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​U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin poses with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, November 18, 2024.
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Philippines locks in enhanced defense deal with US to deter China

Manila’s top defense official Gilberto Teodoro signed a treaty with the US on Monday that will allow the Philippines to access more closely-held military intelligence and purchase more advanced technology to defend itself from China.

Europe needs to strengthen its defenses, says President Macron
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Europe needs to strengthen its defenses, says President Macron

Does President Macron in France, thinks that Europe can't rely on the United States for its defense no longer? Does the resurgence of the radical right in any way impair the celebration in Portugal that is 50 years since the coup, the revolution that overturned the dictatorship? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics from Stockholm.

​FILE PHOTO: Somali supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hold Turkey's flag during celebrations after the second round of the presidential election, in Mogadishu, Somalia May 29, 2023.
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Somalia signs defense pact with Turkey amid tensions with Ethiopia

Turkey confirmed Thursday that it has signed a defense agreement with Somalia.

The Graphic Truth — WAR! Who is it good for?
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The Graphic Truth — WAR! Who is it good for?

We take a look at how the stock prices of the world's top listed defense companies have performed in 2022 so far.

The Graphic Truth: Who does China buy arms from & sell to?
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The Graphic Truth: Who does China buy arms from & sell to?

The US claimed earlier this week that Russia had asked China for weapons to fight in Ukraine. We still don’t know whether that was true or what came of the supposed request, but interestingly, China buys most of its arms from Russia and doesn’t sell any to Moscow. Here’s a look at Chinese weapons imports and exports.

China tails US warship in Taiwan Strait
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China tails US warship in Taiwan Strait

Japan weighs ships for Aegis missile defence system
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Japan weighs ships for Aegis missile defence system

Taiwan says faces daily threat as US notifies of new arms sale
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Taiwan says faces daily threat as US notifies of new arms sale

Japan to approve plans for Aegis-equipped ships as missile interceptors
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Japan to approve plans for Aegis-equipped ships as missile interceptors

Shame and vindication as Australia digests report of Afghan military killings
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Shame and vindication as Australia digests report of Afghan military killings