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Trump Administration Tells Pentagon To Slash Budget
The Trump administration has ordered senior US military leaders to plan for expansive cuts that could slash the defense budget by eight percent annually, or some $290 billion within the next five years, US media reported Wednesday.
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Luigi Mangione Now Has A Personal Website, Makes First Public Statement
In a statement posted on a website created by his defense team, Mangione acknowledged the outpouring of support he has received, saying,"I am overwhelmed by - and grateful for - everyone who has written me to share their stories..."
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Europe Can't Assume US Troop "Will Last Forever": Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned NATO allies in Europe against assuming that the American troop presence on the continent would "last forever", as he urged them to spend more on defence.
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F-35 Fighter Jets, Javelin Missiles: What PM Modi, Trump Discussed On Defence Ties
In a joint press conference with Donald Trump, PM Narendra Modi said the US has an "important role" in India's defence preparedness.
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Pentagon Doubles Number Of News Outlets To 'Rotate' Out From Office Spaces
In the first round, the Defense Department said a week ago the New York Times, NBC News, Politico and the National Public Radio had to vacate their dedicated workspaces at the Pentagon.
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What Canada Defence Minister Said On Trump's Plan To Develop "Iron Dome"
Donald Trump has signed an order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the US, like the one that Israel uses to intercept rockets.
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US Senate Blocks Bill To Impose Sanctions On International Criminal Court
Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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Trump To Sign Order To Build Israeli-Style 'Iron Dome' Missile Shield
President Donald Trump said Monday he would sign an executive order to start building an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets.
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Senate Poised To Confirm Fox News Host As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump's pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job.
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Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty To Leaking Secret Israeli Plans
A CIA employee who was accused of leaking classified documents about Israel's plans to strike Iran pleaded guilty to criminal charges that he willfully retained and transmitted national defense information, the US Department of Justice said.
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Watch: Trump's Defence Pick Pete Hegseth Can't Name Countries In ASEAN
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, born in Bangkok to a Thai mother and an American father, posed the question to Pete Hegseth.
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Trump Says NATO Members Should Raise Defense Spending To 5% Of GDP
Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection.
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Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense Among 45 US Entities Penalised By China
China has escalated its counter-offensive against the United States by intensifying its sanctions on American defence firms.
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US To Continue Arms Surge To Ukraine After Russia's Christmas Attack: Biden
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he asked the U.S. Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after condemning Russia's Christmas Day attack against some of Ukraine's cities and its energy system.
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Denmark Strengthens Greenland Security and Deploys Sled Dogs After Trump's US Takeover Threat
US President-elect Donald Trump's renewed proposal to buy Greenland has drawn sharp international criticism, prompting Denmark to announce a major defense spending boost in the Arctic.
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Trump Administration Tells Pentagon To Slash Budget
The Trump administration has ordered senior US military leaders to plan for expansive cuts that could slash the defense budget by eight percent annually, or some $290 billion within the next five years, US media reported Wednesday.
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Luigi Mangione Now Has A Personal Website, Makes First Public Statement
In a statement posted on a website created by his defense team, Mangione acknowledged the outpouring of support he has received, saying,"I am overwhelmed by - and grateful for - everyone who has written me to share their stories..."
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Europe Can't Assume US Troop "Will Last Forever": Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday warned NATO allies in Europe against assuming that the American troop presence on the continent would "last forever", as he urged them to spend more on defence.
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F-35 Fighter Jets, Javelin Missiles: What PM Modi, Trump Discussed On Defence Ties
In a joint press conference with Donald Trump, PM Narendra Modi said the US has an "important role" in India's defence preparedness.
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Pentagon Doubles Number Of News Outlets To 'Rotate' Out From Office Spaces
In the first round, the Defense Department said a week ago the New York Times, NBC News, Politico and the National Public Radio had to vacate their dedicated workspaces at the Pentagon.
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What Canada Defence Minister Said On Trump's Plan To Develop "Iron Dome"
Donald Trump has signed an order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the US, like the one that Israel uses to intercept rockets.
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US Senate Blocks Bill To Impose Sanctions On International Criminal Court
Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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Trump To Sign Order To Build Israeli-Style 'Iron Dome' Missile Shield
President Donald Trump said Monday he would sign an executive order to start building an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets.
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Senate Poised To Confirm Fox News Host As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump's pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job.
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Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty To Leaking Secret Israeli Plans
A CIA employee who was accused of leaking classified documents about Israel's plans to strike Iran pleaded guilty to criminal charges that he willfully retained and transmitted national defense information, the US Department of Justice said.
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Watch: Trump's Defence Pick Pete Hegseth Can't Name Countries In ASEAN
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, born in Bangkok to a Thai mother and an American father, posed the question to Pete Hegseth.
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Trump Says NATO Members Should Raise Defense Spending To 5% Of GDP
Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection.
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Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense Among 45 US Entities Penalised By China
China has escalated its counter-offensive against the United States by intensifying its sanctions on American defence firms.
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US To Continue Arms Surge To Ukraine After Russia's Christmas Attack: Biden
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he asked the U.S. Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine after condemning Russia's Christmas Day attack against some of Ukraine's cities and its energy system.
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Denmark Strengthens Greenland Security and Deploys Sled Dogs After Trump's US Takeover Threat
US President-elect Donald Trump's renewed proposal to buy Greenland has drawn sharp international criticism, prompting Denmark to announce a major defense spending boost in the Arctic.
