Germany has officially become a full member of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program as of January 2025, marking a significant advancement in European defence collaboration. This strategic move not only enhances Germany’s military capabilities but also presents substantial
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Few war films capture the scale, strategy, and human cost of an air campaign as vividly as The Battle of Britain (1969). Directed by Guy Hamilton, this film is not only a testament to the heroism of RAF pilots and
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Patria has made a decisive move in the global defence industry by acquiring ILIAS Solutions, a Belgium-based leader in digital defence platforms. This acquisition catapults Patria to the forefront of military digitalisation, reinforcing its commitment to data-driven warfare, predictive maintenance,
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China has launched DeepSeek-R1, a highly advanced artificial intelligence model, positioning itself as a direct challenger to Western AI dominance. This open-source system, developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek, is designed to rival technologies like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But its emergence is
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Rapid, informed decision-making can mean the difference between victory and defeat. New command and control systems redefine military surveillance with advanced automation and AI-driven precision. Designed to deliver unmatched situational awareness across all domains, Saab’s 9AIR C4I empowers armed forces
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The Bridge at Remagen, directed by John Guillermin, is a World War II film set during the final stages of the war, focusing on the battle for the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine River. The movie offers an intriguing combination
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The Italian Army has decided to significantly enhance its air defence capabilities by contracting Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. to supply four Skynex air defence systems. The total value of the deal is approaching €280 million. The initial system, costing €73 million,
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For decades, American foreign policy has been a cornerstone of global stability—a steady framework within which allies and adversaries alike have navigated their international relationships. Under President Donald Trump, however, this framework took on a markedly unpredictable character, or so
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The UK faces critical decisions on its defence strategy as it conducts its third Strategic Defence Review (SDR) in four years, due in 2025. The review must address modern threats, particularly from Russia and China, against a backdrop of fiscal
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The year 2025 is marked by escalating global tensions and volatile geopolitics. Key flashpoints include rising friction in the Baltic Sea, the conflict between Iran and Israel, growing unrest across Asia and Africa, and the ongoing war in Ukraine against
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