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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoTaiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China's intensifying' threats
The Taiwan president, Lai Ching-te, said there was no room for compromise on national security, and he was committed to boosting Taiwan's defences in conjunction with US support. This is not an ideological struggle, nor a unification vs independence' debate, but a struggle to defend democratic Taiwan' and refuse to submit to being China's Taiwan'. Lai and defence minister, Wellington Koo, announced the spending bump an increase of at least $8bn on what had previously been flagged on Wednesday after a briefing from the national security council.
World news
Software development
fromBusiness Insider
1 week agoThe US Army says it's getting soldiers next-day fixes on new tech rather than making them wait 6 months
Soldiers and developers collaboratively iterate on NGC2 software, enabling overnight fixes and faster adaptation to prepare the Army for potential high-intensity conflict.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month agoOnce America's Enemy, One Country Now Has Nearly 80,000 War Vehicles at the Ready
Rising military powers are modernizing and expanding armored vehicle fleets with domestically produced tanks, upgraded APCs, and new IFVs to enhance tactical and strategic capabilities.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months agoChina displays its military might at parade attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un
China held a massive military parade in Beijing showcasing advanced weaponry and signaling geopolitical alignment with Russia, North Korea, and challengers to the U.S.-led order.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
3 months agoGermany hopes it can build up its Army by asking young people really nicely to sign up (and giving them more money)
Germany launches a drive to boost voluntary military service to reach 260,000 active troops and 200,000 reservists amid concerns over Russian aggression.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months agoCult Much?' House Dem Nukes GOP Colleague For Showing Up on Floor With Poster Designed to Swell Up' Trump's Ego
HR 1 stops the largest tax increase in U.S. history while providing the largest cut for working and middle-class families ever, with no tax on tips or overtime.
US politics
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