The dragon and the bear: Xi, Putin form power duo at APEC
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China to build global quantum communication network in 2030
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SM-3, SM-2s Take On Ballistic, Cruise Missile Targets During Simulated Missile Attack Exercise
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South Korea suspends $1.6 bn deal to upgrade fighter jets
South Korea has suspended a $1.61 billion deal to upgrade its fleet of F-16 fighter jets because of delayed work and...
Better bomb-sniffing technology
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Britain, France launch feasibility study for joint military drones
Britain and France Wednesday tasked two major defence contractors with a two-year feasibility study over a joint military drone project, with...
Russia test-fires submarine-based ICBM
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Saudi, France seal $3 bn weapons deal for Lebanon army
Saudi Arabia and France sealed an agreement Tuesday for Riyadh to finance the delivery of $3 billion worth of French weapons...
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