defenses
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Military leaders have said they need more hypersonic weapons capable of zipping through enemy defenses to match China’s growing arsenal of similar missiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
For decades, scientists have generally viewed the brain's immune system as largely separate from the immune defenses operating throughout the rest of the body.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The plane swap prompted renewed scrutiny of the Qatar-gifted jet, which the Times reported did not have the same security features as the older jet, including anti-missile defenses.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
In addition to a job as a researcher in gender studies, Hsieh hosts a podcast on building up Taiwan’s defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Thupa Inka descended the Moche River and paralyzed Chimor’s defenses by the simple expedient of threatening to destroy its water supply.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
