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Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant

The move follows months of disagreement over the handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 10 defense rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Netanyahu fires Gallant as Israel's defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, a long-rumored move that was announced on Election Day in the U.S.

Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?

The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.

World - The New York Times - November 6

With its defense back, so are the Golden State Warriors

The Warriors are off to a 7-1 start because they replaced Klay Thompson with depth and defenders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

North Korea says it has ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid

World - ABC News - November 12

Fantasy Football Week 11 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 11 defense rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Babcock Results Beat Forecasts on Strong Defense Demand

The defense company—a major contractor for the U.K. government—posted higher revenue and operating profits for the first half of its financial year fueled by geopolitical tensions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Analyzing the defense secretary role as Trump taps Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and ...

Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles

President-elect Trump announced Thursday he will nominate three of his personal criminal defense attorneys to serve in senior Justice Department roles. Todd Blanche will serve as deputy attorney ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Luka Dončić blames himself for costly defensive miscue

This wasn't the best effort by the Mavericks star.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Mixon, Texans' defense too much for Cowboys on MNF

Behind Joe Mixon, Houston was able to snap a two-game losing streak and hand Dallas its fifth straight loss.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 12 defense rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises

The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Thales Orders Beat Forecasts Amid Defense-Spending Surge

Thales posted orders above analysts’ expectations for the first nine months of the year as its defense and security business continued to benefit from robust military spending amid high ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia

World - ABC News - October 23

4 killed in "terrorist attack" on Turkish state defense firm headquarters

Four people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.

Texans add to defense, sign ex-Pro Bowl LB White

The Texans signed former Pro Bowl linebacker Devin White, who was released by the Eagles earlier this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

At least 3 dead after a terrorist attack on Turkish defense company

The "terrorist attack" hit the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS), one of Turkey's top defense companies, officials said.

Evidence of North Korean troops in Russia, Defense Secretary Austin says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says there is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, with lawmakers in South Korea saying 3,000 North Korean troops are supporting the Kremlin's war ...

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