-
New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission
New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission.
-
Poland, NATO troops hold drills amid security concerns
Thousands of Polish and other NATO troops have launched major defensive exercises in Poland’s north amid security concerns raised by war games recently held by neighboring Russia and Belarus.
-
Russia: Video of civilian injuries at Zapad is ‘deliberate provocation’
A video has emerged of a serious mishap on a training range outside St. Petersburg, Russia, that resulted in at least three injuries during the Zapad war games.
-
Putin attends NATO-feared Zapad military exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended the weeklong war games with Belarus that have demonstrated the Russian military’s resurgent might and made neighboring countries nervous.
-
Polish lawmakers OK more defense spending with Russia in mind
Warsaw sees the need to increase that amount as it modernizes its armed forces and raises the number of troops.
VIDEOS
More Videos
More Stories
-
Russia launches much-hyped Zapad exercises in Belarus
For the next week, all eyes will be cast just over NATO’s Eastern flank.
-
Bosnia and Herzegovina eyes helo procurement amid political tension
While Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to join NATO, the country’s deputy defense minister says the purchase of Russian helicopters for the country’s armed forces has not been ruled out.
-
UK says it may still join EU military missions after Brexit
Opponents of Brexit argue that leaving the EU will undermine cooperation with the bloc against crime, terrorism and military threats.
-
Turkey reportedly committed to buying Russian missile defense system
Turkey is a NATO member and its negotiations for the purchase of the Russian system have raised concerns with allies.
-
Sweden starts largest military drill in over 20 years
The Swedish military said the exercise by the non-NATO nation is designed “to deter potential attackers, and force them to carefully consider the risks of attacking our country.”
-
MSPO: Naval Group details bonuses for Poland if granted Scorpene submarine deal
Naval Group is competing with Saab Kockums and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the Polish Navy’s submarine order.
-
France offers Belgium Rafale jets and close partnership
The proposed partnership went far beyond equipment and spoke to ancient ties between the two countries, the French Defence Ministry said.
-
MSPO: Bell eyes Poland, Romania for helo procurements
With numerous Eastern European nations gearing towards phasing out Soviet-designed helos, Bell says its aircraft could replace their outdated fleets.
-
MSPO: Saab joins forces with Polish shipyard, eyes sub tender
Saab Kockums’ cooperation with Nauta Shiprepair Yard on the procurement could pave the way for further partnership on Poland’s submarine program.
-
MSPO: Rafael to offer Spike missile in Eastern European vehicle tenders
Israel’s Rafael is pushing its Spike LR guided missile in partnership with vehicle manufacturers for Eastern European nations.
-
Albania gets US military Humvees to bolster its army
Albania has received from the U.S. the first six out of 248 Humvees as part of a $12 million aid package.
-
MSPO: Poland MoD signs rifle deal, announces defense spending hike
The Grot deal is estimated to be worth more than $140 million, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by 2022.
-
MSPO: South Korea’s Hanwha eyes Estonian K9 howitzer deal
Following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine in 2014, numerous Eastern European countries have unveiled plans to purchase howitzers for their respective armed forces.
-
Sweden, Denmark team to counter Russian cyber threat
The defense ministers of Sweden and Denmark say they would boost their military cooperation to counter the threat of Russian military buildup, cyberattacks and false news.
-
Russia seeks to allay Western fears about planned war games
Amid spiraling tensions over fighting in Ukraine, Western worries about Russia’s planned military exercise have ranged from allegations that Russia could keep its forces in Belarus after the drills, to fears of a surprise attack on the Baltics.
-
Romania, Bulgaria eye corvettes to boost Black Sea capacities
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has unveiled plans to acquire new corvettes for the country’s Navy to boost its capacities in the Black Sea. This accompanies efforts by neighboring ally Bulgaria, which is also pursuing a program to acquire new vessels.
-
Norway proposes tactics to reinforce border defense
The Norwegian government has proposed forward-looking capacity-building measures to bolster the fire-power of the country’s military organization while reinforcing capabilities in its substantial and strategic High North border areas with Russia.
-
Subs, cruise missiles to drive Poland’s Navy modernization
To preserve the capacities of the Polish Navy, the military’s most underinvested service, the Ministry of Defense is pursuing a number of procurements. Local analysts say, however, without accelerated efforts to purchase new vessels and gear, the Navy could soon lose its capability to effectively operate in the Baltic Sea.
-
Fear factor: As Russia looms large, Baltics up military capacity
After years of sluggish defense spending, the Baltic States have intensified their military acquisition efforts following Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.
-
Eastern European allies eye fighter jet, helo procurements
Russian action in Ukraine has provided increased impetus toward military modernization efforts in Eastern Europe.