Defense
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World
Switzerland and Austria, Both Traditionally Neutral, Join a German-Led Air Defense Initiative
GENEVA — Switzerland and Austria, two countries with strong traditions of foreign-policy neutrality, signaled their intention on Friday to join a German-led initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s air defenses to deal with threats highlighted by ...
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World
Wagner Founder Rebuffs Order Over Fighter Contracts With Russian Military
The leader of Russia’s Wagner private military company said Sunday that his group would not comply with an order that would require it to sign a formal contract with Russia’s defense ministry by July 1. The blunt refusal to comply with the order ...
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World
U.S. Adds Aid to Ukraine to Deliver Ammunition for Drones and Artillery
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $300 million in military aid for Ukraine, the latest package of weapons and other military equipment that the United States has been sending to Kyiv since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. The package ...
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World
Bakhmut has exposed an ugly, personal feud between the Russian Defense Ministry and ‘Putin’s chef.’
For nearly a year, Russia has waged a vicious battle to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, seeking a gainafter months of embarrassing setbacks on the battlefield. Although the city has been essentially razed, seizing it and ending the longest ...
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World
Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv
A Russian barrage also damaged a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system, but officials said it was still working.
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Newyork
What It Was Like Inside the Courtroom During Trump’s Arraignment
Here are some of the most important moments from the hearing where criminal charges against Donald Trump were unveiled.
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World
What Weapons Is Ukraine Getting, and Will They Arrive in Time?
Kyiv has been promised scores of tanks and other armor, and the longest range munitions yet. But with a looming Russian offensive, a race is on to get the matériel to the battlefield.
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World
U.S. Plans to Send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine, Officials Say
The Biden administration had resisted sending tanks, which Ukraine says it needs, but the move is seen as likely to push Germany to approve the transfer of its own tanks.
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Sports
Cowboys Doomed by Miscues Against 49ers Defense
Dak Prescott’s interception woes continued and Dallas’ kicker missed an extra point as the Cowboys fell to the 49ers in the divisional round of the N.F.L. playoffs.
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World
Germany’s Defense Minister Quits, Blaming ‘Media Focus’
Christine Lambrecht was a frequent target of criticism, including over German caution on military aid to Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz had backed her strongly, and may find her hard to replace.