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Ukraine war inspires weapons that crack battle tanks at weakest point
Arms manufacturers are tuning their lineups to the immediate experience of the brutal, close-range fighting in Ukraine.
Additional countries consider security links with US National Guard
Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guard’s security partnership program, Gen. Dan Hokanson said.
By Tara Copp, AP
Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s NATO bid
Turkey, Finland and Sweden signed an agreement in June of last year to resolve differences over the Nordic states’ membership.
US Senate votes in favor of Finland, Sweden joining NATO
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO in May, setting aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment.
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
By Jill Lawless and Joseph Wilson, AP