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Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

January 8, 2026

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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U. S. and Vietnam Talk Military Gear

November 3, 2025

A high-ranking U. S. defense official is visiting Vietnam to chat about possible weapons deals. This comes after years of talks about selling Vietnam some serious military hardware, like big transport planes and helicopters. The visit is happening in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. The U. S. official is

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Trump's Middle East Visit: A Boost for Qatar and US Military Might

May 15, 2025

In a significant move, a US president recently visited the largest US military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar. This visit was not just about paying tribute to the troops but also about strengthening ties between the two countries. The president highlighted a massive deal where Qatar agree

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Ukraine's Bold Move: Sanctions Hit Chinese Firms

April 18, 2025

Ukraine took a firm stand against China, imposing sanctions on three Chinese companies. This action came just after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made serious allegations against China. He claimed that China was providing weapons to Russia. China, however, has strongly denied these claims. The sanc

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EU's Big Defense Plan: Buy European, Not American

March 11, 2025

The EU is pushing for a massive defense loan program worth 150 billion euros. This money is meant to help European countries buy military equipment made in Europe. The goal is to reduce dependence on U. S. suppliers. The EU wants to boost its own defense industry. This plan is part of a broader e

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Trump's Cabinet Meeting: A Fact Check Frenzy

February 27, 2025

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give

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Russia's War Losses: A Quick Look at the Numbers

November 11, 2024

As the war in Ukraine continues, the toll on Russian military equipment is becoming clear. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russia has lost almost 10, 000 tanks, around 20, 000 armored patrol vehicles (APVs), and nearly 30, 000 vehicles and fuel tanks since the start of their full-scale

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Ukraine: Russia's Biggest One-Day Troop Loss in Months

October 26, 2024

Russia faced one of its worst days in Ukraine. On October 25, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that 1, 630 Russian soldiers were lost, making it the third-highest single-day loss since the invasion began in February 2022. This brings the total number of Russian soldiers lost to 685, 910. A