armed forces

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China’s policies merge its civilian and military spheres, aiming to strengthen its armed forces through collaboration with universities, research institutions and defense companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taiwan in turn has plans to boost defence spending to modernise its armed forces.

From BBC

But on Sunday military chief Min Aung Hlaing -- who has ruled by diktat for the past five years -- said the armed forces could be trusted to hand back power to a civilian-led government.

From Barron's

In Ukraine, armed forces use off-the-shelf gear, from power sources and communications tools to chemicals and lubricants.

From The Wall Street Journal

The initial pilot scheme, which will launch in March 2026, will offer around 150 under-25s a year of paid experience and training in the armed forces "without a commitment beyond the course".

From Barron's