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US to Cut NATO Crisis Support, Shifting Burden to Europe

The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the military resources it would make available to NATO in a major crisis, according to reports detailing a recent closed-door briefing for alliance members.

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CANSEC expo expects up to 20,000 attendees

Canada’s largest defense and security exposition is experiencing unprecedented growth this week, with organizers forecasting a major surge in attendance driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and a renewed federal fo...

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US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B for satellite network

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a secure, high-speed satellite communications network for global military operations. The service announced the fixed-price agreement on Tuesday.

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Russia permits banks to arm staff for drone defense

Russia has passed legislation authorizing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate defense systems and arm personnel to counter drone attacks.

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. starts Japan state visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday for a four-day state visit, aiming to elevate bilateral ties with Japan across security, economic, and energy sectors.

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US strike kills one, spares two on Pacific drug boat

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one person and leaving two survivors. U.S.

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NATO assigns German Netherlands corps to Baltic defense

NATO is establishing a new military command structure to strengthen the defense of its eastern flank, specifically to facilitate the rapid deployment of forces to Latvia and Estonia in the event of a conflict with Russia...

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UK chief warns of Russian hybrid threat and China tech race

The head of Britain's signals intelligence agency will warn on Wednesday that the nation faces a "moment of consequence" amid escalating hybrid threats from Russia and a narrowing technological advantage over China.

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US picks five firms to negotiate plutonium fuel conversion

The United States has selected five companies for advanced negotiations to potentially convert surplus Cold War-era plutonium into fuel for next-generation nuclear reactors, marking a significant shift in the management ...

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NASA awards $627M for lunar rovers, landers and drones

NASA has awarded contracts to multiple private companies to build and deliver the first hardware for a planned lunar base, a significant step in establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon.

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Widow's X post draws crowds to Arlington grave

A simple social media request from a Gold Star widow prompted an unexpected and widespread response at Arlington National Cemetery this Memorial Day, drawing dozens of strangers and senior government officials to her hus...

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Pentagon lifts price of SpaceX Starlink terminals to $25,000

SpaceX has secured a significant price increase from the U.S. Department of Defense for its Starlink satellite internet service used to guide American military drones in operations against Iran.

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North Korea conducts nuclear‑capable cruise missile test

North Korea has conducted a series of weapons tests involving multiple new systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile intended for deployment near the border with South Korea.

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South Korean submarine docks in BC for Canada contract race

A South Korean submarine has arrived in British Columbia as part of a high-stakes competition to secure a multibillion-dollar contract to build Canada’s next submarine fleet.

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RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey had its satellite navigation system disabled by suspected Russian electronic warfare during a flight from Estonia back to Britain on Thursday, forcing pilots to rely o...

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RFA Lyme Bay crew on standby for Hormuz mine clearance

Hundreds of British sailors aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay, docked off the coast of Gibraltar, are on standby for a possible mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz, though deployment remains un...

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Hegseth Tells West Point Graduates They May Face War Soon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address Saturday at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, telling nearly 1,000 graduates they could be heading to war soon while sharply criticizing diversity in...

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New Zealand announces NZ$1.58 billion maritime security investment

The New Zealand government has announced a significant new investment in maritime security, allocating approximately NZ$1.58 billion for naval upgrades, drone systems, and ship maintenance.

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Pentagon says Canada gave no credible response to NORAD priorities document

A senior U.S. defense official has stated that the Pentagon provided Canada with a classified document outlining American priorities for North American defense cooperation but did not receive what it considers a credible...

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