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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Block on Some Arms Sales to Europe, Courtesy of 'America First'

Then, on a call earlier this month with the State Department, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby said that he didn't believe in the value of certainforeign military sales, according to two administration officials with knowledge of the discussion. He added that he didn't like the idea of selling Patriots-which can intercept incoming missiles-to Denmark, because they are in short supply and should be reserved for the United States to use as needed.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin

The US administration is considering taking equity stakes in domestic defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Palantir to support defense financing.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

The Massive Ordnance Penetrator's effectiveness against Iran's Fordo site is disputed; it caused limited damage, challenging the narrative of its total obliteration impact.
US politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Pete Hegseth Talked a Big Game to Indo-Pacific Alliesbut Trump Mistrust Runs Deep

Hegseth advocates for peace through strength while addressing threats from China and praising European defense spending.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing's top brass skip Singapore summit

China's Defence Minister skipped Shangri-La Dialogue, raising concerns about military tensions with the US.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

North Korea says Trump's 'Golden Dome' reeks of 'arrogance'

North Korea condemned Trump's missile defense plans as a dangerous offensive measure threatening global security.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defenses

Trump's 'Golden Dome' defense plan, inspired by Israel's missile defense systems, aims to bolster U.S. protection against long-range missiles.
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