defense forces

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Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, Central Command added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.”

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

There are also many other bases nearby, manned and operated by U.S. and various European defense forces.

From Slate • Jan. 8, 2026

“The defense forces are taking measures to prevent the advance of the enemy,” the statement said..

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

Neither the Soviet Union nor any other nation will have reason to question our will to sustain the strongest and most flexible defense forces.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy