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Navy Warships Helped US Catch Fleeing Russian-Flagged Tanker: Official

Two US Navy destroyers helped American forces chase down, board, and ultimately seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a weekslong chase across the ocean, a defense official told Business Insider on Thursday.The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Bulkeley and USS Paul Ignatius “supported” the operations…

Meta Hires Former Trump Official C.J. Mahoney As Chief Legal Officer

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Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drones Hit Russian Ammo, Oil: Security Official

Ukrainian forces used long-range, deep-strike drones to hit a Russian missile arsenal and oil depot supporting the invasion, a security official told Business Insider on Tuesday.The attacks mark Ukraine’s latest deep strikes as it continues to target Russian weapons and the country’s vast energy sector, a major revenue source for…

Taiwan Needs Tech Industries Involved in Drone Push: US Official

While still investing in traditional defense capabilities, Taiwan is also turning to drone technology to keep Beijing’s forces at bay. To expand the sector, though, it needs to have its powerhouse industries fully engaged, a former US commerce official said recently.Drones — whether used for surveillance, disruption, or cheap precision…