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NATO’s largest-ever air defense exercise starts in Germany
In the Air Defender 2023 exercise, 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member.
By The Associated Press
Russia fires cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets
Kyiv officials said defense systems shot down 29 of 30 cruise missiles Russia fired against various parts of the country.
By Susie Blann, AP
Marines deploy to Central Command to provide air support
The Marine Corps, citing concerns of operational security, declined to provide the reason for the short-notice deployment.
Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says
The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.
By Joe Gould
US weapons package for Ukraine stresses long-haul commitment
The Pentagon is expected to contract for the defense materiel, apart from billions in equipment it has sent Ukraine from its stockpiles.
By Joe Gould