military

US, Indonesia to Increase Military Interoperability

Indonesia has announced plans to procure Boeing F-15 jets, reinforcing its pledge to increase military interoperability with the US.

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Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid With Additional $150M Pledge

Norway pledged $150 million in additional aid to Ukraine, further bolstering the country’s armed forces nine months into Russia’s invasion.

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Japan Defense Ministry Asks for $40B Budget With Eyes on Russia, China

Japan's defense ministry requested a $40 billion budget, warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II.

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French Military Reveals New Strategy to Control Seabed

The French Ministry of Armed Forces unveiled a new strategy to broaden the capabilities of the navy to control the seabed in its territorial waters.

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Europe Builds Up Mali Force as France Draws Down Troops

France's military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the restive West African country.

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Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record $6.7 Bn Extra Budget

Japan's defense ministry is seeking a record $6.7 billion additional spending this financial year to speed up purchases of military equipment.

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After Taliban Takeover, Pakistan Focuses on Military Modernization

Amid spiraling debt and economic instability, Pakistan has nonetheless increased defense spending to bolster its military.

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Tokyo Official: Japan, US May Lose Military Edge Over China

Japan and the United States may lose their military-technological edge over China, according to a defense official from Tokyo.

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Nigeria’s Military Crackdown Puts Squeeze on Bandit Gangs

Nigeria's military campaign against criminal gangs in the northwest is pushing them into neighboring regions as a result of a telecom shutdown and a squeeze on fuel and food supplies.

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Russia Holds Anti-Terror Drills With China, Missile Exercises

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, kicked off the Peace Mission 2021 at the Orenburg training grounds in Russia. In a separate drill, the Russian Navy will conduct missile tests on the Black Sea.

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