Anti-personnel landmines pose a serious threat to modern soldiers, leading to amputations and even fatalities. These mines also cause devastation among civilian populations long after conflicts end. To counter this danger, manufacturers have developed anti-mine blast boots. Designing anti-mine blast
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Until the surprise Hamas attack on Israeli civilians in October 2023, which resulted in over a thousand casualties, Israel had relatively successfully maintained a deterrent effect by using disproportionately harsh force in its counterattacks. This Israel Defense Force’s so-called Dahiya
Award-winning journalist Jessikka Aro’s new book, Putin’s World War, delves into Russia’s information warfare in Germany, highlighting RT Deutsch’s production of video propaganda in Berlin. In Ghana, a network of trolls manipulates social media under the guise of strengthening black
A recent Norwegian study on wartime civilian protection explores three distinct scenarios: a prolonged pressure campaign against the Nordic region, the threat of war on Norwegian soil, and active warfare within Norway. The study highlights several critical factors essential for
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The war in Ukraine has highlighted the critical importance of extending the artillery range. The ability to shoot farther than your enemy and stay out of reach of their counter-battery fire is essential. Numerous global development programs aim to extend
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While Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives promised in their election campaign to bolster national defense and bring back national conscription, Labour pledged to pump more money into defence, also. Labour has also emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong defense industry. In
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In modern warfare, the ability to gather critical intelligence while remaining hidden is crucial. New portable surveillance technologies are disruptive. Replacing static devices, they are deployable on the ground, in the air and on the water surface. This significantly enhances
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A new, unique multinational armoured vehicle concept was unveiled at Eurosatory 2024. Funded by the EU and nine member countries, the Patria-coordinated concept is planned to enter production by 2027. With war still raging in Ukraine, the European Union aims
