defenses

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The brain has its own built in immune defenses that help detect threats and protect nerve cells.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

However, the army of Kuwait, which hosts a U.S. air base, confirmed that its air defenses were “confronting hostile missile and drone attacks” in a post on X late Wednesday night.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Saudi Arabia is giving Sudan billions of dollars’ worth of UAVs and air defenses purchased from Pakistan, and even fifth-generation Chinese fighter jets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Lai said he would continue efforts to strengthen the island’s defenses and is willing to engage with China on equal terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Neither we nor hummingbirds have had to evolve defenses against each other.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond