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Ukraine approves 'historic' war tax hike to help cover defense spending
The bill will raise a military tax on residents from 1.5% to 5% and see corporate tax on banks' pro…
Rebecca Rommen
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A US missile-defense system, hailed as the world's best, is headed to Israel to counter Iran
The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, could help Israel bolster its air defense…
Tom Porter
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More US and European defense companies are setting up operations in Ukraine as the war rages on
Two more Western defense companies have announced moves to set up operations in Ukraine, adding to …
Sinéad Baker
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Putin axes defense minister, replaces him with an economist
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the change in leadership "will in no way change the current…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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Russia's defense industry has a massive labor shortage. Rules on what jobs women can do are part of the issue.
Russia's defense industry is short tens of thousands of skilled workers, and 1970s laws on what job…
Mia Jankowicz
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Ukraine's first F-16s from the Netherlands will arrive 'soon,' defense minister says, with export licenses now issued
The Netherlands' defense minister said the delivery of the first F-16s to Ukraine "will proceed soo…
Sinéad Baker
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Europe needs to 'America-proof' its defense strategy, analyst says
A potential second term for Donald Trump has fueled discussions over the future of the US's role in…
Rebecca Rommen
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Putin gave a niece with no military experience a key defense job: UK Intel
The Kremlin announced in August that Putin had appointed Anna Tsivileva, the daughter of Putin's co…
Tom Porter
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Japan's new prime minister could try to shake up the country's military pact with the US
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, wants the have a more equal partnership with the US. He …
Hannah Abraham,Thibault Spirl…
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Ukraine is on track to make 'significantly' more 'mortar drones' than it planned, defense industry official says
Ukraine initially set out to make more than 1 million drones this year as the country boosts produc…
Jake Epstein
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Russian former deputy minister 'stole' a 3-bedroom apartment in Moscow with false documents, investigators say
Pavel Baryshev, who was deputy minister for natural resources, is accused of using forged documents…
Matthew Loh
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UK army is unprepared for war and would run out of ammo quickly, former defense official says
The UK military is ill-prepared for war and would run out of ammo in "any larger-scale operation," …
Thibault Spirlet
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Ukraine is cranking out lots of homemade weapons but needs more of a key ingredient, defense industry official says
Ukraine's local defense industry has steadily contributed more of its own military hardware to Kyiv…
Jake Epstein
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Sweden's early warning plane will be a boost for Ukraine's air defenses and F-16 fighters
Sweden's $1.2 billion aid package to Ukraine includes an airborne early warning plane that will str…
Ella Sherman
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Image shows a 7-layer defensive line planned for the border between NATO and Russia
Poland's defense ministry called the "east shield" the largest operation to strengthen the eastern …
Sinéad Baker
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China sacked its defense minister with no explanation months after he mysteriously disappeared
General Li Shangfu, who has been absent from public view for two months, is the second minister to …
Chris Panella
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European leaders are planning a $4.3 billion Iron Dome-style defense system
Plans for the European Sky Shield Initiative, first proposed in 2022, will be presented in a matter…
Mia Jankowicz
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Russia is finding gaps around the air defenses of Ukraine's best-protected city
Russia has taken out Kyiv's main power station, highlighting the city's increasing vulnerability.
Tom Porter
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Israeli defense minister says people in Gaza can end the war faster by killing Hamas leader themselves
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant suggested that Gazans should turn on Hamas, saying the war w…
Alia Shoaib
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Ukraine's new defense minister says he wants to rebuild the country's military industrial complex
Ukraine is pushing to produce ammunition and other military equipment locally whenever possible, th…