weapons

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China traditionally didn’t permit private security firms to handle weapons, and the nation’s military has no history of operating around the world the way the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Regarding national security, the Defense Department relies heavily on global supply chains, buying weapons and components from foreign suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He was later charged in a military court with possession of pistols and attempting to purchase weapons abroad - accusations which he denies.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The war has intensified concerns over rapidly depleting US weapons stockpiles after months of heavy missile and air-defense operations in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The effectiveness of machine guns as defensive weapons kept both sides from achieving a breakthrough and helped prolong the deadlock of trench warfare that immobilized the Western Front.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman