Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
Category: Defense and Military Forces
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How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies
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Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.
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For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand
The New York Times – On the Runway:By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war.
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The War That Could Swallow the World
The New York Times – On the Runway:Whatever is happening in Iran, it isn’t working.
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Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.
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Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval
The New York Times – Business:A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.
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The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”
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Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
The New York Times – Business:Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
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The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
The New York Times – Business:China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
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What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing so.
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Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The New York Times – Business:The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.