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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two people injured in explosion in Switzerland

An explosion at a munitions disposal site in Switzerland injured two workers during a safety training activity.

Feb 25 • 19:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

It Can Hit You with 20,000 Ammunition Per Day: This Is How China Can Overwhelm Taiwan

Analysts are increasingly alarmed by China's potential to saturate Taiwan's defenses with a massive daily barrage of precision munitions, rendering any U.S. intervention less effective.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Excalibur International will supply ammunition to a NATO member country worth hundreds of millions of euros

Excalibur International is set to deliver ammunition to a NATO member nation, a deal valued at several hundred million euros.

Feb 20 • 10:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sweden Provides Billions to Ukraine's Air Defense

Sweden has announced an additional military support package worth 12.9 billion kronor for Ukraine, primarily focused on air defense systems, drones, and artillery munitions.

Feb 19 • 12:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Shahed loitering munitions begin carrying first-person view drones – expert

Russian forces have started using Shahed loitering munitions to transport first-person view drones, according to military experts.

Feb 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Palestinian Reports: Child Killed and Two Seriously Injured from Explosion of Military Munitions in the Jordan Valley

A child was killed and two others were severely injured due to the explosion of military munitions in the northern Jordan Valley, according to Palestinian media.

Feb 17 • 13:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian TAF Industries develops new interceptor and prepares Octopus drone for mass production

Ukrainian company TAF Industries is developing a high-speed interceptor drone and preparing its Octopus drone for mass production to combat loitering munitions.

Feb 17 • 08:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Welsh munitions factory seen as crucial to boosting stockpiles is still yet to open

A crucial munitions factory in Wales remains unopened over six months after its planned launch, contributing to delays in the UK's military capacity.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Continuation of the munitions initiative is supported by 62 percent of Czechs

A recent survey shows that 62 percent of Czechs support the continuation of a munitions initiative, with notable differences in support across political party lines.

Feb 15 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New joint venture planned by EAS

The Greek Defense Systems (EAS) is planning a new joint venture aimed at relocating its munitions and shell production from Ymittos to Aegio and reopening the Aegio factory.

Feb 14 • 08:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Munitions Initiative Faces Funding Shortage

The Czech Munitions Initiative is encountering significant financial challenges.

Feb 12 • 09:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Ukraine launches huge attack on Putin's arsenal as Russians evacuated

Ukraine has conducted a major attack on a significant Russian munitions facility, prompting evacuations in the surrounding areas.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech munitions initiative needs additional funding, NATO source stated

A source from NATO indicated a need for further funding in the Czech munitions initiative.

Feb 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Finnish Invention Was Supposed to Become the New 'Mine Horror' at the Eastern Border - It Turned Out Differently

The Finnish Defense Forces are not currently planning to adopt domestically manufactured jumping munitions to replace infantry mines due to unresolved technical performance requirements.

Feb 11 • 04:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Surprised Prime Minister. Americans Forced Babiš to Save the Munitions Initiative

The article discusses how pressure from the United States compelled Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to take action on a munitions initiative.

Feb 10 • 06:27 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: 'El-Fasher is destroyed, and although the city has been cleared, there are still munitions on the ground'

A report from Sudan discusses the destruction of El-Fasher and the ongoing danger posed by unexploded munitions after its capture by paramilitary forces.

Feb 9 • 17:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexican cartels use munitions from the US Army, according to the NYT

A New York Times investigation reveals that Mexican drug cartels, labeled as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the US, are acquiring ammunition manufactured by the US Army.

Feb 8 • 01:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Intercept: America Signs Largest Deal to Purchase Banned Cluster Munitions from Israel

The U.S. has entered into a $210 million deal to buy advanced cluster munitions from Israel, marking an unprecedented shift in military procurement.

Feb 7 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia buys munitions and rockets worth 600 million

Estonia plans to spend 600 million euros on munitions and rockets as part of a significant increase in its defense budget.

Feb 6 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Syria: American strikes against the Islamic State

The U.S. Central Command announced five recent airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, targeting a weapons storage facility with precision munitions.

Feb 4 • 18:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The USA bombed ISIS positions in Syria

The USA conducted airstrikes on ISIS positions in Syria, destroying an arms storage facility with 50 precision munitions.

