defense forces
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He has already been promoted to field marshal and chief of defense forces, a role that gives him authority over the air force and navy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"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
Marines conducted training exercises with the country’s defense forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
“You command the defense forces of Yugna for always,” said the bearded old man, gently.
From The Fifth-Dimension Tube by Murray Leinster
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