Security

Philippines launches comic to counter China’s South China Sea claims

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines launched a comic book on Friday to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea. The 40-page comic book, titled “The Stories of Teacher Jun,” was...
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Can fresh icebreakers break the ice between the US and Canada?

MILAN — An agreement between Finland, Canada, and the United States to jointly build icebreaker ships may hold the key to deeper cooperation between the Arctic nations, as Washington has set out to boost its fleet against Russian and Chinese efforts to ramp up their...
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Sanctioned North Korean arms makers find new cover in Russia’s shadow

BERLIN – A notorious North Korean military manufacturer selling its wares internationally remains active and is expanding its catalog despite international sanctions, a Defense News investigation shows. It is just the tip of a vast, global network of obscure front...
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Leonardo, drone maker Baykar seek ‘synergies’ on battlefield sensors

ROME — Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish drone maker Baykar are discussing a team-up which could see Leonardo’s electronics and radar mounted on Baykar’s drones. Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani visited Baykar’s Turkish facility this week to meet management and check out the...
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