Tag: Military
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Switzerland is not capable of defending itself against a full-scale military attack and must accelerate plans to strengthen its armed forces amid growing security risks from Russia, according to Thomas Suessli, head of the Swiss military. On December 27, Suessli said that while Switzerland is prepared to respond to cyber attacks and to threats from…
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The Swedish navy has observed Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea on an “almost weekly” basis, with sightings becoming an increasingly common occurrence in recent years. Sweden’s chief of operations, Captain Marko Petkovic, confirmed that Moscow has been “continuously reinforcing” its naval presence in the region. As tensions persist, Petkovic indicated that further increases in…
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The European Commission has unveiled a new plan to streamline military mobility across the continent, aiming to overcome logistical barriers and ensure faster movement of European armed forces in times of crisis. Describing the initiative as “a critical insurance policy for European security,” the Commission emphasized the importance of overcoming existing hurdles in military transport…
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Pakistan’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment granting the country’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, new powers and lifetime immunity from arrest and prosecution. The 27th constitutional amendment, signed into law on Thursday, November 13, has sparked criticism, with opponents warning that it could lead to a shift toward autocracy in the country. The…
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Russia launched massive naval and air drills on September 10, 2024, known as “Ocean-2024,” involving over 400 naval vessels, at least 120 military aircraft, and upwards of 90,000 troops. The exercise includes forces from China and will run until September 16, with at least 15 countries invited to observe. Chinese and Russian naval fleets will…
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The Philippines and the United States have successfully wrapped up the Tempest Wind 2024 (TW24) interagency counterterrorism exercise, held in the Philippines. Designed as a crisis action mission rehearsal, TW24 focused on contingency operations and assessed both nations’ ability to plan, coordinate, and execute counterterrorism strategies under current policies and authorities. The exercise saw the…
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Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns warned that Iran providing ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a “dramatic escalation” in their military cooperation, potentially worsening the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking alongside Richard Moore, the head of MI6, at a Financial Times event in London on September 7, 2024, Burns highlighted the deepening defense relationship between…
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| Shongjog news agency | The Wall Street Journal, on September 6, 2024, reported that Iran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, based on information from unnamed U.S. and European officials. The specific type and quantity of the missiles were not disclosed. Earlier in August, Reuters had reported that Russia might receive hundreds of…
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