defense forces
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"Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were immediately intercepted by US and Bahrain air defense forces," Centcom said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
There are also many other bases nearby, manned and operated by U.S. and various European defense forces.
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2026
Under Japan’s largely pacifist constitution, the nation would be permitted to mobilize its defense forces to defend Japan with military force if it faced such a severe threat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Having returned to New England to have the baby, she goes back to Palestine, where she has associations with Zionist defense forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
"Call the defense forces," Bors commanded the grid office, by transmitter.
From Talents, Incorporated by Murray Leinster
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