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U.S. aid to Ukraine has the green light. Russia steps up attacks, ground drones enter the war

U.S. aid to Ukraine has the green light. Russia steps up attacks, ground drones enter the war

The nearly $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has finally passed the U.S. legislative approval process. According to U.S. President Joe Biden, the first part of the aid, a third…

03. 05. 2024
May 2nd 2011: The day Osama Bin Laden was killed: A turning point in the War on Terror

May 2nd 2011: The day Osama Bin Laden was killed: A turning point in the War on Terror

On May 2, 2011, the world witnessed a significant event in the ongoing global fight against terrorism. Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of al-Qaeda, the extremist group…

02. 05. 2024
South Korean Naval Modernization in context

South Korean Naval Modernization in context

The Republic of Korea (ROK) decided, due to the worsening security situation in its neighborhood, to modernize its armed forces. Apparently, the ROK Navy is set…

01. 05. 2024
Tatra wins prestigious Red Dot award for the design of the latest generation of Force vehicles

Tatra wins prestigious Red Dot award for the design of the latest generation of Force vehicles

A few days ago Tatra Trucks automotive company recorded another great success. For the first time in its history, it won the Red Dot award in the Product Design category twice. This…

30. 04. 2024
Australia enhances Ukraine military aid with $100M boost amidst ongoing conflict

Australia enhances Ukraine military aid with $100M boost amidst ongoing conflict

In a significant move, Australia has announced an additional $100 million in military aid to Ukraine, reinforcing its support against Russia's continued aggression. Australian…

29. 04. 2024
Houthi rebels escalate conflict with downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone

Houthi rebels escalate conflict with downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone

On a recent Thursday, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Saada province, a stronghold of their control. The rebels…

28. 04. 2024
Russian paratrooper BMD-2 and BRT-D vehicles overhauled and modernised

Russian paratrooper BMD-2 and BRT-D vehicles overhauled and modernised

Russian defence holding company Rostezh has announced the handover of another batch of BMD-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) and BRT-D Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to the VDV…

27. 04. 2024
Securing the skies: The Air Force's new $13 Billion "Doomsday" aircraft

Securing the skies: The Air Force's new $13 Billion "Doomsday" aircraft

In a significant development for U.S. military aviation and national security, the Air Force has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) a monumental $13 billion contract to engineer…

26. 04. 2024
The long road to recognition: Earl Meyer and the Battle for a Purple Heart

The long road to recognition: Earl Meyer and the Battle for a Purple Heart

After a lengthy 73 years, Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran from St. Peter, Minnesota, will finally receive the Purple Heart medal, an honor awarded to U.S…

25. 04. 2024
Turreted mortars for the British Army – solutions may be provided by Finland, Israel or Poland

Turreted mortars for the British Army – solutions may be provided by Finland, Israel or Poland

British Army representatives have provided information on plans to procure a 120mm calibre turreted mortar system that would be mounted on ARTEC Boxer wheeled armoured…

24. 04. 2024
China's H-20 stealth bomber falls short in comparison to U.S. counterpart

China's H-20 stealth bomber falls short in comparison to U.S. counterpart

A U.S. intelligence official recently expressed doubts about the capabilities of China's new Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber, suggesting it is significantly inferior to American models…

23. 04. 2024
Bipartisan Victory: House approves $95 billion defense supplemental for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

Bipartisan Victory: House approves $95 billion defense supplemental for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

In a significant legislative action today, the House of Representatives approved a $95 billion defense supplemental package intended to aid Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan…

22. 04. 2024