COVID-19

Dec- 2021 -

6 December

Staff Writer With AFP

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Governments Help Arms Firms Avoid COVID Slump: Report

The world's biggest weapons manufacturers largely avoided the economic downturn caused by COVID, a new report said.

Nov- 2021 -

11 November

Staff Writer With AFP

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China’s Xi Warns of ‘Cold War-Era’ Tensions in Asia-Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.

5 November

Airmen assigned to the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron, pose for a photo in full Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear flight gear

Zakir Gul and Alexandre Bernier

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The Importance of Biodefense in the Wake of COVID-19

The United States must assess its preparedness against acts of bioterrorism and biological warfare in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 November

Photo of Russia's Okhotnik heavy attack drone.

Inder Singh Bisht

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Russia’s First Drone Test Site Opening Postponed to Next Year

The launch of Russia’s first drone testing site has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct- 2021 -

15 October

In a handout photo taken on December 29, 2020 by US Forces Korea, a service member of the United States Forces Korea receives the first round of the Moderna vaccine at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul

Staff Writer With AFP

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US Navy Says Sailors Who Refuse Vaccine Will Be Expelled

The US Navy said Thursday that personnel who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be expelled from the force, ahead of the November 28 deadline for the injection.

Aug- 2021 -

16 August

Hercules Reyes

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Social Media Accounts Posing as US Military Express Vaccine Distrust

Anonymous accounts posing as military personnel have sprung up on various social media platforms, expressing distrust and outrage about the mandate for vaccines among service members.

10 August

Staff Writer With AFP

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Pentagon to Mandate COVID Shots for Military

The Pentagon said it will make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all members of the US military by mid-September.

Jul- 2021 -

30 July

Hercules Reyes

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US Military Back to Face Masks, Moves to Mandatory Vaccination

The United States Department of Defense is moving towards implementing mandatory vaccinations within the military and has returned to the wearing of face masks.

Jun- 2021 -

7 June

Staff Writer With AFP

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Nuclear Weapons Spending Swelled $1.4 BN Amid Pandemic: Report

Nuclear-armed countries last year increased spending on atomic weapon arsenals by 1.4 billion dollars, campaigners said Monday.

1 June

Australian Army Lieutenant coordinates the replenishment of Charlie Company at Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Brolga Run, August 13, 2020

Staff Writer With AFP

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US, Australia Scale Back War Games Over COVID Fears

A major US-Australia joint military exercise will go ahead this year despite pandemic concerns but will be significantly scaled-back, a senior Australian military officer said Tuesday.