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UK's £1 Billion helicopter program in limbo after Airbus and Lockheed Martin exit

UK's £1 Billion helicopter program in limbo after Airbus and Lockheed Martin exit

In a surprising development for the UK's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) acquisition program, both Airbus and Lockheed Martin have announced their withdrawal, leaving Leonardo as the sole…

02. 09. 2024
British and American submarine problem

British and American submarine problem

The British Royal Navy is facing major problems with its submarine availability. It could get worse due to AUKUS commitment and the U.S. problems with Virginia-class availability. This…

01. 09. 2024
Petr Pavel: We are dealing with Russia that still believes it has no reason to change its course of action

Petr Pavel: We are dealing with Russia that still believes it has no reason to change its course of action

The three-day international security conference Globsec Forum is in full swing. Yesterday, when the conference began, speakers included the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, and…

31. 08. 2024
The US 6th generation fighter aircraft project replaced by a light fighter concept?

The US 6th generation fighter aircraft project replaced by a light fighter concept?

Launched by the U.S. Air Force in 2015 to replace the 5th generation F-22A Raptor air superiority aircraft, the NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) project aims to develop…

30. 08. 2024
CSG's response to the attacks on the Czech Ammunition Initiative

CSG's response to the attacks on the Czech Ammunition Initiative

Since the beginning of 2024, a joint team of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, its agency AMOS and leading Czech defence industry firms, which includes CSG…

29. 08. 2024
Three years after Abbey Gate: An Air Force nurse’s heroic actions honored with the Bronze Star

Three years after Abbey Gate: An Air Force nurse’s heroic actions honored with the Bronze Star

Three years have passed since the tragic and chaotic events at Abbey Gate, Hamid Karzai International Airport, during the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This month, Air…

28. 08. 2024
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