armed forces

Example Sentences

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As China expands the capabilities of its armed forces, it has also undergone a widespread purge of its military leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Destatis did not give further details, but Germany's drive to rebuild its armed forces has prompted a jump in orders for defence equipment.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

He chaired the party's Central Military Commission, which commands the armed forces, from 1981 to 1989.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

"That ultimately delivers better capabilities to the armed forces."

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

This will occur with the way the armed forces are created and a change in the order of battle.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli