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Briefing: Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem

Strategic angle: An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.

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Briefing: The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready

Strategic angle: Palmer Luckey's Anduril, software AI company Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX are getting the lion's share of defense tech dollars from the Pentagon.

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Ukraine, Saudi sign air defence deal during Zelensky surprise visit

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement amid rising threats from Iranian drone attacks.

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Briefing: Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis

Strategic angle: Nationwide exercise aims to expand militarisation among youth as fuel shortages escalate.

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Briefing: Ukraine, UAE seal defence deal: Kyiv’s 'know-how and equipment” gain recognition

Strategic angle: Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on defence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Briefing: Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

Strategic angle: U.S. officials provide insights on the status of Iran's missile capabilities amidst ongoing tensions.

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Briefing: Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

Strategic angle: The involvement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the promotion process raises concerns about diversity in military leadership.

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Briefing: Troop deployments test Republicans’ nerves on Capitol Hill

Strategic angle: Concerns rise among GOP members regarding military actions.

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Briefing: Ex-Red Army Faction member Klette faces new charges

Strategic angle: Prosecutors have filed a raft of new charges against former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette, relating to serious attacks in the early 1990s.

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Briefing: 'As soon as a peace agreement or ceasefire is reached in Ukraine, the Russians will be able to rebuild,' warns Sweden's chief of military operations

Strategic angle: Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum expresses concerns over the adaptability of Russian forces in a recent interview.

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Briefing: 'Killer drone' in Portugal: what we know about this powerful weapon

Strategic angle: The MQ-9 Reaper drones are set to be assembled at Lajes air base, but Portugal seeks crucial details regarding their operation.

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Briefing: Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

Strategic angle: US officials reveal that a leading Chinese chipmaker has provided technology to Iran's military.

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Briefing: German soldier suspended after allegedly passing plans of defence purchases to lobbyist

Strategic angle: Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released.

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Briefing: Countries deploying growing number of nuclear weapons, international monitors warn

Strategic angle: Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report.

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Iran’s military leaders dismiss Trump’s deal claims

Military command says it will not ‘come to terms’ with US after Washington presents 15-point plan to end war

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Briefing: Missile Specialist Posts Mixed Q4, Sees Rising Defense Demand

Strategic angle: Missile Specialist reports mixed results for the fourth quarter while anticipating increased demand in the defense sector.

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Briefing: War in the Mideast: Iranian cluster ballistic missiles test Israel’s defences

Strategic angle: As the regional conflict between Israel and Iran enters a volatile new phase, a banned weapon of war is reappearing over civilian centers.

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Briefing: Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

Strategic angle: Exploring the potential revival of Anthropic's deal with the Pentagon.

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Briefing: Gulf states say they're ready for 'self defense' as stance shifts on Iran war

Strategic angle: Gulf states have issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Iran's "blatant" and "criminal" attacks against them.

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Briefing: Bundeswehr could help secure Hormuz but once war ends, German defence minister says

Strategic angle: The Bundeswehr could take on a role in securing one of the world's most important trade routes after the end of the war, but now is not the time to discuss that.