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Defence & Security

Austin reiterates US and NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 19/10/2024 0

To counter Russian aggression US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the United States and NATO to a free and sovereign Ukraine. Austin delivered the statement at a news conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 18, 2024, following

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NATO Support and Procurement Agency Contracts SES’s O3b mPOWER

News Desk 1 13/09/2024

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded SES a contract to deliver secure high-performance low-latency satellite services via its medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation, enabling global missions for NATO member government organisations, agencies and military. The MEO Global Services (MGS) award represents a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite

Defence & Security

2 US B-52H bomber aircraft in Romania for NATO manoeuvres

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2024 0

First time iconic aircraft are in Black Sea region Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers have arrived at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania. This marks the first time US strategic bomber aircraft have operated out of Romania.  The B-52Hs, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. While flying […]

Aviation

Airbus heads NATO’s next-generation rotorcraft concept study

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2024 0

The initiative involves 3 other partners The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Airbus Helicopters a significant contract. This contract, part of the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project, designates Airbus Helicopters as the leader of a comprehensive 13-month concept study to design and develop a new medium multi-role military

Defence & Security

NATO’s nuclear deterrence posture deemed robust and adaptable

Dan Ngiam 21/07/2024 0

Seen pivotal in deterring potential conflicts In a virtual discussion hosted by the Centre for a New American Security, US Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence for Space Policy Vipin Narang affirmed NATO’s robust commitment to nuclear deterrence, citing significant strides in enhancing capabilities to meet evolving threats. Narang lauded NATO’s nuclear

Defence & Security

New NATO missile defence base in Poland is operational

News Desk 2 18/07/2024 0

‘Aegis Ashore’ reinforces transatlantic security A pivotal milestone in NATO’s defensive capabilities has been achieved as the new US ballistic missile defence site in Redzikowo, Poland, known as ‘Aegis Ashore,’ is now operational. This development significantly enhances NATO’s ability to safeguard its member nations against ballistic missile threats, crucially

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NATO Troops In Largest Parachute Drop Since World War II

Arnold Pinto 19/05/2024 0

As Part Of Exercise Swift Response 2024 In a display of multinational cooperation and military prowess, NATO paratroopers have descended over Romania as part of Exercise Swift Response 2024, marking the largest Allied airborne operation since World War II. At an airbase near Câmpia Turzii, Romania, troops from Germany, France, Romania, Spain, and the United […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Ukrainian Air Force Pilots Train With F-16s In Denmark

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024 0

NATO Allies Donate Their Fighter Jets To Kyiv The Danish Air Force is training ace Ukrainian fighter pilots at an airbase in Denmark to fly the US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon. A coalition of NATO allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, has made a significant commitment to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s unprovoked war of […]

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Sweden Continues to be a Prime DDoS Target as They Join NATO

News Desk 2 03/05/2024

In 2023, a barrage of cyber assaults against Sweden signaled a massive shift in global dynamics. As Sweden worked towards joining NATO and supporting Ukraine with arms and humanitarian aid, we saw a massive shift in the global DDoS landscape. These attacks did not only target Sweden but also Ukraine, Finland, The United States, and […]

Defence & Security

How the US Army’s AH-64 Apaches are ever mission-ready

News Desk 1 03/03/2024 0

The attack helicopter is the ideal tank hunter Few tools are as valuable as the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter for US Army forces in Europe. Part scout, part flying tank, the Apache’s job is to fly low and fast, sneak behind enemy lines and use a combination of advanced sensors and bruising firepower to foil […]