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454 results for "Defense" · Update

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PoliticalUpdate29d ago

Defense Department issued criticism [10 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇨🇭Switzerland29d ago

Defense Attorney issued criticism in China [3 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇮🇷Iran29d ago

Secretary Of Defense expressed disapproval of Iran in Iran [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇮🇷Iran29d ago

Defense Secretary expressed disapproval of European in Iran [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States30d ago

Defense Attorney issued criticism in Yolo [10 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇨🇴Colombia30d ago

Colombian expressed disapproval of Defense Secretary in Colombia [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States30d ago

Defense Secretary issued criticism in White House [10 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States30d ago

Senator expressed disapproval of Department Of Defense in United States [6 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States30d ago

Defense Attorney issued criticism in Philadelphia [10 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States30d ago

Defense Secretary expressed disapproval of Cabinet in Washington [4 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇯🇵Japan31d ago

Japan expressed disapproval of Defense Force in Tokyo [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇮🇷Iran31d ago

Defense Secretary expressed disapproval of Iranian in Tehran [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate31d ago

Defense Attorney expressed disapproval of Police Officer [10 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States32d ago

Defense Department issued criticism in White House [10 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States32d ago

Defense Secretary expressed disapproval of Professor in United States [4 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇮🇷Iran32d ago

Defense Secretary expressed disapproval of Iran in Iran [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇰🇷South Korea32d ago

Minist Of Defense expressed disapproval of South Korea in Seoul [8 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇺🇸United States33d ago

San Diego expressed disapproval of Defense Attorney in San Diego [4 sources]

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PoliticalUpdate🇷🇸Serbia34d ago

Government expressed disapproval of Defense Contractor in Russia [10 sources]

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Supply ChainUpdate🇷🇺Russia5d ago

Monocrystal, a leading Russian producer of synthetic sapphires used in military applications including missiles and drones, has declared bankruptcy. The company's collapse signals a significant disruption to Russia's defense supply chain during a period of elevated military activity.

5.5/10·Ukrainska Pravda (English)

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MilitaryUpdate🇺🇸United States8d ago

The U.S. Department of Defense has suspended the deployment of over 4,000 soldiers from an Army combat brigade to Europe, according to reporting Wednesday. The decision surprised some military officials in Washington.

5.5/10·Digi24 (Romania)·Washington, District of Columbia

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EconomicUpdate🇷🇺Russia 🇷🇴Romania9d ago

Romanian president Nicușor Dan said NATO states must increase defense spending during the opening statements given at the Bucharest Nine (B9) Summit, which took place on Wednesday, May 13, in the Romanian capital.  The B9 is an alliance of the nine NATO countries located in Eastern Europe, the countries geographically closest to Russia, from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. The general theme of the event in Bucharest is “Delivering More for Transatlantic Security,” according to the Romanian Presidential Administration. The summit is co-chaired by the Romanian president and his Polish counterpart, conservative Karol Nawrocki.

5.5/10·Romania Insider·Bucharest, Bucharest

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PoliticalUpdate🇰🇷South Korea 🇯🇵Japan 🇺🇸United States+113d ago

South Korea and Japan held an upgraded 2+2 talks between their foreign and defense ministers, reinforcing security alignment as the United States shifts strategic focus toward Iran. The dialogue underscores deepening trilateral cooperation among the three allies on regional security challenges.

5.5/10·Nikkei Asia

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EconomicUpdate🇺🇸United States 🇮🇷Iran13d ago

The United States has penalized companies for providing material support to Iran's defense and arms manufacturing sectors, reinforcing its maximum pressure campaign against Iranian military capabilities.

5.5/10·DR Nyheder (Denmark)

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PoliticalUpdate🇨🇳China14d ago

China's military court sentenced former Defense Minister Li Shangfu to death—effectively life imprisonment with no possibility of reduction or parole—on charges of accepting substantial bribes and favoring allies in military promotions. His predecessor, Wei Fenghe, received the identical sentence. The convictions underscore Beijing's ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the defense ministry.

5.5/10·Folha de S.Paulo

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