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Azerbaijan accuses Russia of downing passenger plane: A Tragic incident

Azerbaijan accuses Russia of downing passenger plane: A Tragic incident

On December 25, 2024, a catastrophic aviation incident unfolded as Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, an Embraer 190AR, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The flight, en route from…

28. 12. 2024
The Battle for strategic Pokrovsk Looms: Ukraine reinforces with tanks and artillery

The Battle for strategic Pokrovsk Looms: Ukraine reinforces with tanks and artillery

The Ukrainian military is mobilizing its forces toward the strategic city of Pokrovsk, signaling the potential onset of a pivotal confrontation. The deployment includes the 155th…

27. 12. 2024
North Korean forces suffer heavy losses in Ukraine conflict

North Korean forces suffer heavy losses in Ukraine conflict

North Korean troops fighting on the frontlines against Ukraine have faced staggering losses in recent weeks, underscoring the brutal nature of the ongoing conflict and the…

26. 12. 2024
Before the end of the year, Israel pledged to intensify operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Experts, however, suggest that an attack on Iran would be more appropriate

Before the end of the year, Israel pledged to intensify operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Experts, however, suggest that an attack on Iran would be more appropriate

In recent days, Israel has expanded its military activities in the region to include Yemen, which is located 2,000 kilometers away, targeting the Houthi rebels. These new strikes…

25. 12. 2024
Christmas present for the Bundeswehr: The Bundestag Budget Committee approves new military contracts worth €21 billion

Christmas present for the Bundeswehr: The Bundestag Budget Committee approves new military contracts worth €21 billion

German lawmakers across the political spectrum have approved nearly forty new defence projects. A week before Christmas, they agreed to finance these through a special fund for the…

24. 12. 2024
Polish EU Presidency: Warsaw aims to secure €500 billion for defense budget

Polish EU Presidency: Warsaw aims to secure €500 billion for defense budget

Poland will focus on EU defense funding during its presidency. The ongoing war in Ukraine and the possibility of an unpredictable Donald Trump returning to the White House…

23. 12. 2024
The war in Ukraine as an example of the problematic nature of the effective use of mobilized civilians

The war in Ukraine as an example of the problematic nature of the effective use of mobilized civilians

The war in Ukraine has underscored not only the strategic and military differences between professional soldiers and mobilized civilians but also the complex challenges of effectively…

22. 12. 2024
L 9890 Trieste – Italy's Largest Warship Enters Service

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
CSG responds to misinformation on ammunition production for Caesar Howitzers project in the Czech Republic

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

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 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

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