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MIDDLE EASTAl-monitor2h ago

Pentagon inks Tomahawk deal amid reports of missile shortfall

The Pentagon announced a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon on Monday for Tomahawk missiles amid reports of a shortfall due to the war with Iran. Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the contract…

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New study: Hormuz just one of many shipping chokepoints

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