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Remembering the Wounded Knee Massacre: A dark chapter in American history

Remembering the Wounded Knee Massacre: A dark chapter in American history

The Wounded Knee Massacre, which took place on December 29, 1890, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, is a tragic and painful chapter in American history…

27. 12. 2023
Only the stressful environment will show the qualities of each individual, says Colonel Vybíhal, Commander of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia

Only the stressful environment will show the qualities of each individual, says Colonel Vybíhal, Commander of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia

The Czech Army is in command of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia (MN BG SVK), which was established in spring 2022 as part of the effort to strengthen NATO's…

26. 12. 2023
Russia to relaunch production of the Soviet era T-80 tank – Ukraine intends to focus on BM Oplot

Russia to relaunch production of the Soviet era T-80 tank – Ukraine intends to focus on BM Oplot

In recent years, much has been made of the T-14 Armata, the latest Russian tank, described as technologically far ahead of its Western counterparts. However, according to the…

25. 12. 2023
Christmas during World War I: A brief glimpse into the truce of 1914

Christmas during World War I: A brief glimpse into the truce of 1914

Christmas is a time traditionally associated with peace, goodwill, and unity among people. However, during the dark days of World War I, when nations were engulfed in one of the…

24. 12. 2023
Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the Czech Republic

Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Azerbaijan, visited the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic was recently visited by a prominent politician from a Muslim country that is a major supplier of oil to the Czech Republic, the Speaker of the…

23. 12. 2023
Chinese aircraft carrier catapult testing in context

Chinese aircraft carrier catapult testing in context

PLA Navy recently tested the electromagnetic catapult of the newest carrier. Although this does not mean that the carrier is ready to deploy, it is a huge step for the PLA…

22. 12. 2023
Breakthrough for Skyranger 30 air defence system

Breakthrough for Skyranger 30 air defence system

The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise Rheinmetall has scored a significant success in marketing its new Skyranger 30 air defence system as part of the European Sky Shield…

21. 12. 2023
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