Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China’s at 1.5 million-strong
By Andrew Osborn (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the regular size of the Russian army to be increased…
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‘I’ve got your backs,’ Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship
By Ben Blanchard PENGHU, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told sailors aboard a combat-ready warship at a major…
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German warships aim to secure sea lanes in Indo-Pacific, admiral says
By Josh Smith INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) - A rare cruise by two German warships in the Indo-Pacific region…
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Ukraine presses for long-range strike support, US announces more aid
By Phil Stewart and Sabine Siebold RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Western allies on…
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Exclusive-U.S. researchers find probable launch site of Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of…
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Japan’s military to spend on AI, automation, perks to combat recruitment crisis
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's defence ministry on Friday said it will invest in AI, automation and improving…
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Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade navy submarines
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia said on Saturday it had signed a A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) four-year contract with state-owned submarine…
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China, Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
BEIJING, July 14, 2024 (AFP) - China and Russia conducted a joint naval patrol in the northern and western…
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S. Korea to deploy ‘StarWars’ lasers against North’s drones
SEOUL, July 12, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea will begin deploying drone-melting laser weapons designed to shoot down North Korean…
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Philippines, Japan eye signing key defense pact amid China tensions
By Pam CASTRO MANILA, July 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines' military chief said Thursday he hoped a key defence…
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US military raises alert level for Europe bases: reports
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2024 (AFP) - The US military has raised the alert level of several bases in Europe to…
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N. Korea condemns drills by US, Japan, S. Korea as ‘Asian NATO’
SEOUL, June 30, 2024 (AFP) - North Korea denounced on Sunday joint military drills by South Korea, Japan and the…
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