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Poland, Ukraine move to link arms industries, coordinate air defenses
A new security pact envisions a scenario in which Warsaw defense officials can intercept Poland-bound Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine.
Training & Sim
Pentagon postpones Army exercise amid diplomatic tensions with Georgia
The change of plan comes as Georgia faces accusations that the country is trending toward authoritarianism and strengthening its relationship with Russia.
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Marines, Air Force on track for 2024 recruiting; Navy projected to miss
Here's where each of the services stand.
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In first, Australian exercise Pitch Black gets dedicated aircraft carrier
Air forces from around the world will descend on Australia’s remote Northern Territory for a combat exercise of unprecedented scale there.
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Biden to host NATO summit geared at ‘managing expectations’
Officials in Kyiv don't expect an invitation to join the alliance this week. “The question is what we will get instead," said one Ukrainian lawmaker.
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NATO tests counter-drone playbook amid real-life jamming in Romania
Alliance officials encountered enemy GPS spoofing and jamming at an exercise site on the Black Sea shore.
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Latvia, Estonia tap German industry for air defense radars, weapons
The effort is meant to upgrade their air defense capabilities under the European Sky Shield Initiative.
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One dies after explosion at General Dynamics plant in Arkansas
Production is on hold at the building where the explosion occurred while an investigation is ongoing.
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Opinion
NATO needs to defeat Russia in the ammunition war
NATO members should consider addressing at least three areas at their 2024 summit.
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MBDA, Kongsberg snub Swiss tender for medium-range air defense system
Germany's Diehl remains the only vendor in the running, offering its Iris-T system, which Berlin has previously donated to Ukraine.
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Corps reactivates East Coast helicopter squadron it closed in 2022
The Marine Corps shut down the squadron in 2022 as part of its overall force redesign.
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Denmark pulls troubled frigate as lead ship for NATO force
The Iver Huitfeldt was supposed to be an alliance flagship, but air-defense problems encountered by the crew during a Red Sea deployment remain unresolved.
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How Europe’s diverging artillery munitions complicate Ukraine support
European Defence Agency boss Jiří Šedivý talks about his mandate to tee up contracts for nations to buy 155mm artillery shells for themselves and Ukraine.
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German arms exports on track to hit record high again
Ukraine remained the No. 1 destination, receiving almost €4.88 billion worth of materiel in the first half of 2024.
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Kansas businessman pleads guilty in case over illegal export of aviation tech to Russia
A Kansas businessman has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.
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Spurned by KNDS, Leonardo teams with Rheinmetall for Italy’s new tanks
A new industry team-up ratchets up the drama in Rome's multibillion-dollar purchases of tanks and fighting vehicles, with implications for the Euro-tank.
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