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Philippines Submits Defense Equipment Wish List to China: Report
The Philippines has submitted to China the list of defense equipment it hopes Beijing can supply through a $14-million grant,...
Brazilian army sends paratroopers to chaotic state
The Brazilian army said Thursday it is sending elite troops and military aviation to a state where more than 100...
China says both sides will lose from conflict with US
Beijing has played down the prospects of conflict with the United States over the South China Sea in the wake...
Trump tells Turkish, Spanish leaders he backs NATO
President Donald Trump told Spain's leader Mariano Rajoy on Tuesday that the United States is committed to NATO, the White...
Tales of woe from US military ahead of likely spending boost
Top US generals warned lawmakers Tuesday that aging equipment, chronic underfunding and understaffing have severely impacted military readiness, as the...
Syrian army chips away at ISIS on several fronts
Syrian troops and allied militia on Sunday chipped away at territory held by Islamic State jihadists on several fronts across...
North Korea nuclear attack would trigger ‘overwhelming’ response: Mattis
Any nuclear attack by North Korea would trigger an "effective and overwhelming" response, US Defense Secretary James Mattis said in...
Trump White House puts Iran ‘on notice’
Donald Trump's White House signaled a tougher stance toward Iran on Wednesday, condemning a recent missile test and declaring America...
New Pentagon chief seeks to underscore alliances with Japan, South Korea
New Pentagon chief James Mattis is heading to South Korea and Japan this week, where he will seek to reassure...
Shaken by Trump’s Criticism of NATO, Europe Mulls Building Own Military Force
European leaders were left shaken following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments that NATO is "obsolete." The organization has formed...
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