China Launches New Frigate, Expanding World's Largest Navy
China launched the Type 054B frigate Luohe on Wednesday, expanding its world's largest navy to approximately 234 warships, exceeding the U.S. Navy's 219 and furthering its influence in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.
China Launches New Frigate, Expanding World's Largest Navy
China launched the Type 054B frigate Luohe on Wednesday, expanding its world's largest navy to approximately 234 warships, exceeding the U.S. Navy's 219 and furthering its influence in the South China Sea and near Taiwan.
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Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Kills Eight Palestinians
Israeli forces conducted a major military operation in Jenin, West Bank, on January 21, killing at least eight Palestinians, following the lifting of US sanctions on Israeli settlers and a recent Gaza ceasefire, escalating regional tensions.
Israeli Military Operation in Jenin Kills Eight Palestinians
Israeli forces conducted a major military operation in Jenin, West Bank, on January 21, killing at least eight Palestinians, following the lifting of US sanctions on Israeli settlers and a recent Gaza ceasefire, escalating regional tensions.
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Poland Urges Europe to Increase Defense Spending to Cold War Levels
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged a return to Cold War-level defense spending in Europe due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Poland currently allocating nearly 5% of its GDP to defense and calling on other NATO members to increase their budgets to at least 3% of GDP for modernization.
Poland Urges Europe to Increase Defense Spending to Cold War Levels
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged a return to Cold War-level defense spending in Europe due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Poland currently allocating nearly 5% of its GDP to defense and calling on other NATO members to increase their budgets to at least 3% of GDP for modernization.
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Russia Bypasses Pokrovsk: Implications for Dnipro and Pavlograd
Since August 2024, discussions have centered on Russia's strategic decisions around Pokrovsk, a key transport hub in eastern Ukraine. While Russian forces have bypassed the city, concerns exist about their potential advance toward Dnipro, potentially endangering Pavlograd within a year and a half, d...
Russia Bypasses Pokrovsk: Implications for Dnipro and Pavlograd
Since August 2024, discussions have centered on Russia's strategic decisions around Pokrovsk, a key transport hub in eastern Ukraine. While Russian forces have bypassed the city, concerns exist about their potential advance toward Dnipro, potentially endangering Pavlograd within a year and a half, d...
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UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...
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Record High German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion
Germany's arms exports in 2024 hit a record high of €13.33 billion, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion, despite prior government aims to reduce such exports, highlighting a significant policy shift following the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Record High German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion
Germany's arms exports in 2024 hit a record high of €13.33 billion, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion, despite prior government aims to reduce such exports, highlighting a significant policy shift following the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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Tusk Urges Increased European Military Spending Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged increased European military spending, proposing EU-wide bonds to finance it, amidst concerns over Russia's actions and a potential return of a Trump presidency. This proposal faces opposition from Germany and the Netherlands but is supported by France and Denm...
Tusk Urges Increased European Military Spending Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged increased European military spending, proposing EU-wide bonds to finance it, amidst concerns over Russia's actions and a potential return of a Trump presidency. This proposal faces opposition from Germany and the Netherlands but is supported by France and Denm...
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Germany's Opaque Arms Exports Fuel Militarization Debate
Germany's military aid to Ukraine has coincided with a surge in arms exports to Algeria, Turkey, and Israel, raising concerns about militarization and a lack of transparency in the approval process.
Germany's Opaque Arms Exports Fuel Militarization Debate
Germany's military aid to Ukraine has coincided with a surge in arms exports to Algeria, Turkey, and Israel, raising concerns about militarization and a lack of transparency in the approval process.
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UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked the Russian spy ship Yantar in UK waters this week after it was detected 45 miles off the British coast in the English Channel, prompting a strong response from Defence Secretary John Healey, who declared it an act of "growing Russian aggression.
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked the Russian spy ship Yantar in UK waters this week after it was detected 45 miles off the British coast in the English Channel, prompting a strong response from Defence Secretary John Healey, who declared it an act of "growing Russian aggression.
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UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Tracked Near Undersea Cables
On January 22nd, the UK Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, near critical undersea infrastructure in the English Channel and North Sea, prompting Defence Secretary John Healey to warn Russia of strong action to protect UK interests; France also confirmed monitoring the ship.
UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Tracked Near Undersea Cables
On January 22nd, the UK Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, near critical undersea infrastructure in the English Channel and North Sea, prompting Defence Secretary John Healey to warn Russia of strong action to protect UK interests; France also confirmed monitoring the ship.
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Military Emissions and the Contradiction of Sustainable Development
A 2022 study revealed the military sector contributes 5.5% to greenhouse gas emissions, while the US military accounts for 31.2% of the nation's historical emissions; this lack of transparency in military emissions hinders climate change mitigation and sustainable development efforts.
Military Emissions and the Contradiction of Sustainable Development
A 2022 study revealed the military sector contributes 5.5% to greenhouse gas emissions, while the US military accounts for 31.2% of the nation's historical emissions; this lack of transparency in military emissions hinders climate change mitigation and sustainable development efforts.
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Ukraine Arrests Three Officers for Negligence in Kharkiv Defense
A Kyiv court arrested three Ukrainian officers—two generals and a colonel—for alleged negligence during last year's Russian offensive near Kharkiv, resulting in territorial losses and sparking wider criticism of the military leadership.
Ukraine Arrests Three Officers for Negligence in Kharkiv Defense
A Kyiv court arrested three Ukrainian officers—two generals and a colonel—for alleged negligence during last year's Russian offensive near Kharkiv, resulting in territorial losses and sparking wider criticism of the military leadership.
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