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China, South Korea clash over THAAD anti-missile system

The differences between South Korea and China underscored a reemerging rift between the countries just a day after their top diplomats met in eastern China and expressed hope that the issue wouldn’t become a “stumbling stone” in relations.

Spanish Army buys Milrem ground robot for testing

The evaluation comes as some European armies are in the market to equip their soldiers with robots for anything from cargo carrying to surveillance and attack missions.

China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns

The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.

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Expand Israel-Morocco security cooperation to counter malign influence in Africa

Further promoting the Israeli-Moroccan partnership — made possible by the Abraham Accords — would allow the United States to multiply its strategic footprint in Africa without diverting resources from other theaters.

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NATO’s Nordic opportunity is multidomain

The true test of Finnish and Swedish accession may be the degree to which these two new allies are prepared to support NATO's “360 degree” approach to defense.

China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

China said it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns.

Defying fiscal disruption: Defense revenues on Top 100 continue to climb, despite supply chain turmoil

Businesses faced a thorny mess in 2021 amid supply chain snarls, labor shortages and government budget uncertainty. Even so, there are signs of the global defense industry’s continued resilience.

The list is here: Find out how global defense companies performed in FY21

We reveal who’s up and who’s down for 2022, based on fiscal 2021 defense revenue.

Turkey’s defense industry eyes export expansion as government navigates geopolitical stage

Joint efforts with Ukraine; emerging markets in Africa; exports reaching all-time highs. The Turkish defense industry has been incredibly busy, but it's not all good news for the marketplace.

India’s private defense firms seek level playing field as MoD preps new arms embargo

India has banned hundreds of defense technologies from import, but is the domestic industry seeing the benefits of government action?

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China’s military modernization spurs growth for state-owned enterprises

What's the state of China's defense-industrial base, and which specific sectors are seeing increasing business?

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Even in a challenging period, publicly traded defense stocks thrive

Last year began with optimism following a weak 2020 marked by the pandemic and the uncertainties of a presidential election year. Then everything changed with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Malaysia receives first maritime patrol aircraft upgraded with US funding

The U.S. Navy has delivered to Malaysia the first of three transport aircraft upgraded to perform maritime patrol missions using U.S. funding meant to help regional nations improve maritime security.

China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait for military exercise

China says it conducted "precision missile strikes" in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday as part of military exercises.

How US Marines put Force Design 2030 to work in Europe and monitored Russian naval forces

Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, of the 2nd Marine Division and Task Force 61/2, has given Defense News an insider’s view of force structure and equipment involved in the realization of the Corps' Force Design 2030.

It‘s official: The Marine Corps has its 1st Black 4-star general

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley will now lead U.S. troops in Africa as the commander of U.S. Africa Command.

NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission

Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.

State Department clears weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been given the green light by the State Department to purchase billions worth of missiles and equipment.

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As Pelosi visits Taiwan, don’t miss the action on China in Congress

Those interested in supporting the free people of Taiwan and pushing back on increasingly aggressive behavior from Beijing should not miss an important legislative development unfolding on Capitol Hill.

Global military spending hits record high

Find out how much money goes to funding militaries around the world, plus how many warheads are still deployed.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine offers lessons on land, at sea and by air

Months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, experts says the conflict is providing new lessons across the land, air and sea domains, potentially shaping future strategies for the U.S. military.

3rd Fleet boss proposes new group to coordinate Pacific security

The U.S. is closer to conflict in the Pacific than it is to peace, the head of U.S. 3rd Fleet says, and the command structure must adjust to reflect that.

Japan warns of ‘aggressor nation’ Russia, threats to Taiwan in new whitepaper

The Japanese government says the existing international order is exposed to serious challenges, especially in the Indo-Pacific region as strategic competition among nations becomes more apparent against the backdrop of changes to the balance of power.

Meet Britain’s new ship that will test autonomous and lethal technologies

The 270-ton vessel will be used by NavyX, the British Royal Navy's experimental technology unit.

US State Department approves $8.4 billion F-35 sale to Germany

The State Department on Thursday announced the foreign military sales (FMS) approval for up to 35 F-35A aircraft, along with munitions and related equipment, for a total estimated cost of $8.4 billion.