Global Conflicts

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China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then China’s embrace of stealth aircraft technology is a compliment to American…

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North Korea Commissions First-in-class Destroyer Choe Hyon

North Korea commissioned its largest warship to date, the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon (51), in a ceremony Tuesday in the port city…

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USS Indianapolis Suffers Fire, 7 Sailors Treated for Minor Injuries

The Littoral Combat Ship USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) suffered an in-port fire on Wednesday while in port at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., USNI…

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Last soldier out of Afghanistan now the latest general to step down

A source familiar with the matter confirmed to Task & Purpose that Gen. Christopher Donahue will soon relinquish command of…

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Space Force Mission Goes from Orders to Launch in Less than 17 Hours

The Space Force started its second live Tactically Responsive Space mission June 19, working with a contractor to launch a…

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India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower

The new vessels are among 19 ships that India plans to add this year to enhance its naval prowess. NEW…

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Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share captured Russian weapons with allies

VIENNA — Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense launched an access-controlled online platform last week that provides allied governments, defense companies and…

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Renault teams up with Thales to boost France’s drone production

France’s Renault Group will produce military drones with defense technology firm Thales, the companies said on Tuesday, marking a further…

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Air Force One begins commissioning flights, final step before presidential use

Nearly two weeks after a red, white and blue paint job, Air Force One was delivered to the Presidential Airlift Group.…

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Pentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war, other expenses: WSJ

The U.S. Department of Defense needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war as well as other non-war-related…

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