armed

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The Colombian defense industry is hailing these developments as a technological breakthrough in the fight against armed groups.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Several witnesses quoted by Swiss media said he was armed with a knife.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The U.S. would also significantly cut back the number of armed drones.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

That, coupled with community distrust and armed conflict which has displaced tens of thousands of people in the Eastern part of DRC, have made it difficult for the outbreak to be contained.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As they prepared to take their designated places, then, both men were armed with extremely powerful but extremely erratic weapons.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis