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Missile tests, nuclear readiness and naval rivalries shape the balance between major powers. This section brings global defense news together, covering the United States, China, Russia and Europe with clear explanations of the hardware involved.
Recent reporting covers a Minuteman III test launch, a Chinese intercontinental missile carrying multiple warheads, the deployment of the Boeing E-6 command aircraft and renewed U.S. nuclear weapons production. At sea, articles describe a large new French naval vessel, a Royal Navy system inspired by whale biology and American stealth technology tested against Russian defenses.
Readers new to the subject can begin with the nuclear deterrence pieces, which set out the strategic stakes. Naval enthusiasts will find more detail in the warship and maritime coverage. Headlines can sound alarming, so it helps to read past them to the technical details of each system.
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