The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
Category: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
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Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
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Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure ‘Underperforming’ Weapons Makers
In an executive order, President Trump is aiming to punish defense contractors that don’t deliver weapons quickly enough.
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Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best technology.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Already a Leader in Satellites, Gets Into the Spy Game
The Pentagon needs what the company offers to compete with China even as it frets over its potential for dominance and the billionaire’s global interests.
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How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.
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The Nonstop Work of Ukrainian Air Defenses: ‘We Have No Days Off’
Russian air attacks on Kyiv have come in relentless waves. Yet very little has penetrated the patched-together but increasingly sophisticated air defense network. Here’s why.
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Touring Atomic New Mexico and the State’s Surrounding Attractions
The New York Times – Travel:The Southwestern state was central to the development of nuclear weapons. When the testing ground for the first detonation recently reopened for visitors, a writer decided to confront that difficult history.