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Lessons from exploding pagers in Lebanon: The West must protect its supply chains

Lessons from exploding pagers in Lebanon: The West must protect its supply chains

Dozens of people have been killed and thousands injured after two days of explosions in Lebanon, which the Shiite militant group Hezbollah blamed on Israel last week. The attacks…

01. 10. 2024
Boosting battle-ready strength: Pentagon proposes adding Creatine to military MREs

Boosting battle-ready strength: Pentagon proposes adding Creatine to military MREs

A recent provision included in the House version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calls for a significant change to the traditional Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE)…

28. 09. 2024
The Japanese new defense budget in context

The Japanese new defense budget in context

The Japanese government announced that the Ministry of Defense's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 will reach $59 billion, citing a new and more complex security environment and a "new era…

25. 09. 2024
Vista Outdoor board of directors urges stockholders to vote "FOR" value-maximizing CSG transaction

Vista Outdoor board of directors urges stockholders to vote "FOR" value-maximizing CSG transaction

In a significant move toward enhancing shareholder value, Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) has issued a formal letter to its stockholders, calling for their support in an upcoming…

24. 09. 2024
Marines reopen second WWII-Era airfield to prepare for future combat

Marines reopen second WWII-Era airfield to prepare for future combat

In a move designed to bolster the Marine Corps’ aviation capabilities, a recently refurbished World War II-era airfield at Camp Davis, North Carolina, has been reactivated. This…

21. 09. 2024
Pentagon Replicator Initiative in context

Pentagon Replicator Initiative in context

The Pentagon Replicator Initiative could be one of the most important recently published initiatives that could greatly improve US and allied defenses, mainly in the western…

20. 09. 2024
MSPO Kielce 2024: MSM Group ammunition

MSPO Kielce 2024: MSM Group ammunition

At the recent MSPO 2024 International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland, we reached out to a select group of companies to learn about their current and future…

19. 09. 2024
The European defense industry is struggling to cope with global competitive pressure

The European defense industry is struggling to cope with global competitive pressure

Mario Draghi, the former Italian Prime Minister and President of the European Central Bank, called for a radical policy change in his recently published report on EU…

18. 09. 2024
The inspirational Swedish model of military service: Seven percent of the most capable recruited annually

The inspirational Swedish model of military service: Seven percent of the most capable recruited annually

Over-applications for Home Guard units, strong motivation for military service, and general support for the army – this is contemporary Sweden. Although some 18-year-old Swedes have been…

13. 09. 2024
Retia: Pioneering global defense and security solutions from the Czech Republic

Retia: Pioneering global defense and security solutions from the Czech Republic

Founded in the heart of Pardubice, Retia stands as one of the most innovative and respected companies in the Czech Republic, specializing in radar technology…

09. 09. 2024
Zelensky asks for long-range missiles to get Russia to negotiate peace

Zelensky asks for long-range missiles to get Russia to negotiate peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit at the Ramstein air base, asked allies to supply long-range missiles as well as beef up air defences, which…

08. 09. 2024
Spy drones threaten Germany's strategic infrastructure

Spy drones threaten Germany's strategic infrastructure

Drones have repeatedly spied on an industrial site in northwest Germany, near a decommissioned nuclear power plant and a liquefied natural gas terminal. These incidents follow…

07. 09. 2024