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23 February

Sea

John F. Kennedy CVN 79 Dead Load Testing

HII Trials Electromagnetic Launch System on US Navy’s Future JFK Aircraft Carrier

HII has commenced testing the electromagnetic aircraft launch system on the US Navy’s upcoming Ford-class aircraft carrier, John F. Kennedy.

23 February

Americas

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Staff Writer With AFP

US, UK, Germany Back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as Next NATO Chief

The United States, Britain, and Germany expressed support for Dutch PM Rutte to become the next NATO secretary general at a crucial time for the alliance.

22 February

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Houthi Missile Attack Damages British-Owned Ship Off Yemen

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired two missiles at a British-owned cargo ship passing through the Gulf of Aden, causing one minor injury and damage to the vessel.

22 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Elbit Introduces Hermes 650 Spark Drone With 24-Hour Endurance

Elbit Systems has unveiled its new Hermes 650 Spark tactical drone designed to meet the evolving challenges in aerospace.

22 February

Asia Pacific

A blockaded road to Myanmar's parliament in Naypyitaw on Monday after the military detained the country's leaders.

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta ‘Increasingly Desperate’: UN Expert

Myanmar's ruling military junta has "doubled down" on civilian attacks while showing signs of becoming "increasingly desperate," the UN special rapporteur on the country said.

22 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term

European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.

22 February

Asia Pacific