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Singapore to Establish Cyber Military Force

Singapore has announced that it will launch a cyber security military branch by the last quarter of this year.

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Ukrainian Sniper Kills Top Russian General: Report

Ukrainian defense forces killed a high-ranking Russian officer earlier this week as Russia's “military operation” continues.

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Taiwan to Increase Missile Production Amid China Tensions

Taiwan has announced that it will more than double its annual missile production capacity amid increasing tensions with China.

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At Least 30 Dead, 56 Wounded in Northwest Pakistan Mosque Blast

At least 30 people were killed and 56 wounded in a huge blast at a Shiite mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar.

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Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua Shoot Dead 8

Separatists in Indonesia's Papua province took responsibility for the killing of eight technicians.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Prepares for First Deployment 

The US Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford will soon head for final preparation before its first deployment.

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Poland Raises Military Spending to Three Percent of GDP

Poland will increase defense spending to three percent of gross domestic product next year.

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US Army’s ‘Robotic Mule’ Unmanned Vehicle Could Be Armed: Report

The US Army’s “robotic mule” unmanned ground vehicle could be equipped with weapon systems in its next iteration.

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US Awards $1.8 Billion to Build Military Satellite Internet

The US Space Development Agency has awarded $1.8 billion in contracts to three companies to establish a military communication network prototype.

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Menu of Foreign Policy: Sanctions, Cyberwar, and Troop Deployment in Ukraine

Countries have a menu of different options to achieve foreign policy goals and the US is currently evaluating which options it will pursue to try to dissuade Russia.

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