The key element of the French nuclear deterrent : The nuclear-powered and nuclear armed submarines

The key element of the French nuclear deterrent : The nuclear-powered and nuclear armed submarines

Lurking in the ocean, undetectable, equipped with 16 missiles each carrying several nuclear warheads, the 4 French nuclrear-powered submarines patrol successively to ensure the…

Lurking in the ocean, undetectable, equipped with 16 missiles each carrying several nuclear warheads, the 4 French nuclrear-powered submarines patrol successively to ensure the permanence at sea of the nuclear deterrent. They are part of the French Strategic Oceanic Force (FOST). The four actual boats are „New Generation“. The story started back in 1967 with the very first of these beasts, Le Redoutable. In 1954, against the backdrop of the Cold War, the Americans developed the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus. Three years later, the Soviet project saw the light of day with the K-3 Leninski Komsomol submarine. In 1962, President de Gaulle set…

07. 02. 2025
"God of War" in the service of NATO

"God of War" in the service of NATO

Sometimes called the "God of War", artillery continues to play a key role in modern military conflicts. From the Napoleonic Wars to contemporary conflicts, artillery has been…

06. 02. 2025
Ukraine confirms deployment of laser weapons: A game changer in modern warfare

Ukraine confirms deployment of laser weapons: A game changer in modern warfare

Ukraine has officially confirmed the operational use of laser weapons against Russian forces, marking a significant step forward in modern military technology. Vadym Sukharevskyi…

05. 02. 2025
South Korean politicians push for nuclear capability amid security concerns

South Korean politicians push for nuclear capability amid security concerns

The debate over South Korea’s potential nuclear armament has reignited following a significant remark by U.S. President Donald Trump. On his first day in office, Trump referred…

04. 02. 2025
Near miss in Pokrovsk: How an M2A2 Bradley defied a Russian drone attack

Near miss in Pokrovsk: How an M2A2 Bradley defied a Russian drone attack

The M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle has gained a strong reputation in Ukraine as one of the most resilient and admired combat systems on the battlefield. However…

03. 02. 2025
VBMR-L Serval – a key component in modern operations of the French Army

VBMR-L Serval – a key component in modern operations of the French Army

The VBMR-L Serval is a French 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicle developed by Nexter Systems (KNDS France today) and Texelis, which entered service with the French army in 2022. This new…

02. 02. 2025
Interview with Jason Vanderbrink about the merger of CSG and Kinetic Group and future plans

Interview with Jason Vanderbrink about the merger of CSG and Kinetic Group and future plans

The 47th edition of the famous SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show), which focuses on shooting, hunting and the outdoors, was held in Las Vegas, USA, from 21 to…

01. 02. 2025
New bloody guerrilla clashes in Colombia: FARC and ELN fight fierce battles in the north-east

New bloody guerrilla clashes in Colombia: FARC and ELN fight fierce battles in the north-east

The old bloody conflict in Colombia is reviving again. Once again, the old familiar National Liberation Army (ELN) and offshoots of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia…

31. 01. 2025
German tanks are in demand again

German tanks are in demand again

Although there is a constant debate among military experts about whether tanks have any chance on modern battlefields or not, many countries will continue to count on them…

30. 01. 2025
Rwandan-backed rebels advance in Congo. They have captured Goma and killed at least 13 UN peacekeepers

Rwandan-backed rebels advance in Congo. They have captured Goma and killed at least 13 UN peacekeepers

A new wave of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo - rebels grouped under the AFC alliance report capturing the city of Goma, the largest in the east of the…

29. 01. 2025
From rumor to reality: Iran expands Air Force with Su-35 purchase

From rumor to reality: Iran expands Air Force with Su-35 purchase

In a move that could considerably shift the military balance in the Middle East, a senior Iranian military official has reportedly confirmed that Tehran has completed the purchase…

28. 01. 2025
Tatra Defence Vehicle develops new Pandur 8x8 EVO armoured vehicle

Tatra Defence Vehicle develops new Pandur 8x8 EVO armoured vehicle

Tatra Defence Vehicle is currently building a prototype of the Pandur 8x8 EVO, which represents a new generation of the versatile eight-wheel platform. The premiere…

27. 01. 2025