China is trying to overcome weaknesses in its military by 'aggressively recruiting' Western pilots to train its aviators, Five Eyes intel allies warn

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J-16 fighter jet performs in the sky during the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2022, on November 9, 2022 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of China
J-16 fighter jet performs in the sky during the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2022, on November 9, 2022 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of China

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Ukraine is facing training problems, but it's handling its new combat troops better than the Russians, war analysts say

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Ukrainian service members near Bakhmut on March 24, 2023.

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The Kremlin is accused of waging a 'shadow war' against the West with incidents of Russian sabotage on the rise

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The shadows of Russian soldiers are seen on the ground as they march at the Red Square
The shadows of Russian soldiers are seen on the ground as they march at the Red Square during the Victory Day military parade general rehearsal in Moscow.

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Ukraine could soon fire Western-supplied missiles at targets in Russia. But don't expect that to tilt the war in its favor.

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A service member of Ukraine's National Guard firing a D-20 howitzer on the front line in the Kharkiv region
A service member of Ukraine's National Guard firing a D-20 howitzer on the front line in the Kharkiv region on May 21, 2024.

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Why the Swedish and Finnish Air Forces are a powerful add to NATO

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Three Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets escort a B-52H Stratofortress in a 2022 flight.
Three Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets escort a B-52H Stratofortress in a 2022 flight.

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NATO doesn't have enough air defenses to protect Eastern Europe from an invasion: report

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Russian Sukhoi SU-25 fighter jets releasing smoke in the colours of the Russian flag as they fly over Red Square at the Moscow Victory Day parade on May 9, 2024.
Russian Sukhoi SU-25 fighter jets releasing smoke in the colours of the Russian flag as they fly over Red Square at the Moscow Victory Day parade on May 9, 2024.

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A major NATO country says Ukraine should be allowed to use Western weapons on targets inside Russia, on one condition

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French President Emmanuel Macron showing a map during a press conference at the German government guest house in Meseberg, Berlin, Germany
French President Emmanuel Macron showing a map during a press conference in Meseberg, Berlin, on May 28, 2024.

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Putin promises 'serious consequences' to 'small, densely populated' European countries calling for Ukrainian strikes on Russia

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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6 NATO countries are planning to build a 'drone wall' to defend themselves against Russia, reports say

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Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in Kyiv on May 30, 2023.
Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in Kyiv on May 30, 2023.

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Baltic officials said they could send troops to Ukraine without waiting for NATO if Russia scores a breakthrough: report

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Lithuanian soldiers march during a military parade on Armed Forces Day 2023 in Vilnius.
Lithuanian soldiers march during a military parade on Armed Forces Day 2023 in Vilnius.

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