Tag #Weapons

Showing 145 to 156 of 265 results

theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK to Boost Domestic Weapons Production Amidst Concerns Over US Reliability

Britain is boosting domestic weapons production, spearheaded by BAE Systems' new RDX explosive sites across the UK, to reduce reliance on US and French imports due to concerns over US reliability as a military partner, aiming to enhance defense capabilities and export opportunities.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 95% Global Worthiness
News related image

Ukraine Sanctions Chinese Firms, US Considers Abandoning Peace Talks

Ukraine sanctioned three Chinese firms for allegedly producing Iskander missiles used in a Kharkiv attack that killed one and injured 112, prompting the US to consider abandoning peace talks unless a deal is reached quickly; a prisoner exchange is planned for Saturday.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Half a Million US Weapons Missing After Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 resulted in the loss, sale, or smuggling of an estimated 500,000 US-funded weapons, raising concerns about their access by militant groups like al-Qaeda affiliates; the Taliban denies these claims.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

China Denies Supplying Lethal Arms to Russia Amidst Ukrainian Accusations

China denied supplying lethal weapons to Russia on April 18th, 2025, rejecting Ukrainian President Zelensky's claim and promising to present evidence next week, amidst ongoing criticism of China's close ties with Russia.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Zelensky Accuses China of Directly Supplying Arms to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of directly supplying arms, including gunpowder and artillery, to Russia on April 17th, escalating tensions and challenging China's claimed neutral stance in the Ukraine conflict.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Germany Announces Major New Weapons Package for Ukraine Amidst Intense Fighting

Germany pledged another weapons package to Ukraine, including IRIS-T systems, guided missiles, and armored vehicles, due to ongoing intense fighting, alongside a joint UK announcement for $500 million in military aid.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Ukraine Boosts Artillery Production Amid Concerns Over US Support

Ukraine is rapidly increasing its artillery production, with output rising from six to over 20 self-propelled howitzers monthly by 2025 due to a €1 billion EU investment spurred by concerns of decreasing US support and driven by cost and logistical efficiency.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Melnyk Urges Merz for Immediate Delivery of Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

Former Ukrainian Ambassador Andrij Melnyk urged Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz to immediately deliver 150 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine upon taking office on May 6th, while Merz supports delivery but stresses the need for European coordination; Russia warned of potential consequenc...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Half a Million Missing Afghan Weapons Fuel Security Concerns

Half a million weapons captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan are missing, raising concerns about regional security, with the UN reporting that some have fallen into the hands of al-Qaeda-linked groups and the Taliban admitting to the unknown location of half of the weapons.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

214 German Extremists Legally Possess Weapons

In Baden-Württemberg, Germany, 214 extremists legally possessed weapons as of December 31, 2022; 122 are right-wing extremists, 48 are Reichsbürger, and the rest belong to other extremist groups. This poses a significant security risk, highlighting systemic weaknesses in the weapons licensing system...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

UK Announces £450 Million Drone Aid Package for Ukraine

Britain is providing Ukraine with hundreds of thousands of drones as part of a £450 million aid package, alongside vehicle repairs and radar systems, from a total of £4.5 billion military support, announced at a Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting chaired by the UK and Germany, amidst concerns ove...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

German Weapons in Ukraine: Technical Issues Hamper Operational Effectiveness

A classified German military briefing reveals significant technical problems with German weapons systems supplied to Ukraine, including the Panzerhaubitze 2000, Leopard tanks, and Patriot missile system, impacting their operational effectiveness due to maintenance difficulties and insufficient spare...

Progress

60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Showing 145 to 156 of 265 results