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Defense news — October 7, 2026

Publications tagged with Defense published on October 7, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. BusinessMiddle EastDefense

    Hegseth Welcomes USS Abraham Lincoln After Controversial Deployment

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego to welcome home the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, marking the end of the aircraft carrier's extended and controversial mission in the Middle East. During his visit, Hegseth will speak with the crew, participate in physical training, and have lunch with the service members. The Lincoln's return has been marked by reports of harsh living conditions, including food and hygiene supply shortages and mental health issues among sailors.
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  2. PoliticsDefense

    Russia's Military Spending to Reach Record High in 2026

    Russia's military budget for 2026 is set to reach $199 billion, a 40% increase from the initially planned amount, according to Bloomberg. This surge in spending comes despite initial plans to reduce the budget deficit and restore reserves depleted during the war. The increase is attributed to Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine and a shift in strategy following talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska.
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