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From bureaucracy to battlefield: The U.S. Army’s radical transformation begins now

From bureaucracy to battlefield: The U.S. Army’s radical transformation begins now

In a decisive memo issued April 30, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth set the U.S. Army on a bold new course, ordering a top-to-bottom transformation to forge a leaner…

05. 05. 2025
The US-China trade war is forcing the world to pick sides

The US-China trade war is forcing the world to pick sides

Beijing warns other countries not to participate in the isolation of Chinese goods and companies in trade agreements with the US. The Middle Kingdom intends to introduce…

04. 05. 2025
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian Su-30 fighter in Daring Black Sea strike

Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian Su-30 fighter in Daring Black Sea strike

In a bold demonstration of Ukraine’s growing uncrewed warfare capabilities, a Russian Su-30 naval fighter jet was downed over the Black Sea by a Ukrainian sea drone equipped…

03. 05. 2025
Two decades of transformation through training

Two decades of transformation through training

20 Years of NATO in Bydgoszcz In 2004, the NATO Joint Force Training Centre was established in Bydgoszcz. It was the first NATO Command Structure installation in this part…

02. 05. 2025
A major U.S. offensive in Yemen to reduce the threat of terrorist attacks

A major U.S. offensive in Yemen to reduce the threat of terrorist attacks

U.S. forces have been conducting an intense military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen since mid-March. Their goal is to permanently weaken the rebels' ability to threaten…

01. 05. 2025
Estonia supercharges Defense spending commits 5.4% of GDP to military growth

Estonia supercharges Defense spending commits 5.4% of GDP to military growth

In a decisive move to bolster national defense, Estonia has approved an unprecedented $3.2 billion spike in military spending, locking in a long-term commitment…

30. 04. 2025
Types of military service across NATO member states

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…

26. 04. 2025
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reenlists in the Marine Corps: “You’ve got to be who you say you are”

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…

25. 04. 2025
Russia hits Google with fine over YouTube content detailing military deaths

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…

24. 04. 2025
Harnessing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies: NATO’s Strategic Edge on the Modern Battlefield

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…

23. 04. 2025
The dynamic Middle East and North Africa from a defence industry perspective

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…

22. 04. 2025
Captured american Bradley IFV appears in Russian service near Kursk

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…

21. 04. 2025