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Mass desertions and mismanagement: The troubled story of Ukraine’s elite brigade

Mass desertions and mismanagement: The troubled story of Ukraine’s elite brigade

Ukraine has launched an investigation into reported cases of desertion and abuse of authority linked to the 155th Mechanized Brigade, named after Anna of Kyiv. According…

02. 01. 2025
Russia's answer to FPV drones: Instead of Armata and T-90 tanks, the project of remotely piloted vehicles Sturm returns

Russia's answer to FPV drones: Instead of Armata and T-90 tanks, the project of remotely piloted vehicles Sturm returns

The Ukrainian-Russian war has significantly highlighted the importance of unmanned aerial, naval, and ground technologies in combat operations. Reconnaissance and attack drones have become…

01. 01. 2025
The DITA howitzer in action: Insights from the Ukrainian battlefield

The DITA howitzer in action: Insights from the Ukrainian battlefield

The DITA self-propelled howitzer is a cutting-edge artillery system developed by the Czech defense company Excalibur Army. It represents the next generation of mobile, highly…

31. 12. 2024
From UAVs to F-35 components: Baykar’s game-changing purchase of Piaggio Aerospace

From UAVs to F-35 components: Baykar’s game-changing purchase of Piaggio Aerospace

Turkish defense firm Baykar has secured approval from the Italian government to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, marking a significant step in Baykar’s strategy to strengthen its…

30. 12. 2024
Evaluating Czechoslovak Group’s strategic achievements in 2024

Evaluating Czechoslovak Group’s strategic achievements in 2024

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has positioned itself as a key player in the global defense and industrial sectors. Throughout 2024, the conglomerate pursued a wide array of strategic…

29. 12. 2024
Azerbaijan accuses Russia of downing passenger plane: A Tragic incident

Azerbaijan accuses Russia of downing passenger plane: A Tragic incident

On December 25, 2024, a catastrophic aviation incident unfolded as Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, an Embraer 190AR, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The flight, en route from…

28. 12. 2024
The Battle for strategic Pokrovsk Looms: Ukraine reinforces with tanks and artillery

The Battle for strategic Pokrovsk Looms: Ukraine reinforces with tanks and artillery

The Ukrainian military is mobilizing its forces toward the strategic city of Pokrovsk, signaling the potential onset of a pivotal confrontation. The deployment includes the 155th…

27. 12. 2024
North Korean forces suffer heavy losses in Ukraine conflict

North Korean forces suffer heavy losses in Ukraine conflict

North Korean troops fighting on the frontlines against Ukraine have faced staggering losses in recent weeks, underscoring the brutal nature of the ongoing conflict and the…

26. 12. 2024
Before the end of the year, Israel pledged to intensify operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Experts, however, suggest that an attack on Iran would be more appropriate

Before the end of the year, Israel pledged to intensify operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Experts, however, suggest that an attack on Iran would be more appropriate

In recent days, Israel has expanded its military activities in the region to include Yemen, which is located 2,000 kilometers away, targeting the Houthi rebels. These new strikes…

25. 12. 2024
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