Mines are traditionally viewed as defensive weapons designed to deny access to certain areas, slow down advancing forces, or protect strategic positions. However, in modern warfare, the use of mines has evolved. They have also been employed offensively to disrupt
From Shield to Sword: The Offensive Potential of Modern Landmines Read More »
Top Hezbollah and Hamas leaders were recently assassinated by Israel. Presidential nominee Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at an election rally. Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan emerged stronger from these attempts on their lives. Even John F. Kennedy survived
Is it Worth the Shot? How Assassinations Effect on Politics and War Read More »
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
Nordic Defence Review reports from Eurosatory continue even after the fair. Here are some editorial picks from the news flow, with an emphasis on vehicles. Estonia Secures KNDS CAESAR Howitzers, Joining Long List During Eurosatory 2024, Estonia signed a contract
Eurosatory2024 Newsflash: Radars, Robots and Howizers Read More »
The beginning of the year has been promising for the Northern European defense industry, with increased sales and strong profits. German Rheinmetall, Norwegian Kongsberg, Swedish SAAB, and Finnish PATRIA have all reported excellent Q1 results. Only two Nordic companies are
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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It is commonly believed that Sweden will strengthen the NATO alliance’s overall defence and deterrence posture, especially as it relates to securing northeastern Europe. Here are its strengths and weaknesses. Strengths Weaknesses Read also: Sweden Is Getting Fit For NATO
Sweden’s Defence – Strengths and Weaknesses Read More »
Sweden is boosting its defence following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is set to join neighbouring Finland as the 32nd member of NATO. It will strengthen the alliance – but how? Sweden was invited to join NATO in 2023 but
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For over a century, Western military forces have largely enforced strict grooming standards, particularly regarding beards. During the World War 1, chlorine and mustard gas attacks necessitated a clean-shaven face for effective gas mask seals. Now, both the British and
Santa’s Army Gets Hairy: Finland Is Welcoming Bearded Soldiers Read More »
Meeting at one of biggest oil producer countries in the world, UEA, at least 80 countries are demanding a UN Climate Change Conference COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use. In maritime transport, this revolution
