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Swiss open criminal probe into state arms maker
Swiss prosecutors said Thursday they have opened a criminal investigation into state arms producer RUAG following a tipoff, reportedly over...
China may target Trump-voting states in trade war
China could hit back hard at Donald Trump’s new tariffs by targeting agricultural goods and other products from states that...
US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts
The United States formally approved defense contracts totaling more than $1 billion with Saudi Arabia on Thursday, as the kingdom’s...
U.S. Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer
The U.S. Air Force will this summer begin testing a laser that will be mounted on an F-15 warplane, an...
PLA Marine Corps Conducts Massive Ground-breaking Maneuvers
In the largest exercise of its kind, more than 10,000 troops traveled more than 2,000 kilometers to arrive on Monday...
NATO working on cyber attack trigger: commander
NATO countries are working to determine when a cyber attack would trigger the collective defense provision in the alliance's charter,...
US gives Philippine’s air force first drone system
The United States gave the Philippine air force on Tuesday its first surveillance drone system, as the two nations step...
China to Enhance J-20 Stealth Fighter Capabilities
China will continue to improve and upgrade its cutting-edge J-20 stealth fighter jet, giving it more capabilities than merely penetrating...
Trump pushes for new ‘space force’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the US military to create a new "space force," adding to the Pentagon's...
Germany’s Rheinmetall wins Australia combat vehicle contract
German manufacturer Rheinmetall won a Aus$5.2 (US$4.1 billion) contract Wednesday to supply Australia with new armoured combat vehicles as Canberra...
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