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U.S. Extends deployment of two aircraft carriers in Middle East amid rising tensions

U.S. Extends deployment of two aircraft carriers in Middle East amid rising tensions

In a significant show of military force and commitment to regional stability, the U.S. Department of Defense has announced the extension of the deployment of two…

27. 08. 2024
Artificial Intelligence in combat simulations: How AI is changing NATO soldier training

Artificial Intelligence in combat simulations: How AI is changing NATO soldier training

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to significantly influence the methodology of military training within NATO. Advanced combat simulations using machine learning and neural…

26. 08. 2024
USA continues campaign against terrorism: Al-Qaida affiliate leader killed in Syria

USA continues campaign against terrorism: Al-Qaida affiliate leader killed in Syria

A US-led drone strike on Friday targeted and killed a senior militant associated with an al-Qaida-linked group in northwestern Syria. The attack, carried out in the Jabal…

25. 08. 2024
U.S. Announces $125 million military aid package to Ukraine amid ongoing border incursion

U.S. Announces $125 million military aid package to Ukraine amid ongoing border incursion

The Biden administration has authorized a new military aid package valued at approximately $125 million to support Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression, U.S…

24. 08. 2024
VOP Nováky inaugurated a new production line for ammunition filling

VOP Nováky inaugurated a new production line for ammunition filling

On Friday, 23 August, the ceremonial opening of a new production line for filling ammunition, ranging from 81 mm to 122 mm, took place at VOP Nováky with the participation…

23. 08. 2024
Iran's threat of an attack against Israel casts uncertainty over the region. Deal with Hamas should help

Iran's threat of an attack against Israel casts uncertainty over the region. Deal with Hamas should help

The United States is pushing the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu ever harder to reach an agreement with Hamas, where a ceasefire, the release of the remaining…

22. 08. 2024
Excalibur Army has grown into the largest defence industry company in the Czech Republic

Excalibur Army has grown into the largest defence industry company in the Czech Republic

EXCALIBUR ARMY spol. s r.o. (EA) earned a record CZK 18,704,927 thousand [EUR 779,145 thousand] in 2023. This is almost 40 percent increase compared to 2022, when…

21. 08. 2024
What could a world without arms treaties look like?

What could a world without arms treaties look like?

Recent events, such as the announced deployment of U.S. long-range fires in Germany (thus marking the definitive termination of the INF Treaty) and the unknown status of the…

20. 08. 2024
Gen. Jiří Šedivý: Analysis of the second battle of Kursk

Gen. Jiří Šedivý: Analysis of the second battle of Kursk

By invading Russian territory in the Sumy region, the Ukrainians shocked not only the Russian troops and their command, but also their Western allies. In a comprehensive analysis, former…

19. 08. 2024
Tatra Defence Vehicle: Pioneering excellence in military mobility and innovation

Tatra Defence Vehicle: Pioneering excellence in military mobility and innovation

Tatra Defence Vehicle company – a name synonymous with resilience, engineering precision, and groundbreaking innovation, has long been at the forefront of military mobility…

18. 08. 2024
MH-60S Seahawk helicopter mishap at Naval Air Station Fallon: Ten sailors injured in training incident

MH-60S Seahawk helicopter mishap at Naval Air Station Fallon: Ten sailors injured in training incident

In an unexpected turn of events during a routine training exercise, ten sailors were injured in a mishap involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters at Naval Air Station (NAS)…

17. 08. 2024
US approves major arms sales to European allies: Germany, Italy, and Denmark to receive advanced weaponry

US approves major arms sales to European allies: Germany, Italy, and Denmark to receive advanced weaponry

In a significant development reflecting the growing global demand for advanced military technology, the U.S. State Department has authorized several high-profile arms deals with key European…

16. 08. 2024