July 2024

Spider boots donated by volunteers to police explosives experts of the Khmelnitsky region, Ukraine. (Image: Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, National Police of Ukraine)

Footwear at the Frontline: Innovations in Anti-Mine Protection

Technology

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 boots requires an understanding of the physics behind blast injuries and the use of a

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Israeli Defence Force operating against armed terrorist cells.

Lessons From the Israeli–Iranian Rivalry – Adopting Wide-Ranging Influence as Part of the Israeli Defense Force’s Strategy in the 2000s

Strategy

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 Doctrine explains the bombing campaign in Gaza and may potentially lead to a wider conflict

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Jessikka Aro

Putin’s Info World War: Berlin Video Factory Aims at Europe, Ghanaian Troll Army Targets the US

Politics

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 identity, while actually advancing the Kremlin’s agenda. The author presents evidence suggesting that Moscow had

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Wars Scenario Norway

War in Norway: Scenario-Based Analysis of Humanitarian Needs

Analysis

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 safeguarding the civilian population during such conflicts. Imagine a war in Norway. What humanitarian needs

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UK Houses of Parliament. Image: jumpStory

British Red Dawn: The New Labour Government Will Boost Defence Spending

Politics

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 France, the parliamentary elections may bring big changes in the country’s security and defence policies.

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Rethinking the Battlefield: The Quiet Might of Passive Surveillance

Analysis, Editor's Pick, NDR Digest, Report, Technology

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 discreet, versatile, and rapid intelligence-gathering capabilities. Today’s armed forces rely heavily on detecting and analyzing

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FAMOUS2 project - led by Partria.

Fast and FAMOUS: Unique European Armoured Vehicle Concept Unveiled to Boost Troop Mobility and Performance

Editor's Pick, NDR Digest, Report, Technology

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 to improve the mobility and performance of its member countries’ land troops. This long-term development

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