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European arms imports soared in past four years, SIPRI think tank says

Cs news4 months ago04 mins

By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – European arms imports rose 155% in 2020-24 and Ukraine has become the world’s biggest arms importer following Russia’s 2022 invasion, according to a report released by a leading conflict think tank on Monday. Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showed the United States continued to dominate…

China’s Xi Jinping targets deterrence and discipline in PLA Rocket Force inspection

Cs news9 months ago12 mins

Chinese President Xi Jinping put the national spotlight back on the military’s missile defences, inspecting a PLA Rocket Force brigade in the country’s southeast roughly a month after a landmark ICBM test. During the visit to a strategic missile brigade in Anhui province on Thursday, Xi underlined the need for stronger missile deterrence as well…