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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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The 30mm rounds offer a cheaper alternative to missiles for drone defense, but manufacturers face challenges in production scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

This is not great defense — this is simply offensive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The defense secretary said Washington would make it a priority to work with “model allies,” offering them benefits such as expedited arms sales as well as deeper industrial and intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Even though the Bobcats’ shaky defense spotted USC two unearned runs, the Trojans will surely lament stranding runners in scoring position in each of the first seven innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Robert McNamara, secretary of defense during the crisis, came to what I consider to be a far more disturbing conclusion.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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