Knicks' Improved Defense Boosts Playoff Hopes
The New York Knicks have significantly improved their 3-point defense and increased steals over their last 14 games, rising to the No. 9-ranked defense in the NBA; the team's success depends on the health of center Mitchell Robinson and the team's potential trade for another center.
Knicks' Improved Defense Boosts Playoff Hopes
The New York Knicks have significantly improved their 3-point defense and increased steals over their last 14 games, rising to the No. 9-ranked defense in the NBA; the team's success depends on the health of center Mitchell Robinson and the team's potential trade for another center.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Faces Multifaceted Hybrid Threat from Russia
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns of a multifaceted hybrid threat from Russia, including attacks on infrastructure, energy, and social media manipulation, while acknowledging the challenges of rapidly increasing military production and procurement.
Germany Faces Multifaceted Hybrid Threat from Russia
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns of a multifaceted hybrid threat from Russia, including attacks on infrastructure, energy, and social media manipulation, while acknowledging the challenges of rapidly increasing military production and procurement.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
Greek Army Aviation Faces Critical Helicopter Maintenance Crisis
Facing critical helicopter maintenance issues, the Hellenic Army Aviation struggles with operational readiness due to damaged infrastructure, delayed spare parts procurement from the UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia, and low availability of Chinooks and NH-90 helicopters; impacting transport and special o...
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52% Bias Score
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Shifts National Security Strategy, Diversifies Alliances
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced a shift in Greece's national security strategy, diversifying alliances and enhancing defenses with anti-drone systems and a cost-effective Aegean missile shield, alongside planned military service reforms in early 2025, while addressing demographic conc...
Greece Shifts National Security Strategy, Diversifies Alliances
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced a shift in Greece's national security strategy, diversifying alliances and enhancing defenses with anti-drone systems and a cost-effective Aegean missile shield, alongside planned military service reforms in early 2025, while addressing demographic conc...
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48% Bias Score
EU Strengthens Ukraine's Defense Amidst Potential US Support Shift
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna announced the EU's strengthened commitment to Ukraine's defense, including a new joint arms production model and expecting Poland's support during its EU presidency, despite potential challenges in bilateral relations.
EU Strengthens Ukraine's Defense Amidst Potential US Support Shift
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna announced the EU's strengthened commitment to Ukraine's defense, including a new joint arms production model and expecting Poland's support during its EU presidency, despite potential challenges in bilateral relations.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Poses Constant Threat to EU, Leaders Demand Stronger Defense
Following a security summit in Helsinki on December 22, 2023, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo declared Russia a "constant and dangerous threat" to the EU, prompting calls for increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine, along with stronger border security measures to counter hyb...
Russia Poses Constant Threat to EU, Leaders Demand Stronger Defense
Following a security summit in Helsinki on December 22, 2023, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo declared Russia a "constant and dangerous threat" to the EU, prompting calls for increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine, along with stronger border security measures to counter hyb...
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44% Bias Score
NATO Pledges Support for Ukraine's Defense Ahead of Potential Peace Talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Wednesday to discuss strategies for strengthening Ukraine's defenses ahead of potential peace negotiations with Russia, focusing on providing comprehensive assistance including air defens...
NATO Pledges Support for Ukraine's Defense Ahead of Potential Peace Talks
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Wednesday to discuss strategies for strengthening Ukraine's defenses ahead of potential peace negotiations with Russia, focusing on providing comprehensive assistance including air defens...
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36% Bias Score
EU Forms New Defense Committee Amidst Budgetary Constraints
The European Parliament created a new defense committee headed by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, aiming to bolster EU defense despite member states retaining primary control and a limited budget of €1.5 billion compared to the desired €500 billion.
EU Forms New Defense Committee Amidst Budgetary Constraints
The European Parliament created a new defense committee headed by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, aiming to bolster EU defense despite member states retaining primary control and a limited budget of €1.5 billion compared to the desired €500 billion.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Boosts Defense Budget Amid Heightened Syrian Threat
Israel's Defense Minister Katz warned of increased threats from Syria's new rulers, prompting a comprehensive IDF budget and force structure review led by Yaakov Nagel, including a NIS 2.8 billion deal for new missile ships; concerns remain regarding the scope of the review given the absence of a br...
Israel Boosts Defense Budget Amid Heightened Syrian Threat
Israel's Defense Minister Katz warned of increased threats from Syria's new rulers, prompting a comprehensive IDF budget and force structure review led by Yaakov Nagel, including a NIS 2.8 billion deal for new missile ships; concerns remain regarding the scope of the review given the absence of a br...
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44% Bias Score
Germany to Launch Major Security and Defense Exhibition in 2027
Germany will host its first security and defense exhibition, "DSEI Germany," in Hannover in January 2027, driven by increased global conflict, threats to critical infrastructure, and heightened government defense spending; the event aims to strengthen security in Germany and Europe.
Germany to Launch Major Security and Defense Exhibition in 2027
Germany will host its first security and defense exhibition, "DSEI Germany," in Hannover in January 2027, driven by increased global conflict, threats to critical infrastructure, and heightened government defense spending; the event aims to strengthen security in Germany and Europe.
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36% Bias Score
Israel Purchases Five Advanced Missile Ships for NIS 2.8 Billion
Israel's Defense Ministry signed a NIS 2.8 billion deal on Thursday to acquire five advanced Reshef missile ships from Israel Shipyards, replacing the Saar 4.5 class and enhancing naval capabilities; the deal, approved after years of delay, includes potential future purchases and strengthens the dom...
Israel Purchases Five Advanced Missile Ships for NIS 2.8 Billion
Israel's Defense Ministry signed a NIS 2.8 billion deal on Thursday to acquire five advanced Reshef missile ships from Israel Shipyards, replacing the Saar 4.5 class and enhancing naval capabilities; the deal, approved after years of delay, includes potential future purchases and strengthens the dom...
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52% Bias Score