Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia, challenges Putin to meeting
Zelenskyy said that he still hopes for a ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, and that he will “be waiting for Putin” in Turkey “personally.”
US not yet shifting forces from Europe to Asia, top NATO official says
“A key issue would be [to] plan that in advance,” said Adm. Giuseppe Dragone, who chairs NATO Military Committee.
Northrop tests tech to help hypersonic vehicles maneuver without GPS
The successful demonstration of inertial measurement unit technology on a hypersonic aircraft is an industry first.
US Coast Guard to add heavy icebreaker amid shipbuilding overhaul
The new vessel will be the first heavy polar icebreaker to be built in the U.S. in about five decades.
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“A key issue would be [to] plan that in advance,” said Adm. Giuseppe Dragone, who chairs NATO Military Committee.
Northrop tests tech to help hypersonic vehicles maneuver without GPS
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France kicks of high-intensity naval exercise targeting Atlantic ports
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