Global Conflicts

Global Conflicts

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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US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan

The U.S. Marine Corps activated three new companies last month as part of the service’s Force Design 2030 recalibration toward…

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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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Global Forces

Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely

TOKYO — The top U.S. admiral on Monday called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup…

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Global Forces

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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US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in buildup near Venezuela

The nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power,…

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Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his nation’s security forces Tuesday to stop sharing intelligence with the United…

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