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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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“Jonathan did not start the fire,” defense attorney Steve Haney told jurors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Kongsberg manufactures missiles, air defense systems and anti-drone solutions, among other things, and also produces technology for emerging defense markets such as underwater operations and space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Missile defense systems, orbital data centers, asteroid mining and Mars colonies: The final frontier beckons with untold riches and glory that Rocket Lab and others are racing to claim.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

US Central Command later said that the US Air Force and Navy had command and control, defense and surveillance stations.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

At the trial, Elizebeth had to face off against defense lawyer Edwin Grace, who worked for the Capone family.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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