17+ hour, 57+ min ago   (741+ words) **Large multinational exercises are becoming one of the most important elements of deterrence. They test logistics, interoperability and the ability to deploy combat aircraft over thousands of kilometres, but they also have a political function. Russia regularly uses military exercises…...

4+ day, 27+ min ago   (929+ words) defence24.com The HIMARS purchase is part of a broader overhaul of the Swedish armed forces following the country’s accession to NATO. Stockholm needs to be prepared not only to defend its own territory, but also to operate as part of…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (92+ words) Defence24.com The manoeuvres are taking place at the Rovaniemi Air Base in northern Finland. Norway has deployed its F-35 fighter jets to participate in the drills. This is intended to allow the Finns to prepare the base for the arrival of…...

5+ day, 27+ min ago   (337+ words) In terms of main battle tanks supplied, the assistance was as follows: This gives a total of 1,068 main battle tanks. In terms of infantry fighting vehicles: Overall, more than 1,500 infantry fighting vehicles were pledged, of which at least 1,350 were delivered....

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (333+ words) According to information obtained by Defence24, representatives of the Polish Ministry of National Defence and the US Department of State are set to sign an agreement on Wednesday for another loan tranche to fund the purchase of American equipment. Off-the-record reports…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (265+ words) This case is particularly important when viewed from Poland. From the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Poland transferred large quantities of weapons to Ukraine free of charge. Tanks, ammunition, artillery and other military equipment were sent because Ukraine needed them…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (558+ words) Russia is testing Europe’s intelligence services Defence24.com Britain’s MI6 and France’s DGSE remain the strongest intelligence services in Europe, but today this is not enough. The most important information often comes from smaller agencies that operate closer to Russia, understand its…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1233+ words) Following the NATO Summit in Ankara, what should be Germany’s main defence priorities in the coming years? Is Germany now ready to translate the commitments made in The Hague and Ankara into real military capabilities? Germany’s foremost priority should be…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1636+ words) In recent years, various concepts for the reform of the Polish Armed Forces have emerged in public debate, concerning both their target structure and personnel strength. One of the most frequently repeated is the concept of an army numbering 500,000 soldiers,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (262+ words) The Norwegian Army has presented its development concept, Morgendagens Hær, which translates as The Army of Tomorrow. The document sets the direction for the army’s development up to 2040 and focuses on seven priority areas. These include increased firepower, artificial intelligence,…...