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MANILA, Philippines — Australia has moved to reverse a decline in the number of warships, as its surface combatant fleet…
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VIENNA — Global military spending reached a new record of almost $2.9 trillion in 2025 − the 11th consecutive year…
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American officials are considering foreign designs and having U.S. warship components built in overseas yards as part of an expansive…
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Model rocket held by man in suit, with people in background PARIS — ArianeGroup, the French maker of the Ariane…
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PARIS — Russia could be ready to start a regional conflict with NATO within a year after the end of…
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VIENNA — Germany revealed a package of foundational strategic documents for its armed forces on Wednesday, including the country’s first…
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For the third consecutive year, the Air Force hit its active recruiting target—a turnaround since 2023, when the Air Force Recruiting Service fell…
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WARSAW, Poland — Drawing on lessons from the Iran war, a study shows how Russia could force Lithuania into capitulation…
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A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous…
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