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The IDF's manpower problem
The Explainer Israeli military's shortage of up to 12,000 troops results in call-up for tens of thousands of reservists
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Recreation or addiction? Military base slot machines rake in millions.
Under the Radar There are several thousand slot machines on military bases
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The Pentagon's missing missiles
Feature The U.S. military is low on weapons. Can it restock before a major conflict breaks out?
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Kinmen Islands: Taiwan's frontline with China
In Depth Just a few miles off the mainland, the Kinmen Islands could be attacked first if China invades Taiwan
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The Week Unwrapped: Should women be conscripted?
Podcast Plus, are digital ID cards inevitable? And why do women get more ACL injuries?
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The origins of the IDF
In Depth The IDF was formed by uniting Zionist paramilitary groups, WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors
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How military service works for K-pop idols
Under The Radar All seven members of K-pop sensation BTS have now completed mandatory national service
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Trump: Making the military into a 'partisan militia'?
Feature Donald Trump held a military parade just days after sending troops to stop protests in Los Angeles
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How will we know if we're in World War Three?
In depth If another global conflict breaks out, we might not even realise at first
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Army commissions tech execs as officer recruits
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Some of the tech industry's most powerful players are answering the call of Uncle Sam
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Mutually Assured Destruction: Cold War origins of nuclear Armageddon
In Depth After the US and Soviet Union became capable of Mutually Assured Destruction, safeguards were put in place to prevent World War Three
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'Among scientists, interest and investment in mitochondria have risen'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How will the MoD's new cyber command unit work?
Today's Big Question Defence secretary outlines plans to combat 'intensifying' threat of cyberattacks from hostile states such as Russia
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Silicon Valley's military ambitions
Feature Tech companies are replacing military contractors with AI, drones and battlefield systems
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