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Britain’s future laser ship? While global navies stick with the term DDG (guided-missile destroyer), perhaps Britain is heading toward a DDL — a directed-energy destroyer — with the upcoming Type 83.

The Type 83 Destroyer, Britain's upcoming new warship design, will feature directed energy weapons.
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The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis Why the country’s presidents frequently overstep—and what it will take to keep them in check.

In South Korea, power is highly concentrated in the presidency—creating an incentive for presidents to attempt to rule by decree, write Robert Kelly and Jaekwon Suh. To preserve democracy, Seoul’s political system needs bold reform to diffuse power.

Menos de dos meses antes de la segunda invasión rusa de Ucrania, Rafael Poch la calificaba de "fantasmagórica" y "escenario fuera de toda realidad", llamando "papagayos" a l@s que alertaban al respecto.

Fuente: ctxt.es/es/20220101/... (bé, i @tvilalta.bsky.social que és a qui li he vist la cita).

On this day in 1944, 76 Allied prisoners tunnel out of the Stalag Luft III POW camp in Sagan, Germany. All but three are recaptured; 50 will be executed by the SS. The story is later immortalized in the film 'The Great Escape.'

UK reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons ahead of review The Strategic Defence Review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.

The Strategic Defence Review will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.
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Ukraine says it is willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire Washington says it will ‘immediately’ restore intelligence sharing and military aid after Kyiv accepts proposal

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Europe Fails to Seize the Moment on Ukraine The much-touted meeting of European leaders to discuss Ukraine in Paris appears to have exposed differences as much as heralding a new era of European security leadership.

'The scramble to Paris, followed by the lack of a definitive outcome, suggests that European countries still lack a coherent plan for using funding or dealing with the Ukraine issue' writes @mtsavill.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.

EU should send troops to Trump-target Greenland, says military chief Austrian general says the move would send ‘a strong signal’ and act as a deterrent to Russia and China

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Latvia investigates Baltic cable damage, working with NATO BREAKING - Latvia is investigating "significant" damage to an undersea fibre optic cable linking the country with the Swedish island of Gotland, following what officials believe was external interference.

BREAKING - Latvia is investigating "significant" damage to an undersea fibre optic cable linking the country with the Swedish island of Gotland, following what officials believe was external interference.
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⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE - JAN 27, 2025

■ Engagements stay above average while casualties dip below it
■ Relatively modest equipment losses
■ Officers: +25 weekly batch; 4.9 per day for last four
■ Strikes on both sides below average

See dashboard for further data

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La situació al nord de Síria ha fet un tomb. La històrica ciutat d'Alep ha caigut en molt poques hores. Els rebels sirians, amb el suport de Turquia, han realitzat una gran ofensiva amb tàctiques i armament modern, per la qual les forces d'Assad no estaven preparades.

⚡️ WAR IN #UKRAINE - NOV 26, 2024

■ Reported engagements, casualties & equipment losses above 7-day average
■ Vehicle & drone losees well above average
■ Fewer strikes on both sides but locations for 🇺🇦 strikes include five command posts

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Scottish Gunners test new artillery in Finland The exercise, hosted by Finland for the first time since joining NATO in 2023, reflects the alliance’s commitment to enhancing collective defence and readiness.

The exercise, hosted by Finland for the first time since joining NATO in 2023, reflects the alliance’s commitment to enhancing collective defence and readiness.
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The Role of the ICC The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.

The Hague-based ICC seeks to investigate and prosecute those responsible for grave offenses such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.

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The Impact of a Taiwan Strait Crisis on European Defence This report examines which US capabilities will be most relevant in a potential Taiwan crisis, as well as which are of utility both in Europe and in a Taiwan contingency.

🧵New RUSI report,‘The Impact of a Taiwan Strait Crisis on European Defence’ by Dr Sidharth Kaushal and Juliana Suess is out now!

Today in 1942, the Soviets launch an offensive against the German army in Stalingrad. Operation Uranus, which involves a million troops, 800 tanks and 13,000 guns, results in the encirclement of all Axis forces inside the city. Within three months the Red Army retakes Stalingrad.

i 2. En coherència amb els meus postulats, seguiré mantenint-me neutral en el congrés i continuaré treballant per convèncer els companys que cal abordar la política de defensa des de l'esquerra, amb naturalitat, rigor i respecte.

1. M'he llegit els programes de les tres candidatures i constato, amb certa tristesa però sense sorpresa, que cap d'elles aborda de manera inequívoca la política de defensa. Aquesta és fonamental per a qualsevol estat, també per a nacions com la catalana, que aspiren a ser-ho.

⚡️ WAR IN #UKRAINE - NOV 17, 2024

■ Week: Casualties +22% (record), equipment losses +36%
■ Day: Drone interceptions above 7-day average
■ Janovsky: 58 🇷🇺 20 🇺🇦 added (2.9:1); 30-day ratio at 2.5x ⬆
■ Less shelling & strikes, strike ratio slightly above average

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On this day in 1939, the Nazis shut down all universities in Czechoslovakia. 1,200 students are rounded up and sent to concentration camps for protesting the German occupation. #InternationalStudentsDay will be later established to commemorate these events.

Delivery of UK’s first batch of F-35 jets to complete 2025 The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the delivery of all 48 F-35 aircraft ordered under Tranche 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the delivery of all 48 F-35 aircraft ordered under Tranche 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Click here to read:
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YouTube video by RUSI Chief of the Air Staff Admiral Sir Richard Knighton Gives RUSI's Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture

📺This year’s Lord Trenchard Memorial Lecture was delivered by Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, who gave an overview of the current strategic environment for the RAF and the specific threat posed by Russia. Check out a clip from the speech below.

New UK-Romania defence treaty signed The UK and Romania have expanded their defence relationship with the signing of a new treaty aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and supporting collective security within NATO.

The UK and Romania have expanded their defence relationship with the signing of a new treaty aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and supporting collective security within NATO. Click here to read:
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Overcoming the Challenges of Building a Future Force for Ukraine Ending the war and establishing lasting peace in Ukraine is impossible without implementing practical measures to deter potential future waves of Russian aggression. Crafting an effective deterrence s...

Ending the war and establishing lasting peace in Ukraine is impossible without implementing practical measures to deter potential future waves of Russian aggression. Crafting an effective deterrence strategy, however, presents its own unique challenges, writes Andriy Zagorodnyuk.

Ave! En la meva primera publicació, és menester recordar que la glòria de Roma és eterna.