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Trump's 'Golden Dome' US missile defense plan faces major challenges Washington (AFP) May 21, 2025  US President Donald Trump's plan for a nationwide missile defense system - dubbed "Golden Dome" - faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals. ... more |
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Israel military says intercepted missile fired from Yemen Jerusalem (AFP) May 22, 2025  Israel's military said Thursday it had downed a missile fired from Yemen, from where Huthi rebels have regularly launched attacks they say are in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza. ... more |
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Canada discussing joining US 'Golden Dome' as Putin signals no issues Ottawa (AFP) May 21, 2025  Canada has been holding "high level" talks with its southern neighbor about joining US President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday. ... more |
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In tone shift, Kremlin calls Trump's Golden Dome plan 'sovereign matter' Moscow (AFP) May 21, 2025  The Kremlin said Wednesday that Donald Trump's plan for a "Golden Dome" missile shield required consultations with Russia but was otherwise a "sovereign matter" for the United States, softening its tone after previously slamming the idea as destabilising. ... more |
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Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US Washington (AFP) May 21, 2025  US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his "Golden Dome" missile shield system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday of undermining global stability. ... more |
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Israel says intercepted missile from Yemen, Huthis claim attack Jerusalem (AFP) May 18, 2025 The Israeli military said Sunday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed launching two missiles at Israel's main airport. ... more |
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Israel army says intercepts missile from Yemen, Huthis claim strike Jerusalem (AFP) May 15, 2025  The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Thursday and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. ... more |
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Israel warns Yemenis to avoid ports after intercepting missile Jerusalem (AFP) May 14, 2025  Israel's army on Wednesday urged Yemenis to stay away from Huthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels. ... more |
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Russia, China slam Trump's plan for 'Iron Dome' missile shield Moscow (AFP) May 8, 2025  Russia and China on Thursday slammed US President Donald Trump's plan for an Iron Dome-like missile defence system as "deeply destabilising", saying it risked turning space into a "battlefield". ... more |
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Patriot defense system headed for Ukraine as ceasefire hopes dim Washington DC (UPI) May 4, 2025 An Israel-based Patriot air defense system is being moved to Ukraine to help in its ongoing battle against a three-year long Russian invasion, officials announced Sunday. ... more |