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After Patriot crews intercepted Iran's missile attack on a US base in Qatar last month, Driscoll said that air defenders are in some ways becoming the Army's "new tip of the spear," a phrase that is typically used for troops like special operators.
What are Patriot missiles and why does Ukraine need them? - The US will send an undisclosed number of Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv, to be paid for by the EU
A new version of the Franco-Italian Samp/T air-defence system is taking aim at the dominance of the US-made Patriot missile system. Long overshadowed by its American counterpart, the upgraded Samp/T promises 360-degree radar coverage,
American fatigue with the war and the fickleness of the Trump administration remain concerns for Ukraine’s leaders.
Donald Trump’s remarks on Ukraine on Monday were far from the biggest announcement the US president could have made.
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The 41st Han Kuang exercise is taking place against a backdrop of heightened tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own and has vowed to unify with it—by force, if necessary. This year's live-fire component is the longest ever, reflecting the seriousness with which Taipei views the threat.