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Peace talks with Putin are doomed, warns UK leader, as parts delivery puts 20 warplanes at Ukraine’s disposal
Lloyd Austin had been pushing for call with Beijing’s top general but had been repeatedly rebuffed
Washington expected to announce another round of lethal aid in the coming days
Pentagon says Kremlin is resupplying and reinforcing units for use in Donbas push
Allies seek deeper military integration as Beijing develops hypersonic and satellite technologies
US plan to provide long-range missile defence runs into resistance from those countries that have the munitions
US military contracts still favour big, traditional programmes from incumbent companies
Pentagon rejects deal as overly provocative despite Zelensky’s plea to help Ukrainian air force
Ukrainian civilians struggle to flee after Kremlin’s ‘humanitarian corridor’ offer denounced
Troop advance in south sparks concerns that Moscow is preparing to attack Black Sea port
Extreme consolidation in defence sector since cold war has led to higher prices and threats to readiness, report finds
Spreads have widened often beyond 10% but only if traders can predict which combinations will not offend regulators
Pentagon says Moscow is deploying ‘additional capabilities’ despite diplomatic efforts by France
Lloyd Austin warns advances highlight why Beijing has become the top challenge for American military
Defence leaders unfamiliar with artificial intelligence, cyber or hypersonics should educate themselves or get out of the way
Cold war strategist says artificial intelligence poses far greater challenge than nuclear weapons
Forecast of 1,000 warheads by 2030 is sharp increase in estimates and ‘game-changer’ for Sino-US relations
European and Asian capitals intensify behind-the-scenes pressure amid fears US will change doctrine
Mark Milley says Washington paying close attention after test of ‘very concerning’ nuclear-capable system
Nuclear-capable ‘glide vehicle’ raises US fears that Beijing is developing new generation of arms
Nicolas Chaillan speaks of ‘good reason to be angry’ as Beijing heads for ‘global dominance’
US defence secretary apologises for ‘horrible mistake’ after attack targeted ‘completely harmless’ man
Pentagon invoked rarely used provision from the second world war compelling carriers to ferry evacuees
Chaotic withdrawal of troops from Kabul raises questions about America’s future economic path
US interior department officials complain about price and capability of civilian fleet of vehicles
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