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Defense

Defense

Japan defense equipment outlays may ease U.S. trade gap: tariff chief

TOKYO : Japan's chief tariff negotiator said Thursday that purchases of U.S. defense equipment may help reduce the trade deficit, suggesting it could be used as a bargaining chip in bilateral talks...

German army must use new funds responsibly, auditors say

In March, Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge Key recommendations include a thorough review of tasks, prioritization of defense-critical duties

US designs new missile shield with space-based interceptors — Trump

In his words, the United States will employ "technology that's even far advanced" than Israel’s Iron Dome WASHINGTON - The United States has decided on the architecture of...

Indian premier notes Russian-made S-400 air defense system’s role during escalation

Narendra Modi also praised domestically made Akash missile systems NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s air defenses, which include Russian-made S-400 Triumph systems, have...

South Korea, UAE boost defense ties with training, fighter jet cooperation

UAE is first in the Middle East to establish regular air force talks with South Korea South Korea has been operating special forces training unit in UAE...

Oman, Pakistan sign MoU to cooperate in scientific fields between military learning institutions

The signing ceremony was attended by senior officers from Oman’s Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies Lt. Gen. Babar Iftikhar, president of the National Defence University in...

Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO - Japan on Monday launched a new command for the Self-Defense Forces to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses, in a major revamp aimed at ensuring smoother coordination with...

EU leaders to back defense surge, support Zelensky after US aid freeze

Prime ministers and presidents gather in Brussels BRUSSELS : European leaders aim to endorse bold measures to ramp up defense spending and pledge support for...

Trump administration approves major nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel

State Department said it had signed off on the sale of more than 35,500 MK 84 and BLU-117 bombs and 4,000 Predator warheads WASHINGTON :...

US conducts test launch of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The US Air Force Global Strike Command said earlier that "the purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to demonstrate the readiness of US nuclear forces and provide confidence in the...