the case,” said French Adm. Pierre Vandier.
-
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.
-
Dutch army to equip its soldiers with personal drone-protection kits
Under the banner of “extended all-arms air defense,” as officials call the approach, soldiers deployed on NATO’s eastern flank will get the gear first.
-
China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and says it must come under its control.
-
Taiwan gets US Abrams tanks, hardening final defenses in an invasion
The Abrams represents a significant step up in terms of firepower and protection compared to Taiwan’s current fleet of decades-old M60 and M48 tanks.
-
US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon says
The surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.
-
Germany triples submarine order to six boats in joint buy with Norway
The extra boats are in line with Germany’s expanded defense and naval aspirations.



