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May- 2024 -

21 May

Some Countries Already Sent Troops on the Ground in Ukraine: Estonian PM

Some countries have already deployed troops on the ground in Ukraine to take on support roles, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has revealed.

20 May

Europe

Armed Polish border guards stand next to a group of migrants on the border with Belarus

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland to Spend Over $2.5B to Fortify Eastern Border: PM

Poland will spend over $2.5 billion to fortify its eastern border, the EU's eastern flank, against potential enemies, Prime Minister Tusk has said.

16 May

Cyber

Three uniformed military officials are seen in a meeting, with one official standing up and raising his right arm to gesture to the group and the other two listening while sitting at a table. The room they are in appears to be an office, with maps, graphs, and various illustrations attached to the whiteboard and the wall in the background. Laptops and other electronic devices are propped up on the table.

Juster Domingo

Ukraine Joins Combined Federated Battle Labs Network

Ukraine has joined the Combined Federated Battle Labs Network to promote multinational C4ISR research and development.

14 May

Europe

A British Army soldier examines the 3D printer's output. He holds a sheet of metal with the printed white product attached to it. It is likely a spare part for a military equipment. The soldier is wearing brown camo fatigues. The 3D printer is approximately the size of a photo booth, with riveted sheet metal finishings and some panels painted moss green.

Juster Domingo

British Army Uses 3D Printers for Spare Part Production in NATO Exercise

The UK has produced spare parts and modifications to military equipment using 3D printers during NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender.

14 May

Europe

Joe Saballa

Estonia Considering Sending Troops to Ukraine for ‘Rear’ Roles: Report

Estonia is “seriously” considering deploying troops to Ukraine to take on non-direct combat roles, according to Tallinn’s national security advisor Madis Roll.

14 May

Europe

Joe Saballa

Germany Mulls Conscripting 18-Year-Olds Amid Fear of Russian Attack

Germany is considering reinstating compulsory military service for its citizens amid looming concerns that Russia may soon wage war on NATO.

13 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Swedish PM Says Open to Hosting Nuclear Weapons in Wartime

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he was open to allowing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in wartime.

3 May

Europe

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Sago, builder, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, guides a Mercedes-Benz 240 GD across a medium girder bridge in Evenes, Norway, on April 26, 2024. As a part of DEFENDER 24, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and Norwegian army stood up a medium girder bridge for the first time in Norway to test its functionality. Military exercises involving Allies and partner nations in the European theater remain an integral part of demonstrating readiness, interoperability, and capability. DEFENDER is the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, and is a U.S. European Command scheduled, U.S. Army Europe and Africa conducted exercise that consists of Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. DEFENDER 24 is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender exercise, and DoD’s Large Scale Global Exercise, taking place from 28 March to 31 May. DEFENDER 24 is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes more than 17,000 U.S. and 23,000 multinational service members from more than 20 Allied and partner nations, including Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samuel Signor)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Norway Conduct Deployable Tactical Bridge Training in Bjerkvik

The US and Norway have completed military training to transport ground troops and vehicles using a deployable tactical bridge in Bjerkvik.

2 May

Air

Four Finnish F/A-18 fighters fly in formation.

Juster Domingo

Finland to Join NATO’s Air Shielding Mission in Romania

A detachment of the Finnish Air Force's F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in NATO's upcoming Air Shielding Mission in Romania.

Apr- 2024 -

30 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Taps Spanish Defense Contractor to Produce Patriot Missile Parts

Raytheon has awarded Spanish company Sener a contract to manufacture the electro-mechanical control section of the Patriot missile.

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