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Briefing: Pentagon probe points to U.S. missile hitting Iranian school

Strategic angle: A military assessment suggests a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile was responsible for at least 165 deaths at an Iranian girls' school.

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Briefing: 'US war on Iran tactically very successful: Strategic success will be 'elusive', warns Schneiderman

Strategic angle: Genie Godula welcomes Daniel Schneiderman, who discusses the tactical military successes of the US in Iran and the challenges of achieving strategic goals.

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Briefing: Centre of Beirut shocked after Israeli army strikes apartment block

Strategic angle: Over 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes, with nearly 600 having died since the start of the war.

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Briefing: How the Pentagon Is Fumbling the Nuclear Energy Renaissance

Strategic angle: An analysis of the Pentagon's challenges in adapting to the nuclear energy revival.

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Briefing: While southern Lebanon evacuates, northern Israel stays put

Strategic angle: France will be sending 60 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon amid evacuations ordered by the Israeli army.

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Briefing: US military releases footage of strikes on Iranian naval vessels

Strategic angle: Video shows US forces targeting Iranian navy vessels amid rising tensions in the region.

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Briefing: War on Iran risks emboldening hardliners, reinforcing value of covert nuclear programme

Strategic angle: Military strikes against Iran may strengthen hardline factions and validate their nuclear ambitions.

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Briefing: Global development our 'first line of defence’: Marcos Neto warns 'multilateral system under strain'

Strategic angle: Marcos Athias Neto emphasizes the urgent need for global development amidst a crisis affecting the multilateral system.

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Briefing: Iran war lifts K-defence company offering cheap Patriot rival

Strategic angle: LIG Nex1’s Cheongung-II success in real-war situation set to foster demand for Korean security tech

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Briefing: Live: Israel and Iran exchange strikes as missile threats escalate

Strategic angle: Israel activated air defences after missile attacks from Iran, escalating tensions in the region.

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Briefing: US weighs sending forces into Iran to secure nuclear stockpile, reports say

Strategic angle: Concerns rise over Iran's nuclear capabilities as US considers military options.

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Briefing: Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in-flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft

Strategic angle: The two-year deal covers satellite communications for Navy C-37 executive jets used to transport senior leaders.

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Briefing: Video shows US Tomahawk missile strike next to bombed Iranian school

Strategic angle: A newly released video reveals the impact of a US missile strike near a school in Iran, raising concerns over military actions.

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Briefing: Syria appoints Kurdish military official assistant defense minister

Strategic angle: Sipan Hamo's appointment marks a significant step in integrating Kurdish forces into the Syrian government.

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Briefing: Extractivism On The Defense: Mining Capital, The Neoliberal State, And Community And Indigenous Power In Central America

Strategic angle: An exploration of the dynamics between mining capital and indigenous power in Central America.

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Briefing: Erdogan warns Iran against 'provocative steps' after second missile intercepted

Strategic angle: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cautions Tehran following the interception of a ballistic missile aimed at Turkey.

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Escalation in Beirut: Israeli Strikes Result in High Casualties

The Israeli military's expanded operations in Beirut have resulted in nearly 400 reported deaths, including 83 children, raising concerns over the humanitarian implications.

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Anthropic's Strategic Negotiations with the Pentagon: A Critical Junction

Dario Amodei's negotiations with the Department of Defense underscore the precarious nature of Anthropic's defense relationships amid rising scrutiny.

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Significant Escalation in Military Tensions Following U.S. Submarine Incident

The recent sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka, resulting in 87 deaths, marks a critical point in regional military dynamics.