Category: military
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Palantir Halted as France and Germany Pursue Local Military Software Partner
Palantir Technologies Inc. Faces Potential Setback in Europe Palantir Technologies Inc., a prominent player in the field of military software, is encountering potential challenges in Europe as France and Germany begin exploring alternative suppliers for their defense needs. This shift raises concerns about the company’s long-term standing in the region. In a joint declaration released…
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Will Fujian Be China’s First Carrier to Defeat Western Subs with Anti-Torpedo Tech?
Introduction to China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier and Its Advanced Anti-Torpedo System China’s Fujian, the country’s third aircraft carrier and the first designed entirely domestically, is making waves in the global naval landscape. According to a recent analysis by a Chinese military magazine, the Fujian is likely to be the world’s first aircraft carrier equipped with…
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Could China’s containerised aircraft launcher reshape rules of modern warfare?
Details of a growing family of standard-sized weapon systems appeared on social media, along with video of an EMALS in action Fresh footage has offered the first look at China’s truck-mounted electromagnetic catapult launching a drone, with its developer unveiling details of this large family of containerised weapon systems. The footage shows three eight-wheeled flat-top…
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Crimea in Flames as Putin’s Power Wanes
Ukraine’s Targeting of Crimea: A Strategic and Symbolic Move For millions of tourists who typically travel to the “Russian Florida” for their summer holidays, this year will bring a significant change. The Ukrainian military has intensified its strikes against Russian-occupied Crimea, creating a crisis for both locals and visitors on the peninsula. Kyiv’s actions are…
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European armies boast two million troops – yet we still need Trump
European Allies and the Question of US Troop Withdrawal With a combined strength of over two million soldiers, European allies have long been concerned about the potential withdrawal of US troops from the continent. This concern was heightened when former US President Donald Trump threatened to pull out 5,000 troops from Germany. The move came…
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AI Warfare: NZDF Drones Prioritize Human Control
The Rapid Evolution of AI in Warfare Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as Mythos and Maven, have significantly transformed global military operations over the past three months. These systems are not just changing how wars are fought but also redefining the ethical and strategic frameworks that govern them. In Iran, Maven has accelerated the pace…
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Israeli Strikes Kill 7 in Lebanon Amid Extended ‘Ceasefire’
Escalation of Violence Despite Ceasefire Extension Beirut, Lebanon – Israeli attacks across Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals, despite a United States-backed extension of the ceasefire. The strikes occurred on Monday, three days after Lebanese and Israeli officials met in Washington DC to agree on extending their ceasefire for an…
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UAE Imitates Russia’s Ukraine War Strategy
The Evolution of Defense: From Ukraine to Dubai War has always been a catalyst for innovation, as historian A.J.P. Taylor once noted in his writings about World War I. More than a century later, this principle remains evident in the modern battlefield, where new threats have led to unexpected solutions. One such solution is now…
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Shadow fleet enters British waters daily since crackdown
Sanctioned Russian vessels have entered British waters at least once a day since the government introduced measures to tackle the shadow fleet in March. However, none of these vessels have been intercepted, as admitted by a government minister. This has raised concerns about the repeated incursions into UK waters, especially with a Russian attack submarine…