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US Sale of MQ-9 SeaGuardian Drones to Taiwan Reaches Final Stage

The sale of four US-made MQ-9 SeaGuardian drones to Taiwan has reached its final stage of approval after crossing a key hurdle at Congress.

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‘China Is Angry:’ Taiwan Anxiety Rises as Saber-Rattling Grows

The tank traps on the beaches of Kinmen Island are a stark reminder that Taiwan lives under the constant threat of a Chinese invasion -- and fears of a conflict breaking out are now at their highest in decades.

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Eyeing China, US and India Accelerate Defense Bonds

Two days of meetings by the top US and Indian diplomatic and defense chiefs in New Delhi underscored a desire for growing military cooperation driven by mutual distrust of China. 

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US Announces $2.4 Billion Sale of Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan

The United States said it had approved a $2.4 billion sale of 100 Harpoon coastal defense systems to Taiwan, defying Beijing's anger over a $1 billion missile deal last week.

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Xi Invokes Chinese Military Might With US in Mind

With tensions at their highest in decades between Beijing and Washington, China is making much of the 70th anniversary of its forces entering the fight, intended as much for domestic consumption as it is a warning to its superpower rivals.

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It’s Bigger Than Icebreakers: America’s Path Forward in the Arctic

The United States, once the primary architect of the post-war Arctic order, must build from its rich past in the region and embark on a historic venture for the High North.

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Pentagon Chief Stresses Stronger Alliances to Counter China, Russia

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper revealed a new initiative to strengthen and expand US alliances with "like-minded democracies" to counter Russia and China.

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US Army to Improve Encryption of Drone Communications

The US army is collaborating with two companies to enable small unmanned aircraft systems to deploy a robust, on-demand, highly-secure communications network.

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Defense Secretary Talks Latest Technologies to Give US Troops the Edge

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper outlined America's modernization priorities in the face of Russian and Chinese efforts to undermine US military and technological advantages.

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China Unveils Swarm Drone Technology to Overwhelm Enemy’s Defenses

Chinese state-owned company CETC released a 58-second video of the test-launch of 48 attack drones that reportedly carry high-explosives warheads capable of destroying tanks and other armored vehicles.

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