Artificial intelligence is this year’s hot topic at EUROSATORY in Paris. From 17 to 21 June, defence and security professionals around the world gather at Paris Nord Villepinte for the exhibition EUROSATORY, featuring 2,000 international exhibitors from more than 60
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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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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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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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FINLAND still has to learn how to take advantage of the opportunities that NATO membership brings to the defence industry: understanding NATO’s procurement practices. Also, network more broadly internationally is needed. Also, investors have started to take an interest in
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Sweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned country after the Hungarian parliament approved Sweden’s NATO membership. Just days before, Hungary decided to buy four additional Saab Gripen C fighters. “Sweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned
As Hungary is announcing rediscovered friendly cooperation with Sweden and the US-led NATO alliance, it remains active toward the East. Hungary is now having a ménage à cinq with its security entanglements – with Sweden, USA/NATO, Russia, and China. Despite
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