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Christmas present for the Bundeswehr: The Bundestag Budget Committee approves new military contracts worth €21 billion

Christmas present for the Bundeswehr: The Bundestag Budget Committee approves new military contracts worth €21 billion

German lawmakers across the political spectrum have approved nearly forty new defence projects. A week before Christmas, they agreed to finance these through a special fund for the…

24. 12. 2024
Polish EU Presidency: Warsaw aims to secure €500 billion for defense budget

Polish EU Presidency: Warsaw aims to secure €500 billion for defense budget

Poland will focus on EU defense funding during its presidency. The ongoing war in Ukraine and the possibility of an unpredictable Donald Trump returning to the White House…

23. 12. 2024
The war in Ukraine as an example of the problematic nature of the effective use of mobilized civilians

The war in Ukraine as an example of the problematic nature of the effective use of mobilized civilians

The war in Ukraine has underscored not only the strategic and military differences between professional soldiers and mobilized civilians but also the complex challenges of effectively…

22. 12. 2024
Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $11.8 billion contract for F-35 production amid budget uncertainty

Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $11.8 billion contract for F-35 production amid budget uncertainty

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin an $11.8 billion undefinitized contract for the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, a move that keeps the critical stealth fighter…

21. 12. 2024
AMX 30 AuF1 – 50 years of service of the mighty French self propelled howitzer

AMX 30 AuF1 – 50 years of service of the mighty French self propelled howitzer

The French AMX 30 AuF1 (Automoteur modèle F1) system is a 155mm howitzer on the chassis of the 2nd generation AMX 30 main battle tank (MBT), which served in the French…

20. 12. 2024
INS Tushil: India's advanced frigate with Russian origins

INS Tushil: India's advanced frigate with Russian origins

The Indian Navy has added a new warship to its fleet, the INS Tushil, a missile frigate that encapsulates the intricate ties between India, Russia, and Ukraine. Originally intended for…

19. 12. 2024
L 9890 Trieste – Italy's Largest Warship Enters Service

L 9890 Trieste – Italy's Largest Warship Enters Service

On 7 December in Livorno, the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) officially received and raised the flag on the universal Landing Helicopter Dock Trieste (L 9890). It is the largest…

18. 12. 2024
The USS Zumwalt: Lessons from a $22 Billion Experiment

The USS Zumwalt: Lessons from a $22 Billion Experiment

The USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) was once envisioned as the pinnacle of modern naval warfare—a stealthy destroyer bristling with advanced technologies and weapon systems. However, the reality…

17. 12. 2024
CSG responds to misinformation on ammunition production for Caesar Howitzers project in the Czech Republic

CSG responds to misinformation on ammunition production for Caesar Howitzers project in the Czech Republic

Recent media reports in the Czech Republic have highlighted various claims surrounding the production of ammunition for the new Caesar self-propelled howitzers acquired by the Czech…

16. 12. 2024
The biggest manoeuvres in decades: China sent dozens of planes, ships, and balloons to Taiwan

The biggest manoeuvres in decades: China sent dozens of planes, ships, and balloons to Taiwan

Authorities in Taiwan have described the communist regime's latest military movements near the island as China's largest military manoeuvres since the 1990s. The defence ministry reported…

15. 12. 2024
The Melting Arctic as a new potential battlefield: NATO strategic interests

The Melting Arctic as a new potential battlefield: NATO strategic interests

The dramatic transformation of the Arctic due to climate change opens a new chapter in international relations. Historically perceived as an inaccessible natural barrier, the…

14. 12. 2024
France might want to develop its own Main Battle Tank within the MGCS project

France might want to develop its own Main Battle Tank within the MGCS project

In April France and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at relaunching their joint Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, which had been stalled by disagreements…

13. 12. 2024