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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
Turkey’s Fighter Jet gap: A Eurofighter Typhoon deal in the making?

Turkey’s Fighter Jet gap: A Eurofighter Typhoon deal in the making?

Turkey is facing a critical fighter jet gap as it awaits the rollout of its domestically developed 5th-generation KAAN fighter, expected to enter service in 2030…

13. 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
Honoring Veterans Day: A Day of gratitude and reflection

Honoring Veterans Day: A Day of gratitude and reflection

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a day dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Originating as Armistice Day in…

11. 11. 2024
Refueling the Future: Will budget constraints stall NGAS?

Refueling the Future: Will budget constraints stall NGAS?

The U.S. Air Force’s plans to develop a next-generation stealth refueling tanker, known as the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS), are facing a significant…

10. 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
France might offer Leclerc MBTs to the Republic of Cyprus to replace its aging T-80s and obsolete AMX-30s

France might offer Leclerc MBTs to the Republic of Cyprus to replace its aging T-80s and obsolete AMX-30s

The primary arms suppliers to the Cypriot National Guard, a combined arms force representing the Republic of Cyprus's air, land, and sea capabilities, have long been France and Russia…

08. 11. 2024
Dynamic demonstration of the new Czech armoured vehicle TADEAS on Tatra 6x6 chassis

Dynamic demonstration of the new Czech armoured vehicle TADEAS on Tatra 6x6 chassis

We had the opportunity to visit the Tatra Defence Vehicle company in Kopřivnice, where we were introduced to the new Czech armoured vehicle TADEAS. This vehicle's prototype made…

07. 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
November 4th 1979: Iran hostage crisis - the day that redefined U.S. and Iran relations

November 4th 1979: Iran hostage crisis - the day that redefined U.S. and Iran relations

On November 4, 1979, one of the most significant crises in U.S. - Iran relations erupted when a group of Iranian students, radicalized by the recent Iranian Revolution…

04. 11. 2024
U.S. Munitions shipments to Ukraine delayed due to German Rail contract issues

U.S. Munitions shipments to Ukraine delayed due to German Rail contract issues

U.S. shipments of ammunition to Ukraine faced significant delays last year, primarily due to complications with a U.S. military contract with Germany’s national rail operator…

03. 11. 2024