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China imposes sanctions on US defence firms over Taiwan arms deal
$10bn Trump-approved sale to Taipei triggers Beijing sanctions against firms such as Boeing and Northrop Grumm…
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Ukrainian cities ‘terrorised’ by North Korean weapons in Russian hands – report
Multinational team monitoring sanctions says 20,000 container loads of missiles, artillery, rocket launchers a…
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UK accused by Amnesty of ‘deliberately destabilising’ human rights globally
Rights chief also warns Britain will be ‘judged harshly by history for its failure to help prevent civilian sl…
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Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
For the first time, government military spending increased in all five geographical regions, Sipri thinktank f…
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China supporting Russia in massive military expansion, US says
Beijing helping with drone production, space-based capabilities and ballistic missile productionChina is helpi…
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Mass use of guided bombs driving Russian advances, says Ukraine
Up to 500 ‘drop-and-forget’ bombs containing foreign components being fired every week, government saysUkraine…
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Politicians from 12 countries unite to press for arms ban on Israel
Letter aims to bring public anger over 30,000 deaths of Palestinians in Gaza into heart of parliamentsMore tha…
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BAE Systems in line for potential windfall from Kazakhstan airline flotation
Air Astana, which is 49% owned by the British defence firm, announces plans to float on London stock marketKaz…
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Ukraine reports most extensive Russian shelling of the year
Russia bombards 100 settlements within 24 hours as top Ukrainian commander warns war has become deadlocked• Ru…
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Record numbers expected as Europe’s biggest arms fair opens in London
Egypt, Vietnam and Indonesia among countries sending delegations to four-day DSEI at ExCeLEurope’s biggest eve…
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Russia ally Kim Jong-un demands more North Korean weapons output
Dictator tours factories making drone engines and rocket launchers and calls for ‘rapidly expanding production…
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Anthony Albanese announces $1bn defence deal with Germany before Nato talks
Berlin to buy 100 Boxer heavy weapon carriers made in Brisbane by German manufacturer RheinmetallFollow our Au…
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Ukraine urges G7 to clamp down after western parts found in Russian missiles
Kyiv says components including microchips supplied for civilian purposes are sent to Russia through countries …
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India’s oversight of arms suppliers | Letter
It’s right to guard against UK components making their way to Vladimir Putin, but India’s controls are robust,…
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All wars horrify us, but it seems not equally so | Letters
Readers respond to an article by Nesrine Malik about how the invasion of Ukraine has been viewed differently t…