Czechoslovak Group and Tatra: Driving innovation into the future with the new generation of Tatra Force Trucks

The iconic Tatra brand, part of the dynamic Czechoslovak Group, is taking bold strides into the future with the launch of the third generation of its heavy-duty Tatra Force…

The iconic Tatra brand, part of the dynamic Czechoslovak Group, is taking bold strides into the future with the launch of the third generation of its heavy-duty Tatra Force trucks. This revolutionary upgrade marks the end of an era, as the legendary Tatra 815 gracefully steps down after more than four decades of service, making way for a significantly more sophisticated and modernized platform. Currently offered in 10- and 14-speed configurations, the F-shift transmission will soon be streamlined into optimized combinations tailored to different customer needs based on chassis type, drivetrain complexity, and front-axle configurations. This will make the selection process easier for…

Houthi rebels shoot down 7 U.S. Reaper drones in Yemen costing Pentagon over $200 million

The Pentagon is facing a mounting and costly challenge in Yemen, where Houthi rebels have downed seven U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones in less than six weeks — a staggering…

The First French Army’s Tactical Group to receive 51 Leclerc XLR Tanks By The End of 2025

According to the French Army, it will be possible to equip a first Combined Arms Tactical Group (GTIA) with 51 Leclerc tanks upgraded to the XLR standard…

Types of military service across NATO member states

Military service is a fundamental element of every state's defense policy. However, the way it is organized and its legal framework vary significantly across NATO member states. This…

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reenlists in the Marine Corps: “You’ve got to be who you say you are”

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, formally reenlisted in the Marine Corps on Thursday during a ceremony held in the Pentagon’s Hall…

Russia hits Google with fine over YouTube content detailing military deaths

In a continuing effort to police narratives around its involvement in Ukraine, Russia has issued a financial penalty against Google, citing the unauthorized publication…

Harnessing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies: NATO’s Strategic Edge on the Modern Battlefield

Technological advancement is changing all facets of human life, and the battlefield is no different. Artificial intelligence, autonomous machines, quantum systems, and biotechnology…

The dynamic Middle East and North Africa from a defence industry perspective

The Czech Republic annually exports military equipment valued at around CZK 24 billion to the Middle East and North Africa. The latest figures from the Swedish think tank SIPRI…

Captured american Bradley IFV appears in Russian service near Kursk

In a development that highlights the fluid and unpredictable nature of modern mechanized warfare, the Russian military has begun operating a captured U.S.-made M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA…

CSG rides the wave of European rearmament to historic growth

As Europe faces the most serious security challenges since the Cold War, defense budgets across the continent are rising fast—and with them, the fortunes of key players in the defense…

Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine amid continued tensions

In a move framed as a gesture of goodwill, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, declaring a 30-hour halt…

Spanish Army receives first batch of VCR 8×8 Dragón vehicles

The Spanish factory Trubia (Asturias), of the GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas consortium, started production of the VCR 8×8 Dragón wheeled armoured vehicles in 2021. Over four years…