defense

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Led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the joint letter echoed concerns raised by a recent Defense Department inspector general report that described civilian protection efforts as largely “inactive.”

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Later that month, the Defense Department announced a $9.7 billion blanket purchase agreement with Dell subsidiary Dell Federal Systems to “enable customers to procure Microsoft software licenses, cloud subscriptions and Software Assurance.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Defense attorneys in previous hearings sought to suppress various evidence and unsuccessfully attempted to ban cameras from the courtroom during the preliminary proceedings that began on Monday.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

"Ukrainian defenders continue to hold their positions along the designated defensive lines. The situation remains difficult but is under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces," army spokesman Andriy Kovalyov said.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

Harry had never met a vampire, but he had seen pictures of them in his Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, and Black, with his waxy white skin, looked just like one.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling