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German businessman convicted of delivering components to Russian firms
The unidentified businessman was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison.
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How the Swedish Air Force is finding its flow as part of NATO
Interview: Swedish Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman talks next-gen fighters, his service's take on drones, and Russian aircraft near Scandinavia.
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US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea
Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.
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China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.
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New UK government orders review of ‘hollowed out’ armed forces
The U.K. must contend with security threats emanating from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, the thinking behind the analysis goes.
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Embraer banks on Farnborough Airshow to boost C-390 cargo plane sales
The Brazilian company considers customer Portugal as a door opener for more NATO sales.
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MBDA eyes a long-range strike missile boom in Europe
The firm has presented its Land Cruise Missile as a candidate for a new multinational pact aimed at developing and fielding long-range weapons in Europe.
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India unveils light tank designed for operations near the China border
Desert and high-altitude trials are up next for the vehicle, before the Indian Army runs its own extensive tests.
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How Europe’s next-generation combat jet aims to catch the AI wave
The signature air-power program aims to be first such effort with artificial intelligence fully baked into every aspect.
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Italy Air Force eyes new tanker competition after dropping Boeing buy
Should the Airbus aircraft be picked, it would mark an important shift for Italy after relying on Boeing tankers for over a decade.
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Slovenia picks howitzers, air defense systems and armored vehicles
Ljubljana aims to secure funds from the European Union to finance “the construction of joint military capabilities” together with other member states.
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Issa urges House colleagues to learn from South China Sea crises
Keynote speakers at CSIS' event said international law needs to be obeyed in the South China Sea.
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Bollinger ready to vie for US, Canada, Finland icebreaker contracts
The company will build Polar Security Cutters for the U.S. as it signs an icebreaker pact with Canada and Finland.
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At NATO summit, a question of what the alliance wants from the Pacific
At the NATO summit, officials from four Indo-Pacific countries — Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan — met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
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Switzerland squares neutrality with its European air-defense push
The European Sky Shield Initiative's focus procurement and other non-operational aspects have eased Swiss neutrality concerns, officials and analysts say.
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Germany buys more Patriots as it supplements Ukraine’s air defense
Germany has ordered $2.4 billion worth of Patriot components this year, as Berlin bolsters its own air defense and supplies Ukraine.
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Slovakia’s F-16 top-up plans reopen political battles over Ukraine aid
The country's Moscow-friendly government has walked back on a combat-helicopter deal for Bell AH-1Z Vipers, championed by the previous Cabinet.
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