Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Czech Republic to Modernize Defense Forces with Leopard 2A8 Tanks in Strategic Partnership with Germany

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...
CAESAR 155mm wheeled howitzer

Portugal Signs Framework Agreement to Acquire CAESAR Howitzers in Major Military Modernization Push

At the Rio Diz Urban Park in Portugal, amidst the celebratory events of EXPO EXÉRCITO marking Portuguese Army Day, a landmark agreement was signed that cements Portugal's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities. The Framework Agreement, signed for the acquisition...
Vladimir Putin

Putin Signals Escalation if NATO Backs Deep-Strike Capabilities for Ukraine: “Russia Will Respond”

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning on Sunday, highlighting potential retaliatory measures should the United States and NATO allies back Ukrainian forces in launching strikes deep into Russian territory with long-range Western missiles. The remarks underscore an escalating...
Russia-Ukraine war

France Leaves the Door Open to Deploying Troops in Ukraine: A Strategic Shift in Europe’s Support for Kyiv?

France has not ruled out the possibility of deploying troops to Ukraine, according to Benjamin Haddad, France’s Minister for European Affairs. This comes amidst continued speculation regarding the involvement of NATO allies in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia,...
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Russia Warns West on Ukraine’s Strikes and Risks of Escalation: “Playing with Fire”

In a stark warning on Tuesday, Russia cautioned the West that allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with Western-supplied missiles was akin to "playing with fire." The remarks came in the wake of a significant Ukrainian assault on...