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A Possible Counter to China: An Indo-Pacific NATO?

While a NATO-like alliance the Indo-Pacific could draw the US into an unwanted war, the greater peril lies in the gradual encroachment of a belligerent China.

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Ukraine Modifying Commercial Drones to Attack Russian Tanks

The Ukrainian military is revamping available commercial drones to help destroy Russian tanks and trenches.

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Taiwan Buys 18 Additional HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US

Taiwan has announced the acquisition of 18 additional M142 HIMARS launchers to bolster its precision strike capabilities.

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South Korea’s KF-21 Jet Clears Combat Assessment

South Korea’s locally-developed KF-21 fighter jet passed a provisional combat suitability evaluation this week.

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High Stakes for Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Against Russian Troops

Ukraine's highly anticipated counteroffensive will be an important test of its ability to make significant new gains against Russian forces.

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USAF Tests Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pod on MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air Force recently tested the Angry Kitten ALQ-167 Electronic Countermeasures Pod on an MQ-9A Reaper drone.

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BAE, Iveco Introduce Amphibious Combat Vehicle to International Market

BAE Systems and Iveco Defence Vehicles have introduced the Amphibious Combat Vehicle to international customers at a defense fair in Spain.

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Britain, Germany Say US Must Decide on Jets for Ukraine

Any decision to send F16 fighter jets to Ukraine will fall on the White House, the UK and German defense ministers said.

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Bath Iron Works Lays Keel for Next Flight III Arleigh Burke Destroyer

Bath Iron Works has laid the keel for the US Navy’s future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

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German Lawmakers Approve $1.7B Purchase of 50 Puma Infantry Vehicles

German lawmakers have approved the purchase of 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicles at a cost of $1.7 billion.

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