Ukraine got the go-ahead to hit Russia with F-16s, but doing so could be a waste of a good jet

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Two F-16 perform fly-bys against a blue sky
Two F-16 perform fly-bys in Fetesti, Romania in November 2023.

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Filipino soldiers had to use their bare hands to fight off Chinese coast guards with swords, a general said

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A photo from March 2024 showing a China coast guard vessel sailing near the Philippine military
A photo from March 2024 shows a China coast guard vessel sailing near the Philippine military chartered vessel Unaizah.

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Kim Jong Un and Putin have upgraded their bromance, saying Russia and North Korea have reached a 'new high of alliance'

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during a signing ceremony of the new partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during a signing ceremony of the new partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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Russian arms manufacturers are 'scrambling to expand their production capabilities using whatever they can get,' expert says

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits Uralvagonzavod, the country's main tank factory, in February 2024.

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The US Air Force's next-gen stealth fighter faces an uncertain future amid modernization cost woes

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The F-22 Raptor.
The F-22 Raptor.

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Trump's ex-national security advisor wants to restart US nuke testing. Nuclear experts warn that's not a good idea.

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US President Donald Trump(L)speaks next to new national security advisor Robert O'Brien on September 18, 2019, at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California.
US President Donald Trump(L)speaks next to new national security advisor Robert O'Brien on September 18, 2019, at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California.

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Satellite images show Russia's putting ships in the path of Ukraine's naval drones to protect Putin's prize, but it's likely not enough

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Additional defenses can be seen in place on June 8.
Additional defenses can be seen in place on June 8.

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The US military is 'alarmingly slow' at delivering new weapons, making it tougher to keep its edge against top threats, watchdog finds

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US Army soldiers fire the M777 howitzer at Fort Sill.
US Army soldiers fire the M777 howitzer at Fort Sill.

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Weapons from longtime foes North and South Korea have been fueling opposite sides of the war in Ukraine

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Ukrainian soldiers conduct combat drills as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on March 20, 2024.
Ukrainian soldiers conduct combat drills as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on March 20, 2024.

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A Russian submarine that just left Cuba is 'falling apart' with its soundproofing panels falling off

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Russian Marines standing guard on top of the Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan at Havana's harbor, Cuba
Russian Marines standing guard on top of the Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan at Havana's harbor, Cuba, on June 12, 2024.

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