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“Putin’s Poisons” Used In UK Attacks Portend Chemical War On NATO

Russia’s theatrical assassinations of Putin’s critics via exotic banned poisons could presage the mass deployment of chemical weapons by Moscow in a future war with NATO.

ByKevin Holden Platt,

Contributor

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Iran Likely Can’t Sink A U.S. Navy Supercarrier — But Even An Attempt Carries Risks

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a direct threat against the United States Navy's warships operating in the Middle East, including the supercarriers

ByPeter Suciu,

Contributor

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Congress Can Save The Space Station - If Space Activists Demand It

While NASA’s ancien régime imposed a death sentence on the International Space Station, the super-icon can still be saved by NASA’s new wunderkind leader and by Congress.

ByKevin Holden Platt,

Contributor

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The Dollars And Cents Of Military Action Against Iran

The longer a conflict with Iran goes on, the steeper the costs of any deal will be for Tehran.

ByIlan Berman,

Contributor

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Learning At War Speed: How Ukraine’s Air Defence Is Evolving

Ukraine's air defenses have evolved over four years to counter an ever-growing threat from missiles and drones, shofting from machine-guns to interceptor drones.

ByDavid Hambling,

Senior Contributor

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Another U.S. Navy 'Flattop' Will Soon Be Able To Operate With The F-35

The USS Iwo Jima will head to BAE Systems' Norfolk shipyard this year to receive upgrades to fully support F-35B operations.

ByPeter Suciu,

Contributor

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What Space Leaders Say Behind Closed Doors

In the second space race, speed is decisive. Misaligned capital, policy and culture are America’s greatest strategic vulnerability.

ByCharles Beames,

Contributor

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Possible Precedents For A Future Turkish Buffer Zone In Iran

Despite Ankara’s official denial, Turkey may well move to establish a buffer zone in western Iran if any of these potential outcomes result from a war in Iran soon.

ByPaul Iddon,

Senior Contributor

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How U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll Is Forging A New Business Model

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll shared insights into how he is making the Army more open to industry, the need for innovation and why drones are a defense priority.

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Why Israel Advocates Range Limitations On Iran’s Ballistic Missiles

It’s likely that if Trump does agree to a new deal, Netanyahu at least wants to ensure it includes some significant restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missile program.

ByPaul Iddon,

Senior Contributor