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15 February

Arms

US Awards $522M Contracts for Artillery Shells for Ukraine

The US Army said that it had awarded $522 million in orders to two companies to manufacture 155 mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine.

14 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Allies Scramble to Keep Ammo Flowing

Ukraine's Western backers pushed to keep the huge amounts of ammunition and arms Kyiv needs flowing to the battlefield.

14 February

Asia Pacific

A Chinese coast guard vessel shines a "military grade laser light" at a Philippine coast guard boat in the disputed South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive’ Laser Use Against Ship

The Philippines condemned the actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.

13 February

Americas

US Navy sailors recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast

Staff Writer With AFP

US Recovers Sensor Parts From Downed Chinese Balloon: Military

The US has recovered important sensor and electronics parts from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon it shot down earlier this month.

13 February

Americas

US sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the Atlantic Ocean

Staff Writer With AFP

Speculation Grows as US Shoots Down New Mystery Object

A US warplane shot down a new flying object near the Canadian border, the latest of three mysterious devices spotted over North American airspace.

10 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Germany, US Bid on NATO Small Drone Program

Germany-based Rheinmetall has teamed with US aviation firm AeroVironment to support NATO’s unmanned aerial systems program.

10 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Admits Receiving Missile Strike Coordinates From US

Ukrainian military officials have revealed that the US is helping the war-torn nation carry out missile strikes by providing detailed coordinates.

10 February

Commentary

The Chinese flag is raised during a military parade at the Zhurihe training base

George Landrith

China’s Spy Balloon Is National Security Wake-Up Call for the US

As China is expanding its hegemonic activities, the United States must look to shore itself up both militarily and economically against the PRC.

9 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Can Be Deterred Through Decade on Invading Taiwan: US Official

A senior US official voiced optimism that China could be deterred from invading Taiwan over this decade, a contrast to more dire predictions from Washington.

9 February

Asia Pacific