Military News

A Flintshire-based start-up has accelerated production of equipment that will help save the lives of military dogs, supported by the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru,

https://www.insidermedia.com/news/Midlands/amrc-cymru-supports-company-working-to-protect-military-dogs

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Min Aung Hlaing said Monday the alliance was receiving weapons, including drones and short-range missiles, from “foreign” sources, which he did not identify. “It is necessary to analyse the sources of monetary and technological power,” the military leader …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/myanmar-military-says-it-withdrew-for-safety-of-people/ar-AA1ojhy3

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Nearly a third of France’s 64 Olympic medals were won by members of the French armed forces, with the military having become a major institution … France’s first Olympic crown in taekwondo to take gold count to 16

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/french-militarys-army-champions-dominated-162321480.html

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A civilian employee in South Korea’s military intelligence command was arrested for allegedly leaking military secrets, the Defense Ministry said, as local media …

https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/south-korean-military-intel-official-arrested-for-allegedly-leaking-secrets-reportedly-on-spies/ZS3BPW3D6NG3ROWEHUMWIUSP2E/

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South Korean Military Intel Official Arrested for Allegedly Leaking Secrets, Reportedly on Spies SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A civilian employee in South Korea’s military intelligence command …

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-07-31/south-korean-military-intel-official-arrested-for-allegedly-leaking-secrets-reportedly-on-spies

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Classes were suspended in several schools in San Fernando, Camarines Sur due to a violent encounter between the military and suspected members of a rebel group early morning on August 2, 2024. A series of gunshots disturbed residents in Barangay Bocal.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/news/103264/classes-suspended-following-clash-between-military-rebel-group/story/

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Though the timeline remains unclear, a defense official said the U.S. Army will be contracting Float-On/Float-Off vessels because … The U.S. military quietly started shutting down the …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-military-contracting-vessels-haul-011036518.html

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Mr Braithwaite, the first non-military figure to design and programme … Other changes included covers of tracks by Celtic rock and pop bands including Runrig, Tide Lines and Skipinnish …

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/edinburgh-festivals/music/watch-as-highland-rave-staged-at-the-royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-for-the-first-time-4727077

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Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor could become the first female Royal to join the military since late nan was 18. The late queen went against her father’s wishes when she became the first Royal woman to be a full-time member of the armed forces.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/could-this-be-the-first-royal-woman-to-join-military-since-queen-elizabeth/ar-AA1psFnn

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With all these features combined, the M1 Abrams isn’t just important, it’s essential for any military looking to dominate the ground. (This is every tank in the history of the U.S. military.)

https://247wallst.com/military/2024/07/31/this-american-main-battle-tank-has-been-in-service-for-more-than-four-decades/

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The constitutional court of Guatemala has barred Zury Ríos, the daughter of ex-military ruler Efraín Ríos Montt, from running for the presidency. Ms. Ríos was one of the frontrunners ahead of …

https://en.mercopress.com/2019/05/15/guatemala-constitutional-court-bars-presidential-candidate-because-she-s-the-daughter-of-an-ex-military-ruler

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Recent public dialogues over forced military service have erupted in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada — countries that have largely abandoned compulsory military service.

https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/poll-finds-a-majority-of-canadians-are-opposed-to-military-conscription-if-war-breaks-out/article_4dcaac32-fbf1-562c-9e5c-a80e27172d36.html

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Canadians oppose forced military service A recent poll I commissioned – conducted by the independent polling firm Research Co. and to be made public soon – found that most Canadians (57 per cent …

https://menafn.com/1108528630/National-Poll-Finds-Majority-Of-Canadians-Are-Opposed-To-Military-Conscription-If-War-Breaks-Out

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Women respondents across all categories are the most opposed to military conscription regardless of gender. Male respondents, on the other hand, are more likely to support conscription if it’s …

https://www.nsnews.com/opinion/opinion-poll-finds-majority-of-canadians-are-opposed-to-military-conscription-if-war-breaks-out-9340010

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With the U.S. military mired in a historic recruiting … these individuals were subsequently discharged, and many more were denied pay or benefits. DOD also forbade an unknown number – likely …

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-admins-military-vaccine-mandate-damaged-force-levels-denied-religious-freedom

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The T-6 Texan has been in service of the U.S. military since before World War 2 It can reach a top speed over 200 mph and is powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine which produces roughly 600 horsepower Some variants of the T-6 can equip light armament

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/this-ww2-aircraft-is-still-flown-by-the-us-army-today/ss-AA1oSdHu

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But many of them often have trouble making ends meet. Now, a new survey from the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) reveals more about the experiences of military families and where gaps in …

https://www.whio.com/news/local/military-family-survey-reveals-experiences-vary-gaps-support-remain/CQNNY2UMD5E2BOLVOIN4FH3ZSY/

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CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military leader, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack Wednesday on an army graduation ceremony he was attending in the country’s east, the military said.

https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-sudans-military-says-its-top-commander-survived-a-drone-strike-that-killed-5-at-an-army-ceremony/

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Tim Walz’s (D) military record, with Pfeiffer calling them “total bullshit,” but also “totally unsurprising.” Republicans, including vice presidential nominee JD Vance, an Iraq War …

https://www.mediaite.com/politics/complete-bullst-pod-save-america-hosts-take-a-flamethrower-to-totally-unsurprising-attacks-on-tim-walz-military-record/

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Hypersonic missiles and AI-powered drones are just some of the technologies slated to be developed at the new research centre Japan has announced plans for a new research centre focused on advanced military hardware to boost its defence capabilities amid a chronic manpower shortage and rising regional tensions.

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/japan-eyes-game-changing-military-hardware-to-tackle-its-manpower-shortage/ar-AA1oYZL3

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