Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that there were “issues we need to discuss” for Russia to accept the United States’ proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. In a… Continue reading "Putin: “Issues” To Discuss Before Russia Accepts Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal"
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced through social media accounts that it plans to raise defense spending to 5-6% of annual domestic GDP starting from 2026. The decision comes after… Continue reading "Lithuania Claims 6% GDP Spending On Military By 2026"
The market for the Leopard 2 expands with the latest decision made by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. Vilnius decided to enhance its armored fist with the newest Leopard 2A8… Continue reading "Lithuania Pursues Leopard 2A8 As Their New Main Battle Tank"
On 19 August, Lithuania broke ground on the largest military base in its history for permanently deploying the German armed forces military and civilian personnel (Bundeswehr). The strategic town of… Continue reading "Lithuania Has Started Construction of Military Base Planned To House Thousands Of German Soldiers"
The tensions on the border between Poland and Belarus have risen once again. In recent weeks, assaults on the border fence have multiplied and the migrants began openly attacking Polish… Continue reading "Tensions Rise On The Border Amidst Assault On Polish Soldiers"
The second half of May 2024 can be considered one of the most concerning in regard to the nuclear weapons use threshold. The development of the international situation and posturing… Continue reading "Nuclear Tensions Simmer Following Nuclear Drills & Ukraine Radar Attack"
The Norwegian government has asked Parliament to approve a massive increase in the country’s military budget. The increase would add 600 billion NOK (or approximately $56 billion USD) in defense… Continue reading "Norway Proposes $56 Billion Military Upgrade Amidst Rising Tensions in Europe"
At the end of March 2024, the Republic of Poland suspended its participation in the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty. According to a press release from the Polish president’s… Continue reading "Poland Suspends Membership of Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty"
The Ukrainian air force has claimed to have shot down a second Russian Beriev A-50U Mainstay. If confirmed this would mark another significant loss for Russia’s air force. On Friday… Continue reading "Ukraine Claims To Have Shot Down Another Russian Beriev A-50U AWACS"
Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Krylo Budanov claims that the country has shot down a Russian airborne early warning and command plane and damaged another command plane over the Sea of… Continue reading "Ukraine Claims It Shot Down Russian Command Aircraft, Damaged Another"