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              Defence

              Latest news on global and regional military strategies, armed forces and weapons

              A Ukrainian soldier with an FPV drone, as Russia looks to recruit an army of gamers to help counter them. EPA

              Mapping Russia's call to Xbox warriors to wage its Ukraine drone offensive

              EuropeJune 26, 2026
              Key Kuwaiti industrial and military targets were hit during 40 days of near-constant attacks by Iran.

              ‘Red Status. Possible incoming’: Kuwaiti colonel recalls longest five minutes

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              Former armed forces minister Al Carns says he wants to 'trigger debate' and secure bold policies. Reuters

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              UKJune 23, 2026
              Edge Group is aggressively expanding in Europe through key partnerships. Photo: Edge

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              BusinessJune 17, 2026
              A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (Thaad) launching station in Israel in 2019. AFP

              Trump uses Cold War-era law to boost US weapon supplies after stocks depleted by Iran conflict

              USJune 16, 2026
              The strategic agreement with Safran comes as Edge speeds its expansion in Europe. WAM

              Edge and Safran sign pact to develop next-generation smart weapons

              TechnologyJune 15, 2026
              Pouring huge sums into military capabilities without comparable investment in prevention and resolution creates a vicious cycle. AFP

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              EditorialJune 15, 2026
              Dan Jarvis, the new UK Defence Secretary, officially opens a drone manufacturing centre in Swindon on Friday. Photo: Prime Minister's Office

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              UKJune 12, 2026
              John Healey's resignation is a significant blow to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reuters

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              Shadi's take on the revised US plan for troop deployment in Poland

              CartoonMay 22, 2026
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