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U.S. clears Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia ahead of Kursk Battle

U.S. clears Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia ahead of Kursk Battle

In a significant policy shift, the United States has approved Ukraine’s use of long-range American weapons to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. This decision comes amid…

18. 11. 2024
Chinese sanctions highlight supply chain vulnerabilities in U.S. Defense Industry

Chinese sanctions highlight supply chain vulnerabilities in U.S. Defense Industry

Recent Chinese sanctions targeting American drone manufacturer Skydio have underscored a persistent challenge for the U.S. defense sector: the entanglement of critical supply chains with…

15. 11. 2024
Modern telecommunication networks as a strategic tool for defence: Implications for NATO

Modern telecommunication networks as a strategic tool for defence: Implications for NATO

Revolutionary developments in telecommunications technology are dramatically reshaping the face of modern warfare and cyber defence. The implementation of 5G networks and research into…

14. 11. 2024
Trump 2.0 as a positive shock for the European Union: Will a single European army emerge?

Trump 2.0 as a positive shock for the European Union: Will a single European army emerge?

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election signals a shift in U.S. strategic focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific. His critical stance on NATO also weakens…

12. 11. 2024
Not only weapon systems are evolving, but also tactics

Not only weapon systems are evolving, but also tactics

Current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East vividly demonstrate the need for adopting progressive approaches to conducting combat operations. It is essential to recognize the…

09. 11. 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

In a significant political shake-up, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant late last evening, citing a “widening gulf of trust” over…

06. 11. 2024
Michael Doran: The war in the Middle East and American strategy one year on

Michael Doran: The war in the Middle East and American strategy one year on

The Middle East remains one of the key geopolitical regions whose stability impacts the entire world. The influence of the United States in this region and its role in the future…

05. 11. 2024
Nine unearned awards lead to demotion for Marine Corps Sergeant Major

Nine unearned awards lead to demotion for Marine Corps Sergeant Major

In a recent case highlighting the importance of integrity in the military, Marine Corps Sergeant Major Charlie Clawson was demoted to the rank of sergeant after being found…

02. 11. 2024
Information warfare: The invisible front of the 21st century

Information warfare: The invisible front of the 21st century

Information warfare is becoming a central element of power politics in the digital era, reshaping global power relations. Advanced data manipulation techniques, cyber-attacks and…

30. 10. 2024
India is undermining European interests in Ukraine: Supplies of microchips for Russian weapons are reaching record levels

India is undermining European interests in Ukraine: Supplies of microchips for Russian weapons are reaching record levels

Indian companies now provide one-fifth of the sensitive technologies supplied to Russia's defense sector. Exports of controlled items, including microchips and machine tools, exceeded…

29. 10. 2024
CSG Acquires Nitrocellulose Production in Germany from IFF

CSG Acquires Nitrocellulose Production in Germany from IFF

MSM Group – the Slovak subsidiary of the CSG industrial group – has entered into a purchase agreement with the U.S. publicly traded IFF to acquire IFF’s nitrocellulose business…

25. 10. 2024
North Korea sends troops to Russia: Pentagon confirms growing military cooperation

North Korea sends troops to Russia: Pentagon confirms growing military cooperation

In a significant development, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia, intensifying military cooperation between the two nations. This…

23. 10. 2024