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Zelensky did not bring an early "Christmas present" from the USA. New weapons for Ukraine still blocked by Congress

Zelensky did not bring an early "Christmas present" from the USA. New weapons for Ukraine still blocked by Congress

Before Christmas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decided to personally persuade US lawmakers to approve another huge military aid package for the Russian-occupied country…

20. 12. 2023
International mission launched to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes

International mission launched to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes

In a bold move to counteract the escalating attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the Pentagon, along with several international partners, has announced the establishment…

19. 12. 2023
Chinese military helicopter program is to be followed with interest: AI, Internet of Things, 5G connectivity

Chinese military helicopter program is to be followed with interest: AI, Internet of Things, 5G connectivity

China is pursuing an ambitious long-term program to develop a fleet of cutting-edge military helicopters capable of competing technologically with the fleets…

18. 12. 2023
Panther ready to pounce – Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for next generation tank

Panther ready to pounce – Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for next generation tank

The Hungarian government has joined forces with Rheinmetall to develop the Panther KF51 through to production maturity. A contract to this effect has now been signed…

17. 12. 2023
The rebirth of the Pakistani Taliban

The rebirth of the Pakistani Taliban

The radical Sunni Islamist Taliban (Tahrik-e Taliban Afghanistan – TTA) movement has attracted attention since the 1990s, when it took over all power in Afghanistan. Public floggings and…

16. 12. 2023
Perazzi Acquired by Czechoslovak Group

Perazzi Acquired by Czechoslovak Group

Czech CSG Group, the global industrial-technology company owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, announces the purchase of the majority stake in the Italian, family-owned Armi…

15. 12. 2023
The ongoing battle of technology: Russia's jamming of U.S. precision weapons in Ukraine

The ongoing battle of technology: Russia's jamming of U.S. precision weapons in Ukraine

In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the use of precision munitions has been a game-changer for both sides. However, recent developments suggest that the tactical advantages…

14. 12. 2023
Israel's war with Hamas confirms that drones are playing an increasing role in combat operations

Israel's war with Hamas confirms that drones are playing an increasing role in combat operations

Unmanned aerial vehicles are an indispensable element on the modern battlefield, providing both surveillance and strike capability. These systems are playing an increasingly important…

13. 12. 2023
U.S. Navy destroyer Mason comes to the rescue of stricken commercial ship in the Red Sea

U.S. Navy destroyer Mason comes to the rescue of stricken commercial ship in the Red Sea

In a dramatic rescue operation in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mason rushed to the aid of a commercial ship that had been struck by a cruise missile…

12. 12. 2023
Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield

Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield

Loitering munitions or kamikaze drones play a significant role on the Ukrainian battlefield, as evidenced in particular by the Russian upgrade of the widely used…

11. 12. 2023
Congress rescues F-22 Raptors: A look at the defense policy bill

Congress rescues F-22 Raptors: A look at the defense policy bill

In a significant move, Congress has once again stepped in to save the aging F-22 Raptors from retirement, a decision that has been met with mixed reactions within the defense…

10. 12. 2023
A new axis of evil? The geopolitical context of Hamas terror

A new axis of evil? The geopolitical context of Hamas terror

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, a new chapter opened in the decades-long conflict in the Middle East. Hamas terrorists managed to infiltrate Israeli territory and brutally kill…

09. 12. 2023