The World was surprised today when US President Joe Biden vsited Kyiv, Ukraine for the first time since the war began almost a year ago. The event was a well-planned,… Continue reading "President Biden Pays Kiyv an Unexpected Visit"
A few days ago, the Norwegian Intelligence Service released its annual Fokus 2023 “assessment of current security challenges”. Norway’s primary concerns are made clear by the page allotment; the report… Continue reading "Annual Norwegian Intelligence Service Report Focuses on Russian and Chinese and Threats"
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Challenger 3 main battle tank program is set to advance to the prototype stage with its Critical Design Review completed ahead… Continue reading "UK’s Challenger 3 Advances to Prototype Stage"
On 30 January, the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and Eurosam announced a large production contract for nearly 700 Aster family missiles at the request of the French and… Continue reading "France and Italy Sign Massive Contract for Nearly 700 Aster Missiles"
The CEO of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, discussed his intentions to sign a deal with Lockheed Martin to produce the company’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in Germany. The war in… Continue reading "Rheinmetall Seeks to License Produce HIMARS"
Another round of talks between states participating in military equipment to Ukraine have concluded. A number of subsequent declarations have been made but the question is whether promises to send… Continue reading "Another Round of Ramstein Talks Concludes"
The discussion around delivery of Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks to Ukraine, which began early this year, continues with no official decisions despite public declarations of intent. Poland was the… Continue reading "Spain Won’t Deliver Its Leopards, Poland Awaits Coalition & Permission From Germany"
Since the 17 January, NATO Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) aircraft, namely the E-3A Sentry, have been deployed to Otopeni Airbase, Romania, in order to enhance surveillance capabilities on… Continue reading "NATO Deploys AWACS Planes In Romania"
France’s Defense Innovation Agency announced its plan to explore the development of a new type of anti-drone sensor based on optometrics, as opposed to the more traditional electromagnetics. The companies… Continue reading "French Armed Forces to Explore an “Innovative” Anti-drone Sensor"
According to the official news agency of the Republic of Turkey, AA, North Macedonia, NATO’s newest member, has ordered 18 MKE-produced BORAN Light Towed Howitzers from Turkey. According to the… Continue reading "North Macedonia Orders 18 BORAN Light Towed Howitzers From Turkey"