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Turkish defense ministry describes tricky shoot-down of wayward drone

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s interception of an unidentified drone approaching from the Black Sea on Dec. 15 has highlighted growing airspace…

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Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel

JERUSALEM — Germany is set to sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by…

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Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Vietnam has revved up its land reclamation efforts in the South China Sea this year,…

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As US ramps up munitions production, South Korea and Australia want in

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — South Korea and Australia are offering to relieve Washington’s strained defense supplier network, as U.S. defense…

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Bangladesh signs up for Eurofighters in first pick of Western warplane

ROME — Bangladesh has signed a Letter of Intent to start talks to purchase the Eurofighter jet – a deal…

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South Korea’s Hyundai feeds rapid naval upgrades in the Philippines

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Once reliant on aging, second-hand vessels from the United States, a steady drumbeat of new warships…

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Canada could use EU loans for next-gen warplane, submarine purchases

MILAN — Canada has become the first non-EU country to join the bloc’s flagship rearmament program, Security Action for Europe…

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US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built

ROME — The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays but plans…

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US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’

BANGKOK — The United States and the Philippines have announced the creation of a joint task force aimed at further…

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US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by…

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