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China Appoints Naval Commander as Defense Minister

The promotion of Adm. Dong Jun may calm uncertainty after the unexplained disappearance of the previous minister, Gen. Li Shangfu.

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Ukraine Accuses Senior Defense Official of Embezzling $40 Million

The Ukrainian authorities said they had uncovered a scheme for the purchase of artillery shells at inflated prices, amid a…

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Japan Wants a Stronger Military. Can It Find Enough Troops?

A shrinking, aging population poses an obstacle as the nation tries to counter security threats from China and North Korea.

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Trump Will Not Testify as Scheduled in Civil Fraud Trial

Donald J. Trump has changed his mind about returning to the witness stand on Monday to testify in his own…

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Holly Maguigan, Who Fought for the Rights of Battered Women, Dies at 78

Through her scholarship and her teaching, she made it possible for women in abusive relationships to claim self-defense when fighting…

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Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons

To meet the demand, the U.S. is producing so-called FrankenSAM systems that marry advanced Western weaponry with Soviet-era items still…

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The Challenges Facing Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers

They are set to start their defense on Thursday, with the FTX founder planning to testify in his criminal fraud…

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Three Weapons That Israel and Ukraine Both Need From the U.S.

Ukraine and Israel are fighting different kinds of wars, but some weapons systems could soon be in short supply if…

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Russia Presses Ahead With Offensive Push in Eastern Ukraine

As winter approaches, Russian and Ukrainian forces are both trying to seize the initiative along different parts of the front.

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U.S. Pursues a Coveted Prize: India as a Defense Partner

Repairing American ships in Indian ports is a first step, as the U.S. military seeks to bring India into a…

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