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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European armies are not adequately prepared in the field of offensive drones

A report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies highlights significant gaps in military preparedness among European armies, particularly concerning advancements in offensive drone technology resulting from the Ukraine War.

Feb 24 • 13:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Development of combat (Day 1460): The Czech army plans to purchase Swedish combat vehicles. Ukrainians explained how to use them properly in combat

The Czech and Slovak armies are preparing to transition to Swedish combat vehicles that have proven successful in battles in Ukraine.

Feb 23 • 17:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Development of the Combat (Day 1460): Swedes showcased Slovak CV90, Ukrainians explained how to fight with them correctly

The Slovak and Czech armies prepare to upgrade their combat vehicles with Swedish CV90s as positive reports from the front emerge.

Feb 23 • 14:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas in Latvia: Discussed Training Opportunities for the Armies of Both Countries

Lithuanian Defense Minister R. Kaunas discussed joint military training opportunities with his Latvian counterpart during a visit to Latvia.

Feb 20 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Legendary Battle in Which a Small Greek Force Defeated the Persian Giant Armies

The book discusses significant battles that shaped nations and ideologies, featuring a passage on the Battle of Marathon.

Feb 18 • 10:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

'Kung Fu Robots' in China: A Technical Showcase or a Rehearsal for Future Armies?

'Kung Fu Robots' showcased in China have captivated social media, stunning audiences with advances in robotic performance during the 2026 Spring Festival celebration.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

African Truce in Sudan: A Rescue Initiative or a New Test of the Will of the Warring Parties?

The African Union has called for an immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan, leading to a ceasefire and a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue, with varying analyst views on its potential success.

Feb 15 • 16:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"We Are Doomed": Battle Simulation Reveals Significant NATO Weakness

A NATO military exercise revealed serious shortcomings in the integration of Ukrainian warfare experience into Western armies.

Feb 14 • 11:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Europe needs a military that will fight as a European, not just as a collection of 27 bonsai national armies

There is a consensus among Europeans on the need for a stronger European defense amid current geopolitical turmoil, but EU leaders lack agreement on its structure.

Feb 7 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The war between Russia and Ukraine does not only depend on aerial drones: fleets of ground robots take on new missions

Russian and Ukrainian armies are deploying ground robots "Gnom" and "Courier" to launch drones and transport electronic shields at the front lines.

Feb 6 • 23:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Euractiv: Common Military Data Space by 2030 - Goal of EU Defense Independence

European institutions are exploring methods for European armies and defense authorities to securely share information without US involvement, as part of a new initiative from the European Defence Agency.

Feb 2 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The EU condemns the categorization of the union's armies as 'terrorist groups' by Iran

The European Union condemned Iran's designation of EU armies as 'terrorist groups' following the EU's classification of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.

Feb 2 • 13:41 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iran declares European armies 'terrorist groups' in retaliation for IRGC designation

In response to the EU labeling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, Iran has classified the armies of European nations as 'terrorist groups' amidst escalating tensions and threats of military actions between the US and Iran.

Feb 1 • 21:20 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Iran designates EU armies as ‘terrorist organizations’

Iran's Parliament has officially labeled the armed forces of EU member states as 'terrorist organizations' in response to the EU's decision to blacklist Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Feb 1 • 20:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Iran declares European Union armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move

In response to the EU's decision to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp as a terrorist organization, Iran has labeled the armies of EU countries as terrorist groups.

Feb 1 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

“They pulled arrows out of their flesh with their teeth to avoid hindrance in battle”

Recent discoveries in Saxony-Anhalt provide evidence that Roman armies operated deep within Germani, challenging previous views on Emperor Caracalla's campaign in 212 AD.

Jan 15 • 14:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Simply see it as an unintentional reference to the tiger's eye": when Emmanuel Macron jokes about his 'minor' eye problem

French President Emmanuel Macron humorously addressed his eye issue during his New Year's address to the Armed Forces, referring to it as an 'aesthetic' concern.

Jan 15 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Armies: Emmanuel Macron calls for "efforts commensurate with our harsh times" to "be strong in this brutal world"

In his New Year wishes to the armed forces, President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for increased military spending and efforts to adapt to global challenges, aiming for an additional 36 billion euros by 2030.

Jan 15 • 11:51 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

A wild boar standard and a complete carnyx, the Celtic war trumpet that shook the armies of Rome found in Norfolk

Archaeologists in Norfolk have discovered a wild boar standard and a complete carnyx, highlighting the significant role of Celtic war trumpets in historical battles against Roman forces.

Jan 9 • 18:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

European armies would only last a few weeks on the Ukrainian battlefield, says military analyst Kofman

Military analyst Michael Kofman warns that European armies would struggle to sustain themselves in combat on the Ukrainian front due to changes in warfare and the Russian army's evolution.

Jan 9 • 14:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

USA Armies World War II Air Bases: New Bunkers, Runways, Fighters Are Emerging... Here's Why

The United States is expanding its military capabilities in the Pacific by upgrading World War II air bases on islands such as Guam and Tinian in preparation for potential conflict with China.

Jan 6 • 13:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Robot Soldiers, Autonomous Military Technology, and AI Algorithms Change Armies

The war in Ukraine has transformed military technology, leading to adaptations and innovations in defense systems to align with modern warfare, particularly through the use of drones and AI advancements.

Jan 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Vladimir Putin orders armies to invade two more European territories in New Year

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to expand their operations in Ukraine by invading new territories in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, significantly impacting the geopolitical landscape.

Dec 31 • 07:40 UTC

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