Defense & MilitaryPolitics
USS Lincoln Deployment Sparks Crisis Over Sailor Welfare
Sen. Ruben Gallego criticizes leadership as USS Abraham Lincoln sailors face record deployment, food shortages, and mental health concerns amid Iran war.
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Defense & Military
Belgian Military Begins Two-Week Exercises in Waasland
Belgian military launches two-week amphibious exercises in Waasland, training in the Scheldt river and on land across four municipalities.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
China Slams Japan's New Defense White Paper
China's Defense Ministry condemns Japan's 2026 defense white paper, accusing Tokyo of hyping the 'China threat' to justify military expansion.
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Defense & Military
China's Military Documentary Finale Reveals AI Systems
China's 'Zhisheng' documentary finale reveals AI strike-planning systems, H-6N bomber footage, and a decade of joint operations reform.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgian Army Learns Harsh Lessons from Iran and Ukraine Wars
Belgian Chief of Defence warns a soldier who turns on a phone in combat lives 70 seconds. How Iran and Ukraine wars reshape Belgian military strategy.
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Defense & MilitaryGeopolitics
China Shows Naval Strength in Hong Kong, Promotes Generals
China held a navy open day in Hong Kong, promoted two generals, and began routine coast guard patrols east of Taiwan.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
Xi Promotes Two Generals to Rebuild China's Military Command
China's Xi Jinping promotes Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang to general, filling key military vacancies after an unprecedented anti-corruption purge.
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Defense & MilitaryChina
Chinese Navy Warships Open to Public in Hong Kong
Chinese Navy destroyer CNS Nanning and frigate CNS Hengyang open to Hong Kong residents in first public visit, marking 29th anniversary of handover.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
China Rotates Coast Guard Patrol East of Taiwan
China rotated its coast guard patrol east of Taiwan on July 4, confirming the operation is now standing, drawing international concern.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgium Rebuilds Reservist Corps Since Cold War Era
Belgium re-establishes a territorial reservist corps for the first time since the Cold War, inaugurating the 1st Fusiliers Battalion in a major reform.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgian Navy Faces Frigate Gap as Program Delays Mount
Belgium risks losing all operational frigates as ASWF program delays push delivery to 2034, raising concerns about NATO commitments and national defense.
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Defense & MilitaryEurope
Belgian Navy Frigates Delayed to 2034, Seven Years Behind
Belgian Navy frigate delivery delayed to 2034, seven years late, as design flaws and cost overruns create a critical naval capability gap.
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