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Korea’s Army Plans to Guard the DMZ With Robots and Sensors, Cutting Guard Troops From 22,000 to 6,000 by 2040

The Republic of Korea Army plans to rebuild how it guards the front line, replacing soldiers on the fence with sensors, ...
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The Fiji Decision: Bluebottles as Sovereign Assets and the Test of the Service Model

By Robbin Laird When I interviewed Ocius founder and CEO Robert Dane on September 30, I listed the “Fiji decision” as one of ...
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Russia’s Foreign Legion Keeps Growing: Nearly 46,000 Recruits From 151 Countries

Russia’s reliance on foreign recruits to sustain its war against Ukraine is accelerating, according to figures released by ...
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Euronaval Day Two: Europe Organizes Industry for the Hybrid Fleet

The second day of Euronaval 2026, held on November 4 at Paris Nord Villepinte, moved away from the ministerial announcements ...