Defense
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World
Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons
To meet the demand, the U.S. is producing so-called FrankenSAM systems that marry advanced Western weaponry with Soviet-era items still…
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Tech
The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers
They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud…
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World
Three Weapons That Israel and Ukraine Both Need From the U.S.
Ukraine and Israel are fighting different kinds of wars, but some weapons systems could soon be in short supply if…
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World
U.S. Pursues a Coveted Prize: India as a Defense Partner
Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to bring India into a…
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World
U.S. Aid to Ukraine, and When It Might Run Out, Explained
President Biden has said the United States will assist Ukraine’s fight against Russia “for as long as it takes.” But…
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World
Defense Bill’s Fate Teeters After G.O.P. Wedges In Social Issues
Democrats said they could not support the measure after the House adopted a raft of social policy provisions, including limits…
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World
Switzerland and Austria, Both Traditionally Neutral, Join a German-Led Air Defense Initiative
GENEVA — Switzerland and Austria, two countries with strong traditions of foreign-policy neutrality, signaled their intention on Friday to join…
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World
Wagner Founder Rebuffs Order Over Fighter Contracts With Russian Military
The leader of Russia’s Wagner private military company said Sunday that his group would not comply with an order that…
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World
U.S. Adds Aid to Ukraine to Deliver Ammunition for Drones and Artillery
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $300 million in military aid for Ukraine, the latest package of weapons and other…
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World
Bakhmut has exposed an ugly, personal feud between the Russian Defense Ministry and ‘Putin’s chef.’
For nearly a year, Russia has waged a vicious battle to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, seeking a gainafter…