Defence Commission proposed a major hike in Sweden’s military budget. The plans would raise Sweden’s defence spending to 2.61 percent of GDP. Funding remains open. Increase in conscription, missiles, surface combat vessels, expanded air defense capability, new territorial units… These
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It was a long wait for Ukraine before the US Senate finally approved its 60-billion-dollar aid, including long-range ATACMS missiles. In the meanwhile, the EU and Nordic countries have already acted. The Nordics and the Balts are rapidly boosting their
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Cannibalism is a hot topic: President Joe Biden told reporters, that his uncle was eaten in New Guinea during WW2.DW reported how Ukrainians are recycling damaged weapons – by cannibalizing them. See More:
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For months, speculation has swirled about the potential for the conflict in Gaza to spiral into a broader regional crisis. Late on April 13th, Iran launched a barrage of attack drones to Israel, followed by missiles. What are Iran’s strategic
The Norwegian Government has proposed a historical increase in defence expenditure by 600 billion kroner (approximately 60 billion USD) over the coming 12 years. This proposal would double the Norwegian Armed Forces budget, promising enhanced personnel numbers and new capabilities across all service branches.
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The policy of the three Baltic States towards communist China has undergone a radical change in a decade. Initial hopes for mutually beneficial economic cooperation eventually gave way to great disappointment, compounded by escalating disputes over relations with Taiwan and
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Sweden has inked a deal for a fleet of 321 advanced armored vehicles and eight innovative naval mortar systems from Finnish defense manufacturer Patria. Valued at roughly EUR 470 million, the armored vehicle procurement ranks among Sweden’s most substantial military
Tangible XR simulators are a combination of a digital simulation and haptic elements. The latest advances in XR, especially metaverse and AI, further increase the potential of such tangible XR simulators as networked collaborative training and exploration methods. In this
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