India Awards $5.2 Billion Submarine Contract to German-Indian Consortium
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS) won a $5.2 billion USD contract to build six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy, a deal approved by the Indian Ministry of Defence, highlighting increased defense cooperation between Germany and India amid India's naval mode...
India Awards $5.2 Billion Submarine Contract to German-Indian Consortium
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDS) won a $5.2 billion USD contract to build six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy, a deal approved by the Indian Ministry of Defence, highlighting increased defense cooperation between Germany and India amid India's naval mode...
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44% Bias Score
EU Military Spending Surge Raises Questions on Defence Strategy
European Union military spending has surged to over €300 billion in 2023, driven by concerns about Russia and a potential US withdrawal, prompting a debate on effective resource allocation and future strategic planning.
EU Military Spending Surge Raises Questions on Defence Strategy
European Union military spending has surged to over €300 billion in 2023, driven by concerns about Russia and a potential US withdrawal, prompting a debate on effective resource allocation and future strategic planning.
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36% Bias Score
EU Seeks Defense Autonomy Amidst US Cooperation
The European Commission plans to increase defense cooperation with the US while simultaneously reducing the EU's long-term reliance on external defense suppliers; 75% of new EU defense orders between February 2022 and mid-2023 came from outside the EU, prompting a proposed €1.5 billion European Defe...
EU Seeks Defense Autonomy Amidst US Cooperation
The European Commission plans to increase defense cooperation with the US while simultaneously reducing the EU's long-term reliance on external defense suppliers; 75% of new EU defense orders between February 2022 and mid-2023 came from outside the EU, prompting a proposed €1.5 billion European Defe...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Defense Ministry Removes ADPO Head Amidst Procurement Concerns
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her post as head of the State Agency for Defense Procurement (ADPO) due to unmet 2024 contracts for critical munitions, over-reliance on two intermediary companies for foreign ammunition, and flawed internal procedures, yet asserts that w...
Ukraine's Defense Ministry Removes ADPO Head Amidst Procurement Concerns
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her post as head of the State Agency for Defense Procurement (ADPO) due to unmet 2024 contracts for critical munitions, over-reliance on two intermediary companies for foreign ammunition, and flawed internal procedures, yet asserts that w...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine's DOT Agency Saves 25% on Military Supplies, Exemplifying Anti-Corruption Reform
Ukraine's new State Logistics Operator (DOT) has saved 25% on nonlethal military supplies and fulfilled 95% of requests in its first year, contrasting with ongoing corruption in other areas, and is being closely monitored by NATO as a potential model for anti-corruption reforms.
Ukraine's DOT Agency Saves 25% on Military Supplies, Exemplifying Anti-Corruption Reform
Ukraine's new State Logistics Operator (DOT) has saved 25% on nonlethal military supplies and fulfilled 95% of requests in its first year, contrasting with ongoing corruption in other areas, and is being closely monitored by NATO as a potential model for anti-corruption reforms.
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36% Bias Score
Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army
Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.
Thousands of Defective Mortar Shells Supplied to Ukrainian Army
Thousands of Ukrainian-made 120mm and 82mm mortar shells supplied to the Ukrainian army were found to be defective, failing to detonate properly or falling short; investigations are underway, and the shells are being replaced with foreign-made ones.
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48% Bias Score