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Breaking barriers in the sky and on stage: Air Force officer crowned Miss America

Breaking barriers in the sky and on stage: Air Force officer crowned Miss America

In a groundbreaking moment for both the military and pageantry, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, aged 22, has been crowned Miss America, becoming the first active-duty service member…

18. 01. 2024
Analyzing China's desert warships: A strategic move against the U.S. Navy

Analyzing China's desert warships: A strategic move against the U.S. Navy

In the vast expanse of the Taklamakan Desert in northwestern China, an unusual sight can be seen: replicas of US warships, including aircraft carriers and destroyers, nestled…

17. 01. 2024
January 16th 1991: The day when began Operation Desert Storm: A Turning Point in Modern Warfare

January 16th 1991: The day when began Operation Desert Storm: A Turning Point in Modern Warfare

January 16th is a day etched in modern history as the beginning of the Persian Gulf War, specifically marked by the initiation of Operation Desert Storm. This date…

16. 01. 2024
Effective protection against threats from above: Skyranger 30 passes an important milestone

Effective protection against threats from above: Skyranger 30 passes an important milestone

Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has reached a key milestone on the road to series production. In December 2023, the A1 configuration of the…

15. 01. 2024
The West has run out of patience with the Yemeni rebels. Will large-scale attacks help stabilise the situation in the Red Sea?

The West has run out of patience with the Yemeni rebels. Will large-scale attacks help stabilise the situation in the Red Sea?

The United States and Britain have launched a series of targeted attacks in Yemen against Iran-linked Houthi rebels. Both the British Royal Air Force and the US Air Force and…

14. 01. 2024
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has announced it will attend the upcoming 2024 SHOT Show

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has announced it will attend the upcoming 2024 SHOT Show

Czechoslovak Group, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, is a multi-faceted industrial technology concern that operates within several categories, including ammunition, defense…

13. 01. 2024
US and UK launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

US and UK launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

In a decisive move, military forces of the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated strikes against several targets in Yemen, specifically targeting Houthi rebel…

12. 01. 2024
NATO airspace security in the context of Russian aggression

NATO airspace security in the context of Russian aggression

Throughout 2023, NATO air forces find themselves on the front line of defence against the growing threat of Russian military aircraft. This required not only preventive action, but…

11. 01. 2024
Pakistan buys Chinese FC-31 fighter jets. There are implications for regional military balance

Pakistan buys Chinese FC-31 fighter jets. There are implications for regional military balance

Pakistan is set to acquire China's fifth-generation FC-31 Gyrfalcon fighter jet, a decision that marks a significant turning point for the country's military aviation. Pakistan…

10. 01. 2024
Estonia bolsters defense with Polish Piorun MANPADS in first joint procurement with Poland

Estonia bolsters defense with Polish Piorun MANPADS in first joint procurement with Poland

In a significant move to strengthen its air defense capabilities, Estonia has received Polish-made Piorun short-range manportable air defense systems (MANPADS) from the Estonian Centre for…

09. 01. 2024
NATO's $5.5 Billion Patriot missile contract: A strategic shift in European defense

NATO's $5.5 Billion Patriot missile contract: A strategic shift in European defense

In a significant move to bolster European air defense capabilities, NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has facilitated a massive $5.5 billion contract for the acquisition…

08. 01. 2024
Production of M777 howitzers is about to resume

Production of M777 howitzers is about to resume

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems Inc. a contract for the production of the main designs of the 155 mm M777 ultra-lightweight towed howitzers. The contract paves the way for…

07. 01. 2024