Following the unexpected collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel launched a series of pre-emptive strikes across Syria. These operations aimed to neutralize potential threats from advanced weaponry and prevent their acquisition by hostile entities amid the ensuing power vacuum.
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A new modular mortar system Tremos by Patria combines the advantages of the different mortar systems, combining mobility, cost-effectiveness, and the possibility to rapidly transform existing mortar systems to mobile firing units – without the need for extensive integration work.
The Northern European Army headquarters will be based in Mikkeli, reflecting its historical significance as Finland’s military command hub during both the Winter and Continuation Wars. In Lapland, Swedish-led NATO’s headquarters is planned for either Rovaniemi or Sodankylä, focusing on
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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
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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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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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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
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
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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