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The ongoing battle of technology: Russia's jamming of U.S. precision weapons in Ukraine

The ongoing battle of technology: Russia's jamming of U.S. precision weapons in Ukraine

In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the use of precision munitions has been a game-changer for both sides. However, recent developments suggest that the tactical advantages…

14. 12. 2023
Israel's war with Hamas confirms that drones are playing an increasing role in combat operations

Israel's war with Hamas confirms that drones are playing an increasing role in combat operations

Unmanned aerial vehicles are an indispensable element on the modern battlefield, providing both surveillance and strike capability. These systems are playing an increasingly important…

13. 12. 2023
U.S. Navy destroyer Mason comes to the rescue of stricken commercial ship in the Red Sea

U.S. Navy destroyer Mason comes to the rescue of stricken commercial ship in the Red Sea

In a dramatic rescue operation in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mason rushed to the aid of a commercial ship that had been struck by a cruise missile…

12. 12. 2023
Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield

Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield

Loitering munitions or kamikaze drones play a significant role on the Ukrainian battlefield, as evidenced in particular by the Russian upgrade of the widely used…

11. 12. 2023
Congress rescues F-22 Raptors: A look at the defense policy bill

Congress rescues F-22 Raptors: A look at the defense policy bill

In a significant move, Congress has once again stepped in to save the aging F-22 Raptors from retirement, a decision that has been met with mixed reactions within the defense…

10. 12. 2023
A new axis of evil? The geopolitical context of Hamas terror

A new axis of evil? The geopolitical context of Hamas terror

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, a new chapter opened in the decades-long conflict in the Middle East. Hamas terrorists managed to infiltrate Israeli territory and brutally kill…

09. 12. 2023
KNDS France promotes the Franco German EMBT in Egypt. „Leo-Leclerc“ could replace the Abrams and the T-62

KNDS France promotes the Franco German EMBT in Egypt. „Leo-Leclerc“ could replace the Abrams and the T-62

Although it has been promoting its new Panther KF51 battle tank for over a year now, the German Rheinmetall group has made no appearance at the EDEX 23 arms fair, which has…

08. 12. 2023
Remembering Pearl Harbor: December 7th 1941. Day when USA step in WW2

Remembering Pearl Harbor: December 7th 1941. Day when USA step in WW2

December 7th, 1941, marked a pivotal moment in history—a day that will forever be etched in the annals of time. On this date, the tranquil morning at Pearl…

07. 12. 2023
North Korea as a military powerhouse: Surpassing Europe in arms supplies to Russia

North Korea as a military powerhouse: Surpassing Europe in arms supplies to Russia

North Korea's arms shipments to Russia could significantly impact the balance of power in the ongoing war in Ukraine. These transactions, however, violate United Nations…

06. 12. 2023
Admiral Bauer: If you want peace, you have to prepare for war

Admiral Bauer: If you want peace, you have to prepare for war

The CEVRO University and its Transatlantic Centre (PCTR) are among the leading "hubs" in the Czech Republic that contribute to the formulation of not only Czech security strategies…

05. 12. 2023
Rheinmetall wins major artillery ammunition order for Ukraine worth over €140 million

Rheinmetall wins major artillery ammunition order for Ukraine worth over €140 million

Rheinmetall has won a large-volume order for supporting Ukraine with artillery ammunition. The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise has been tasked with supplying Kyiv with artillery rounds worth…

04. 12. 2023
Analyzing Europe's defense capabilities in the face of contemporary global threats

Analyzing Europe's defense capabilities in the face of contemporary global threats

In recent years, the geopolitical landscape has undergone significant shifts, with the resurgence of great power competition marking a departure from the post-Cold War era's relative…

03. 12. 2023