Defense and Military Forces – Page 7

Gaston Glock, Inventor of the Gun That Bears His Name, Dies at 94

A reclusive Austrian billionaire, he created the handgun worn by two-thirds of America’s police officers and the security forces of at least 48 countries.

By Robert D. McFadden

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U.S. to Clamp Down on Financial Firms That Help Russia Buy Military Supplies

President Biden will sign an executive order granting the Treasury Department broader powers to curb the flow of weapons components.

By Alan Rappeport

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U.S. and Europe Eye Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine as Funding Dries Up

Despite legal reservations, policymakers are weighing the consequences of using $300 billion in Russian assets to help Kyiv’s war effort.

By David E. Sanger and Alan Rappeport

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How China Is Profiting From Trade With Russia

The country’s trade with Russia this year has exceeded $200 billion, and makers of cars and trucks are the big winners.

By Keith Bradsher

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