Contents tagged with NATO
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Finland to station up to 5,000 NATO troops near Russian border
In a strategic move to bolster its defense capabilities against external threats, Finland has agreed to station a NATO armored brigade on its soil. The new unit, consisting of 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers and officers, is being formed and will be based in the city of Mikkeli, near the Russian border, reports the Finnish news outlet Iltalehti, citing sources within the North Atlantic Alliance and security services.
"Finland's Defense Forces and the government have concluded that the presence of NATO …
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Bild: Russia planned a secret nuclear strike on Germany amidst diplomatic highs
As tensions between Germany and Russia reached a historic high, Moscow was reportedly planning nuclear strikes on Berlin. According to an exclusive report by BILD, British journalists obtained access to a classified presentation for Russian officers that outlined 32 target areas in Europe, including four specific locations in Germany.
During the 2008-2014 period, when diplomatic relations between Germany and Russia were considered strong, the Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet was secretly rehearsing …
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Ukraine launches unified command center for UAVs and ground robots
In a move to boost the effectiveness of Ukraine's Defense Forces, the nation is set to establish a unified command center for drones of various types and ground-based robotic platforms, announced Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during a meeting with Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.
According to Umerov, drone systems have already started to transform the battlefield landscape. Currently, efforts are underway to integrate UAVs and ground robots into a centralized command hub that …
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Putin warns of retaliation If U.S. deploys missiles in Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning on Sunday, July 28, stating that the placement of high-precision U.S. missile systems in Germany would free Russia from its moratorium on deploying intermediate and short-range missiles. This announcement came during Putin's speech at the main Naval Day parade in St. Petersburg. The Kremlin plants to "enhance the capabilities of coastal forces" in the Russian Navy, Putin clarified .
"Today, the development of a number of such systems is …
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Poland initiates 'Eastern Dawn' military operation to counter Russian threats
Starting August 1, the Polish Armed Forces will begin a new military operation, codenamed “Wschodnia zorza” ("Eastern Dawn"), as announced on the country's Ministry of Defense website.
This operation is a direct response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which has amplified the risk of airspace violations over Poland, according to the official statement.
The primary goal of “Eastern Dawn” is to protect Poland's airspace from unauthorized incursions. The operation will focus on …
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German Military Chief warns of escalating Russian threat to NATO
Germany’s highest-ranking military officer, General Inspector of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, has issued a stark warning about the increasing military danger posed by Russia to Western nations. "We are witnessing the Russian army orienting itself towards the West," Breuer said in an interview with Sächsische Zeitung, as reported by dpa.
Within the next 5-8 years, the Russian Armed Forces are expected to be equipped and manned in a way that would make an attack on NATO territory viable. …
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Russian Defense Ministry claims U.S. bombers attempted to violate Russian border over Barents Sea
In a tense moment over the Barents Sea, Russian MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jets were scrambled in response to two U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bombers approaching the Russian state border, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
"Russian airspace control systems detected an approaching aerial target over the Barents Sea, identified as a pair of strategic bombers, B-52H, belonging to the U.S. Air Force," the ministry's statement reads.
As the Russian fighters approached, the American bombers …
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Stoltenberg's warning: Europe must brace for a decade-long war in Ukraine
The stronger Europe's support for Ukraine, the sooner the war will end, believes current NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. On the other hand, the longer the war continues, the greater the chances of a Russian victory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is confident that time is on his side. Therefore, European countries should consider that the Russian-Ukrainian war could last for 10 years. Its duration depends on how long and how strongly Europeans will support the Ukrainians, said …
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NATO to appoint special representative in Kyiv, boost presence in Ukraine following Washington summit
NATO will enhance its presence in Ukraine by appointing a special representative in Kyiv, as decided at the NATO Summit held in Washington from July 9-11, reports Evropeyska Pravda.
The NATO representation in Ukraine will undergo a leadership change, with the new head taking on the role of a special representative of the Secretary General.
Negotiations are ongoing regarding who will fill this position. According to sources from Evropeyska Pravda, European NATO members insist that the role …
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US develops cost-effective long-range missile for Ukraine's defense needs
The United States is developing a new air-launched munition specifically designed for Ukraine, according to a report from the industry publication Aviation Week Network.
The first details about this new munition emerged in January this year, initially garnering interest from 16 defense companies. The US military invited these firms to consider developing a cost-effective, air-launched weapon with a range of 250 nautical miles (463 km) that wouldn't take long to develop.
On June 10, the US Air …