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 immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces," Centcom said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 8, 2026

Having returned to New England to have the baby, she goes back to Palestine, where she has associations with Zionist defense forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

The defense forces of our Allies now number five million men, several thousand combatant ships, and over 25,000 aircraft.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)