Record German Arms Exports: โฌ13.2 Billion in 2024, Ukraine Receives Largest Share
Germany's arms exports reached a record โฌ13.2 billion in 2024, with โฌ8.1 billion (62%) going to Ukraine; however, exports to countries with questionable human rights records have drawn criticism, while a โฌ4.7 billion contract for four U212 CD submarines demonstrates a commitment to strengthening nat...
Record German Arms Exports: โฌ13.2 Billion in 2024, Ukraine Receives Largest Share
Germany's arms exports reached a record โฌ13.2 billion in 2024, with โฌ8.1 billion (62%) going to Ukraine; however, exports to countries with questionable human rights records have drawn criticism, while a โฌ4.7 billion contract for four U212 CD submarines demonstrates a commitment to strengthening nat...
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40% Bias Score
NATO Develops Underwater Surveillance System After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
NATO is developing a new underwater surveillance system using unmanned vehicles to protect undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea following suspected sabotage of two cables linking Lithuania-Sweden and Finland-Germany; investigations are ongoing.
NATO Develops Underwater Surveillance System After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
NATO is developing a new underwater surveillance system using unmanned vehicles to protect undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea following suspected sabotage of two cables linking Lithuania-Sweden and Finland-Germany; investigations are ongoing.
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36% Bias Score
North Korean Assault in Kursk Oblast Results in Heavy Casualties
Last weekend, the North Korean 11th Army Corps launched a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions in a 250-square-mile salient in Russia's Kursk Oblast, suffering heavy casualtiesโestimates place losses as high as 200 dead and woundedโin a series of failed assaults.
North Korean Assault in Kursk Oblast Results in Heavy Casualties
Last weekend, the North Korean 11th Army Corps launched a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions in a 250-square-mile salient in Russia's Kursk Oblast, suffering heavy casualtiesโestimates place losses as high as 200 dead and woundedโin a series of failed assaults.
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48% Bias Score
Turkiye Rejects US-Claimed Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Syrian Operation
Turkiye denies a US-claimed ceasefire extension with Syrian Kurdish fighters, vowing to continue its military operation to remove them from northern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad; a senior Turkish official called the US statement a mistake.
Turkiye Rejects US-Claimed Ceasefire, Vows to Continue Syrian Operation
Turkiye denies a US-claimed ceasefire extension with Syrian Kurdish fighters, vowing to continue its military operation to remove them from northern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad; a senior Turkish official called the US statement a mistake.
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52% Bias Score
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
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40% 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
Assassination of Russian General Prompts Calls for Retaliation
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian NBC warfare forces, and his aide, by Ukrainian special services, has prompted calls for retaliation against Ukrainian military and intelligence leaders, potentially impacting the conflict's course.
Assassination of Russian General Prompts Calls for Retaliation
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian NBC warfare forces, and his aide, by Ukrainian special services, has prompted calls for retaliation against Ukrainian military and intelligence leaders, potentially impacting the conflict's course.
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60% Bias Score
BAE Systems' Solar-Powered Drone Completes Successful Stratospheric Test Flights
BAE Systems' solar-powered UAV, PHASA-35, completed successful 24-hour stratospheric test flights in October 2023 from Spaceport America, demonstrating its potential for long-duration surveillance and Earth observation at a fraction of the cost of satellites.
BAE Systems' Solar-Powered Drone Completes Successful Stratospheric Test Flights
BAE Systems' solar-powered UAV, PHASA-35, completed successful 24-hour stratospheric test flights in October 2023 from Spaceport America, demonstrating its potential for long-duration surveillance and Earth observation at a fraction of the cost of satellites.
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40% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Pakistani Missile Program Spark Regional Tensions
The U.S. imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities for allegedly supporting the country's ballistic missile program, prompting condemnation from Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, which claimed the actions were discriminatory and destabilizing for the region.
US Sanctions on Pakistani Missile Program Spark Regional Tensions
The U.S. imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities for allegedly supporting the country's ballistic missile program, prompting condemnation from Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, which claimed the actions were discriminatory and destabilizing for the region.
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44% Bias Score
Belgium Delays F-16 Delivery to Ukraine Due to Spare Parts and Pilot Shortages
Belgium delayed its first delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine due to a shortage of spare parts and pilots, impacting Ukraine's air defense capabilities, despite a coalition effort to supply 79 F-16s, with Ukraine needing 120-130 for effective defense.
Belgium Delays F-16 Delivery to Ukraine Due to Spare Parts and Pilot Shortages
Belgium delayed its first delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine due to a shortage of spare parts and pilots, impacting Ukraine's air defense capabilities, despite a coalition effort to supply 79 F-16s, with Ukraine needing 120-130 for effective defense.
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36% Bias Score
Finland's National Defense Surge Following Ukraine Invasion
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland has seen a surge in its citizens' participation in weapons training and national defense, with shooting range memberships more than doubling and the National Defense Training Association reporting 120,000 training days this year. The government is resp...
Finland's National Defense Surge Following Ukraine Invasion
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland has seen a surge in its citizens' participation in weapons training and national defense, with shooting range memberships more than doubling and the National Defense Training Association reporting 120,000 training days this year. The government is resp...
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44% Bias Score
Iraq Returns 1905 Syrian Soldiers After Civil War
Following the Syrian civil war, Iraq accepted over 2000 Syrian soldiers seeking refuge; after verification, 1905 were returned to Syria on January 10th, 2014, via the Al-Qaim border crossing, while their weapons remain in Iraq.
Iraq Returns 1905 Syrian Soldiers After Civil War
Following the Syrian civil war, Iraq accepted over 2000 Syrian soldiers seeking refuge; after verification, 1905 were returned to Syria on January 10th, 2014, via the Al-Qaim border crossing, while their weapons remain in Iraq.
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36% Bias Score