Defence
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Intel: Russian jets intercept US Navy plane over eastern Mediterranean
The Navy released video of the interception, which it called “unsafe and unprofessional.” Al-Monitor In it, two Russia Su-35 fighters can…
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Navy Plans 50-Ship Maritime Force To Strengthen Claims On Disputed Seas; BRP Jose Rizal Arrives
The Philippines plans to spend an initial P75 billion to build a 50-ship maritime force, including short-range missile-capable smaller and…
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Why the Iran-North Korea Missile Alliance Is Pure Trouble
On January 7, 2020, Iran launched ballistic missiles at American bases located in Iraq. Bruce E. Bechtol The National Interest…
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Europeans ‘regret’ US plan to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty
PARIS — Ten European signatories of the Open Skies Treaty, including France and Germany, expressed regret Friday over the Trump…
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US Warship Fries Drone With Powerful New Laser
WASHINGTON: In a first, the USS Portland took down a target drone with a new solid state laser this week,…
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Libya’s Foreign Ministry welcomes joint declaration against Turkish violations
The foreign ministers of the five countries said that Turkey’s violations contradict all international norms and laws stipulating the respect…
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Russia to help Venezuela search for members of failed incursion – report
Russian soldiers are operating drones over Venezuela as part of a search operation for members of a paramilitary force that…
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Delayed South China Sea talks expose China’s complex relationship with neighbours during pandemic
Analysts say code of conduct negotiations are too sensitive and important for virtual meetings and may be delayed until coronavirus…
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Bigger Navy Frigates Risk Oversized $1.4 Billion Cost Per Ship
Now, a new report suggests that the frigate intended to replace it may cost 56% more than projected partly because…
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How China Is Slow Conquering the South China Sea
Additionally, the dependence of regional countries on Chinese trade and investment puts Beijing in a position to dictate compliance. Denny…
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Strategic Fail: Partnering with Turkey to counter Iran would misread the region
Reports suggest that officials are split between two options — forceful retaliation directly against Iran and more limited reprisals against…
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Interpreting Haftar’s Gambit in Libya
His proposal divided supporters; adversaries called it a coup. ICG To stop a power struggle, Haftar’s regional backers should press…
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Turkey and the Libyan and Syrian Civil Wars
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan saw this as an opportunity to further his perpetual quest for broad regional power By…
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Robots Will Replace Soldiers In Combat, Says Russia
“Living fighters will gradually begin to be replaced by their robotic ‘brothers’ who can act faster, more accurately and more…
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Turkey Wades into Libya’s Troubled Waters
But fighting with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s forces has since escalated, threatening a protracted conflict. ICG Both Ankara and Haftar’s…
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USS Bunker Hill Conducts 2nd South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation This Week
According to a statement from the Navy, the cruiser tested excessive maritime claims of China, Vietnam and Taiwan. Sam LaGrone…
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