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Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones

Bureaucratic hurdles mean the US military typically has to wait a decade between the time it sees a new threat and the employment of a new system to defend against it.

The Conversation Global 2d ago

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Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’

On the issue of contested island, both US and China appear happy to keep with the status quo. Meanwhile, the presence of US Defense chief hints at Washington’s desire for a military ‘hotline.’

The Conversation Global 5d ago

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More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom

The leading parties that have dominated British politics for decades are badly wounded, and nationalism is also rising in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Conversation Global 5d ago