L 9890 Trieste – Italy's Largest Warship Enters Service
On 7 December in Livorno, the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) officially received and raised the flag on the universal Landing Helicopter Dock Trieste (L 9890). It is the largest… 
18. 12. 2024
Defense & Security
CSG responds to misinformation on ammunition production for Caesar Howitzers project in the Czech Republic
Recent media reports in the Czech Republic have highlighted various claims surrounding the production of ammunition for the new Caesar self-propelled howitzers acquired by the Czech…
16. 12. 2024
The biggest manoeuvres in decades: China sent dozens of planes, ships, and balloons to Taiwan
Authorities in Taiwan have described the communist regime's latest military movements near the island as China's largest military manoeuvres since the 1990s. The defence ministry reported…
15. 12. 2024
The Melting Arctic as a new potential battlefield: NATO strategic interests
The dramatic transformation of the Arctic due to climate change opens a new chapter in international relations. Historically perceived as an inaccessible natural barrier, the…
14. 12. 2024
Russian court sentences Ukrainian soldiers over attack in Kursk Region
In a landmark ruling, a Russian military court has sentenced two Ukrainian soldiers to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in an operation conducted by the Ukrainian…
12. 12. 2024
German defence industry on the rise: Armaments companies expand at home and abroad, and recording orders worth tens of billions of euros
The Swedish think tank SIPRI, in its latest report, highlighted a global increase in revenues for military technology manufacturers. While European arms companies saw only…
11. 12. 2024
A blow to both Russia and Iran: the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad has fallen after 24 years. The dictator has fled to Moscow
Rebels in Syria have seized the capital, Damascus, and overthrown the authoritarian regime of President Bashar al-Assad almost unopposed, after 13 years of civil war. The dictator…
10. 12. 2024
Geopolitical turnaround in the Eastern Mediterranean: Cyprus abandons neutrality policy and joins NATO
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has outlined a bold plan for joining the North Atlantic Alliance, which includes hosting a permanent U.S. force on the island. This development…
08. 12. 2024
The globalization of the conflict in Ukraine may initiate new flashpoints and proxy wars
The involvement of regular troops from the DPRK and forces from Central Asia or Yemen’s Houthis in operations at the front not only represents an escalation of the…
06. 12. 2024
Haiti is sinking deeper into armed gang violence. According to the UN, up to half are child soldiers
The UN has begun evacuating its staff from Haiti due to the growing influence of organized crime groups, which already control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince. A recent…
03. 12. 2024
A challenge for European industrial power: If we do not act, we will lose economic freedom and democratic values
The pursuit of economic leadership and the ability to set global rules have become defining aspects of modern geopolitics. Today, the most powerful states and blocs—China, the…
02. 12. 2024
Turkish Repkon engages in the fight against the shortage of 155 mm artillery ammunition
The war in Ukraine has highlighted significant shortcomings in global defense and security preparedness. One glaring issue is the dramatic shortage of 155 mm artillery…
01. 12. 2024
