Geopolitical tensions between Taiwan and China have been simmering for decades as Beijing claims Taiwan is a part of the People’s Republic and refuses to accept the island as a sovereign state.

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This issue of capacity is further exacerbated by several unique regulatory pitfalls in Europe.

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The much-awaited review document has set out notable changes to the UK’s approach to its relationships with international partners, and adversaries.

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Both forces were not granted all of the retirements they asked for in FY23, and in particular Congress resisted the retirement of assets which had not reached the end of their lifespans.

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The war has highlighted how reliant the Russian defense industry has been on the West for vital components for its advanced equipment.

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Countries globally are looking to increase their cyber defense capabilities given the increased threat level being presented by Russia.

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With centuries of armed neutrality at stake, a pro-Ukraine shift in the public has pressured Switzerland’s Government to end a ban on exports of Swiss weapons and form alliances with European countries in supporting Ukraine.

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The UK is one such country whose shipyards manufacture a wide spectrum of vessels, from aircraft carriers to nuclear-powered submarines.

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The Government of India is to increase research and development spending as the ongoing military threat from China causes tensions along India’s shared Himalayan borders.

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The US defense industry being almost totally controlled by five major companies is increasingly a point of regulatory and political contention.

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