defense
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As Iran’s spiritual leader and its highest authority, Khamenei, 85, was the ultimate arbiter in state affairs, including the economy, education and defense.
From Los Angeles Times
Shares of European defense contractors should remain strong as well as militaries around the world work to build up their own capabilities.
From Barron's
Charter and vowing “no leniency” in defense of its territory.
From Salon
Commercial aircraft have been accidentally misidentified as hostile by air-defense systems in the past, most recently when Russian defenses mistakenly shot down an Azerbaijani commercial flight in late 2024.
It would have been nice if the first move was obtaining players who excel at defense.
From Los Angeles Times
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