- December 26th, 2024
Tensions between Georgia and the European Union (EU) have escalated in the wake of Georgia’s contentious parliamentary elections last month, which many international observers claim were plagued by irregularities. A high-profile delegation from EU member states visited Tbilisi on Monday,...
Japanese investors made a significant pivot in their European bond investments this September, buying the largest volume of German sovereign debt in over five years while simultaneously selling French bonds for the fifth consecutive month. This shift underscores Japan’s mounting...
Australia Narrows Down Bidders for $11 Billion Frigate Contract in Indo-Pacific Defense Push Australia has shortlisted two international defense giants for its ambitious AUD $11 billion (USD $7.24 billion) General Purpose Frigate (GPF) contract. The contract, part of Australia’s Project...
The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced the formation of four tank companies, amounting to one battalion, equipped with advanced Leopard 2A8 tanks. This milestone, part of a broader €2.1 billion contract with Germany finalized in June, will see the...
In a recent announcement, European defense company MBDA has decided to stop production of its Taurus long-range cruise missiles, citing a lack of new orders from the German government. Thomas Gottschild, head of MBDA’s German subsidiary, confirmed the suspension, stating...
Russia has publicly declared that a newly opened weapons factory in Ukraine, built by Germany's leading defense contractor Rheinmetall, is a “legitimate target” for its armed forces. The comment, made by Russian government spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, underscores the intensifying confrontation...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscored Germany's growing commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily through defense and strategic partnerships with India During his visit to India on October 25 and 26, 2024. The Chancellor’s itinerary included a visit to Goa, where...
In a landmark move, Germany has introduced the Gender Self-Determination Act, a new law that significantly simplifies the process for individuals to change their legal gender and name. As of November 1, the new legislation is being celebrated by many...
Two German Navy warships, the FGS BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG (F222) and FGS FRANKFURT AM MAIN (A1412), have altered their route to avoid the Red Sea due to concerns over potential attacks from Houthi armed groups. Citing elevated security risks in the region,...
Germany has recalled its ambassador to Iran and summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires in Berlin following Iran's execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dual national, convicted of terrorism by Iranian authorities. Sharmahd, 69, who had been held in Iranian custody...
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