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• Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukraine in 4 years since Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says

  Russia’s larger army over the past year of fighting has captured just 0.79% of Ukraine’s territory, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

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  Illia Novikov, The Associated Press

  9 months ago

• Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI

  Debate continues over AI’s role in national security and concerns about how the technology could be used in high-stakes situations.

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  David Klepper

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  Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press

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  Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press

  9 months ago

• Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks with US nears

  As Iranians await the outcome of the Geneva talks on Thursday, many fear the outbreak of a war that could surpass Iran’s bloody 1980s conflict with Iraq.

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  Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

  9 months ago

• Russia’s defense-spending surge tapers off in 2025, analysts find

  Russian defense spending could potentially fall this year from “a very, very high point,” said Fenella McGerthy, an expert on defense economics at IISS.

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  Rudy Ruitenberg

  9 months ago

• US Air Force accelerates B-21 Raider production, projects 2027 fielding

  The first operational B-21 Raider is on track to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, in 2027.

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  Michael Scanlon

  9 months ago

• China’s new nuclear submarine breaks cover amid shipbuilding spree

  The U.S. Navy’s submarine capabilities are still considered superior, but Beijing is working hard to catch up.

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  Gordon Arthur

  9 months ago

• The US Air Force needs more airpower — but not the kind it’s buying

  Aircraft fly, but mass sails: The lengthy military buildup for a potential strike on Iran proves joint assets matter more than exquisite warplanes alone.

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  Maximilian K. Bremer and Kelly A. Grieco

  9 months ago

• Thanks but no thanks: Greenland declines Trump’s offer to send Navy hospital ship

  Both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama.

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  Jamey Keaten and Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press

  9 months ago

• F-22 Raptor, MQ-20 drone complete manned-unmanned flight exercise

  The exercise featured a human-piloted F-22 Raptor issuing real-time commands to the MQ-20 drone, which responded by carrying out a range of mission tasks.

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  Michael Scanlon

  9 months ago

• Rapid scaling, soldier-led market key to US drone ambitions, Army secretary says

  U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said the service will soon launch a soldier-led marketplace to market drone innovations alongside private industry.

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  Zita Ballinger Fletcher

  9 months ago

• Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?

  Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.

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  Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

  9 months ago

• Leaders look to new methods to retain Navy talent | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.24.26

  Updated promotion avenues, flexibility in duty station choices and less time at sea are all on the table as the Navy looks to keep good sailors in uniform.

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  Staff

  9 months ago