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US Tech Firms Test Hitchhiker Interceptor Drone on Ukraine Frontline

Two American technology firms have deployed their “revolutionary” Hitchhiker interceptor drone on the Ukrainian frontline to test its effectiveness in real combat situations.

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Iran’s Missiles Push It Closer to Russia — at the West’s Expense

Iran’s increasing military support for Russia, particularly through the supply of missiles, is exacerbating tensions in both Europe and the Middle East.

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Russia Says Turkey Can’t Hand Over S-400 to US as Speculation Mounts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov quashed the possibility of Turkey handing over its S-400 air defense system to the US.

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On the Need for Intermediate Force: Operational Lessons From the Afghanistan Evacuation

The US military needs to prioritize developing and integrating non-lethal weapons to better manage complex and ambiguous combat situations like the 2021 airlift at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

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Why the US and Its Allies Are Losing the New International Hostage Game

The current practice of prisoner swaps, where innocent Western citizens are exchanged for convicted criminals from authoritarian regimes like Russia and Iran, is dangerous and counterproductive.

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Benin at Crossroads: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Rising Terrorism

Benin must take urgent action as extremist violence skyrockets, with militant groups exploiting local grievances and weak government policies, turning the nation into a new terrorism hotspot in West Africa.

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Israel Fields ‘World’s First Fully Automatic’ 155mm Howitzer

The Israel Defense Forces has fielded the Roem/Sigma self-propelled howitzer following a series of tests.

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Ukraine Reports First Kill Inside Russia Using Western Weapons

Ukraine has reported its first-ever kill inside Russia using Western-supplied weapons.

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Why We Can’t Beat the Houthis

The US has lost control of the Red Sea due to its reliance on remote warfare tactics, like missiles and drones, which are ineffective against opponents who hide among civilians.

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How to Ruin the Marine Corps

Force Design 2030 transformed the US Marine Corps from a worldwide force in readiness to a service primarily aimed at deterring fighting a war against China in the South China Sea.

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