defenses

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Diplomats said the declaration will call for a "stronger Europe in a stronger NATO" as Washington presses its allies to take responsibility for their own defences.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Russian officials have reported repeated strikes in border regions, while Moscow has said its air defences had intercepted hundreds of drones from Ukraine in recent days.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

But even with the new investment it is likely that an adversary armed with hypersonic missiles would be able to overwhelm Britain's defences.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Washington stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to bolter Seoul's defences against military threats from Pyongyang.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Sforza, his father, being in the employ of Queen Giovanna of Naples, all at once left her without defences.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli