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US Army ammo plant boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammo plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand.
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The Americas
Biden pushed forward with Gaza pier despite warnings, watchdog says
A government watchdog says President Joe Biden ordered the construction of a temporary Gaza aid pier over warnings about its feasibility.
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US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA to pay $24M to settle fraud probe
The Justice Department said Austal USA conspired to mislead shareholders and investors about its financial condition.
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This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades
Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.
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US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of aiding Russia’s war machine
The sanctions are intended to fulfill President Biden's commitments with G-7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains.
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Push for self-reliance drives defense revenue surge among Top 100
Asian and European defense companies in the Top 100 list of highest revenue drivers are growing faster than those based in the United States.
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The Top 100 is here: Find out how defense companies performed in FY23
We reveal who’s up and who’s down for 2024, based on fiscal 2023 defense revenue.
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Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, foreign policy
The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president highlights how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the world.
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First woman becomes commander of Canadian Armed Forces
Gen. Jennie Carignan is the first woman to lead the military of any Group of 20 or Group of Seven country, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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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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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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NATO calls Ukraine’s path to membership ‘irreversible’ in new pledge
The Washington Summit's final plan included a package of material support for Ukraine, alongside sharp critiques of China.
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Opinion
German brigade entering Lithuania is a welcome change for NATO
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are the NATO member states with the most pressing need for additional assets capable of deterring Russia.
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Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven to leave job in August
Erik Raven has served as Navy under secretary since April 2022.
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Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89
During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Pentagon postpones Army exercise amid diplomatic tensions with Georgia
The change of plan comes as Georgia faces accusations that the country is trending toward authoritarianism and strengthening its relationship with Russia.
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Marines, Air Force on track for 2024 recruiting; Navy projected to miss
Here's where each of the services stand.
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