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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Dexter Filkins on Drones and the Future of Warfare

Since the end of the Cold War, most Americans have taken U.S. military supremacy for granted. We can no longer afford to do so, according to reporting by the staff writer Dexter Filkins. China has developed advanced weapons that rival or surpass America's; and at the same time, drone warfare has fundamentally changed calculations of the battlefield.
US politics
#military-spending
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

SIPRI report: New record in global military spending DW 04/28/2025

Global military spending climbed to over $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking the fastest rise since the Cold War.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

SIPRI report: New record in global military spending DW 04/28/2025

Global military spending climbed to over $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking the fastest rise since the Cold War.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The World's Largest Warship is Over 3 Football Fields Long

North Korea is building a new, large guided-missile frigate, marking a significant step in naval capability.
#military-power
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

These Are the Only Nations with Billion-Dollar Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft carriers serve as critical mobile military bases, influencing global military power dynamics.
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago
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This Quiet Island Nation Has a Massive Attack Helicopter Army

Emerging global powers increasingly rely on attack helicopters to enhance their military strategies and influence in international relations.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

These Are the Only Nations with Billion-Dollar Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft carriers serve as critical mobile military bases, influencing global military power dynamics.
more#military-power
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This Country Spent Billions Building a Artillery Army 6x Bigger Than America's

Strong ground forces remain vital despite advancements in military technology like drones and cyber warfare.
Costly artillery upgrades are crucial for modern military capabilities, reflecting each country’s defense priorities.
#military-strength
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

These Economic Powers Have the Largest Standing Armies in the World, and America Is Not #1

The size and readiness of a nation's standing army are crucial for its military strength.
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from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

This Fighter Jet Carries a Massive Payload of 24,000 Pounds

Fighter jets' payload capacities are essential for understanding military capabilities and developing defense strategies.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Which Rising World Power Has the Most Tanks?

The Netherlands' decision to acquire 46 Leopard 2A8 tanks signals a strategic shift towards strengthening military readiness and countering potential threats from Russian aggression.
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

F-35 Lightning II in Demand - These Countries Are the Top Buyers

The F-35 Lightning II is a highly sought-after stealth fighter jet, with numerous countries acquiring it to enhance their air force capabilities.
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

Dominating the Skies - The Countries With the Most Fighter Jets

The evolution of fighter jets since WWII, marked by the U.S.'s lead in technology and numbers, underscores the ongoing race in military aviation.
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from24/7 Wall St.
9 months ago

The US Newest's Military Branch Already Has Challengers

The geopolitical landscape of space warfare is shifting as Russia and China enhance their military capabilities, raising concerns for U.S. security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Putin orders third increase in Russian troop numbers sInce Ukraine invasion

Russia is set to increase its active military personnel by 180,000, becoming the second largest army globally after China.
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