The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has proposed altering Russia’s state maritime boundary in the Baltic Sea, affecting borders with Lithuania and Finland. This change is intended to …
Defence Matters
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Ingrida Šimonytė: Lithuanian Prime Minister Visits NATO Headquarters
by NATO Newsby NATO NewsNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Thursday to discuss preparations for the Washington Summit – including work to …
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The shift towards a permanent war economy in Russia under President Vladimir Putin is unmistakable. With weapon factories operating non-stop and churning out three times more artillery shells than the …
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Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 – have taken place in Germany this week, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge. …
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Iran launched a wave of some 100 explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, a retaliatory strike that raises …
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
European Arms Manufacturers Concerned Over Dependency on Chinese Raw Materials, Demand Surges Amid War – FT
European arms manufacturers are expressing growing concerns over their reliance on Chinese cotton, used in propellants for ammunition, as potential supply constraints threaten their ability to ramp up production to …
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In the face of Russian aggression, instability in the Middle East, and China’s military expansion, NATO countries may need to increase military spending from 2% to 4%. Consequently, over the …
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SECURITY & DEFENCEFEATURED
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Floats 100 Billion Euro Support Fund For Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has put forward a bold proposal for a 100 billion euro, five-year military aid package to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in the alliance’s approach …
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FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCE
Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO Military Committee visits Latvia on the 20th anniversary of NATO membership
by NATO Newsby NATO NewsOn 27-29th March 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited Latvia upon the invitation of the Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Leonīds Kalniņš. While in …
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The European Union has allocated over €513 million to enhance ammunition production capacity of EU ammunition firms, with the aim of increasing the bloc’s annual output of shells to two …