Feb 4 • 18:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Seven killed in Russian attacks in Ukraine as peace talks resume

At least seven people were killed and eight more injured in a Russian cluster munitions attack in Donetsk, Ukraine, as peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv resume in Abu Dhabi.

Feb 4 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Horrific Occupants Attack in Ukraine: Shelling with Cluster Munitions Hits Market, Casualties Reported

A Russian attack in Ukraine using cluster munitions resulted in the death of seven people and injuries to eight others at a market frequented by large crowds in the mornings.

Feb 4 • 13:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Ukraine war latest live: 7 dead, 8 injured as Russia strikes Donetsk Oblast city market with cluster munitions

Russian forces targeted the city market in Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, with cluster munitions, resulting in 7 deaths and 8 injuries.

Feb 4 • 13:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukraine's intelligence service names manufacturers of Russia's unified gliding and correction modules for aerial bombs used to attack Ukraine

Ukraine's intelligence service has identified 31 companies involved in the production of Russian airborne munitions used in attacks against Ukraine.

Feb 2 • 08:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Low-cost missiles to conquer Taiwan: how the Chinese strategy works

China is debating the adoption of low-cost guided munitions aimed at sustaining prolonged, high-intensity wars, particularly with a focus on a potential conflict over Taiwan.

Feb 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Oxidized munitions material found at the bottom of the port of Thessaloniki

Oxidized munitions material, likely a World War II shell, has been discovered during expansion work at the 6th pier in Thessaloniki, prompting an update to the Army.

Jan 14 • 22:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

Question to the Initiator of the Munitions Initiative / Why Does That 'Schweik Nation' Help Ukraine So Militantly?

The article discusses the pejorative term 'Schweik Nation' as a characterization of the Czech people, drawing connections to their historical tendencies towards non-heroism and adaptability in challenging circumstances, particularly in the context of their support for Ukraine.

Jan 14 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israel used white phosphorus widely in southern Lebanon, study finds

A study reveals that Israel extensively employed white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon during its recent conflict with Hezbollah.

Jan 14 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Babiš said that the functioning of the munitions initiative will continue to be monitored. This satisfied us, claims Foldyna

Andrej Babiš has stated that the functioning of the munitions initiative will be further evaluated, which has made Foldyna satisfied with the outcome.

Jan 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The American army disguised a plane as a civilian aircraft to strike presumed drug traffickers, reveals the New York Times

The New York Times reports that the American army conducted an attack using a plane disguised as a civilian aircraft to target suspected drug traffickers, with munitions concealed within the fuselage.

Jan 13 • 07:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Will SPD Support the Government in the Confidence Vote? Some MPs Hesitate Due to Munitions Initiative

Some MPs from the SPD are uncertain about supporting the government in the upcoming confidence vote due to concerns over a munitions initiative.

Jan 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Munition for Ukraine and 'super-secret' billions. The clash between Babiš and Fiala arose from a misunderstanding

The article discusses a misunderstanding between Czech politicians Andrej Babiš and Petr Fiala regarding the funding of munitions initiatives for Ukraine, with Babiš claiming secretive financial support from the Czech budget.

Jan 12 • 19:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The spectacular renaissance of Eurenco, European leader in military powders and explosives

Eurenco is experiencing a significant revival driven by the increased demand for munitions following the Russian aggression against Ukraine as it aims for global expansion.

Jan 11 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The First Shock to the Government Majority? Foldyna Surprised by the Turn in the Munitions Initiative, Has a Problem Voting for Confidence

Foldyna's unexpected reaction to the munitions initiative raises concerns about the stability of the government majority and his ability to vote for confidence.

Jan 9 • 08:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Transparency has been somewhat dispelled, explains Kmoníček why the government will not cancel the munitions initiative

Kmoníček discusses the government's decision to maintain the munitions initiative amidst concerns about transparency.

Jan 7 • 19:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

Government MPs downplay Russia's role in the Vrbětice case. We explain what they are not telling the truth about

The article discusses how Czech government officials are minimizing the involvement of Russian agents in the 2014 Vrbětice munitions depot explosions, which resulted in two deaths and were linked to Russian military intelligence (GRU).

Jan 6 • 16:56 UTC

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