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New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission

New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission.

Poland, NATO troops hold drills amid security concerns

Thousands of Polish and other NATO troops have launched major defensive exercises in Poland’s north amid security concerns raised by war games recently held by neighboring Russia and Belarus.

Russia: Video of civilian injuries at Zapad is ‘deliberate provocation’

A video has emerged of a serious mishap on a training range outside St. Petersburg, Russia, that resulted in at least three injuries during the Zapad war games.

Putin attends NATO-feared Zapad military exercise

Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended the weeklong war games with Belarus that have demonstrated the Russian military’s resurgent might and made neighboring countries nervous.

Polish lawmakers OK more defense spending with Russia in mind

Warsaw sees the need to increase that amount as it modernizes its armed forces and raises the number of troops.

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Russia launches much-hyped Zapad exercises in Belarus

For the next week, all eyes will be cast just over NATO’s Eastern flank.

By Matthew Bodner

Bosnia and Herzegovina eyes helo procurement amid political tension

While Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to join NATO, the country's deputy defense minister says the purchase of Russian helicopters for the country’s armed forces has not been ruled out.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

UK says it may still join EU military missions after Brexit

Opponents of Brexit argue that leaving the EU will undermine cooperation with the bloc against crime, terrorism and military threats.

Turkey reportedly committed to buying Russian missile defense system

Turkey is a NATO member and its negotiations for the purchase of the Russian system have raised concerns with allies.

Sweden starts largest military drill in over 20 years

The Swedish military said the exercise by the non-NATO nation is designed "to deter potential attackers, and force them to carefully consider the risks of attacking our country."

MSPO: Naval Group details bonuses for Poland if granted Scorpene submarine deal

Naval Group is competing with Saab Kockums and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the Polish Navy's submarine order.

By Pierre Tran

France offers Belgium Rafale jets and close partnership

The proposed partnership went far beyond equipment and spoke to ancient ties between the two countries, the French Defence Ministry said.

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MSPO: Bell eyes Poland, Romania for helo procurements

With numerous Eastern European nations gearing towards phasing out Soviet-designed helos, Bell says its aircraft could replace their outdated fleets.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

MSPO: Saab joins forces with Polish shipyard, eyes sub tender

Saab Kockums' cooperation with Nauta Shiprepair Yard on the procurement could pave the way for further partnership on Poland’s submarine program.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

MSPO: Rafael to offer Spike missile in Eastern European vehicle tenders

Israel’s Rafael is pushing its Spike LR guided missile in partnership with vehicle manufacturers for Eastern European nations.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Albania gets US military Humvees to bolster its army

Albania has received from the U.S. the first six out of 248 Humvees as part of a $12 million aid package.

MSPO: Poland MoD signs rifle deal, announces defense spending hike

The Grot deal is estimated to be worth more than $140 million, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by 2022.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

MSPO: South Korea’s Hanwha eyes Estonian K9 howitzer deal

Following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine in 2014, numerous Eastern European countries have unveiled plans to purchase howitzers for their respective armed forces.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Sweden, Denmark team to counter Russian cyber threat

The defense ministers of Sweden and Denmark say they would boost their military cooperation to counter the threat of Russian military buildup, cyberattacks and false news.

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European Balance of Power

New York Army National Guard soldiers head to Ukraine for training mission.

Thousands of Polish and other NATO troops have launched major defensive exercises in Poland’s north amid security concerns raised by war games recently held by neighboring Russia and Belarus.

A video has emerged of a serious mishap on a training range outside St. Petersburg, Russia, that resulted in at least three injuries during the Zapad war games.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has attended the weeklong war games with Belarus that have demonstrated the Russian military’s resurgent might and made neighboring countries nervous.

Warsaw sees the need to increase that amount as it modernizes its armed forces and raises the number of troops.

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For the next week, all eyes will be cast just over NATO’s Eastern flank.

While Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to join NATO, the country's deputy defense minister says the purchase of Russian helicopters for the country’s armed forces has not been ruled out.

Opponents of Brexit argue that leaving the EU will undermine cooperation with the bloc against crime, terrorism and military threats.

Turkey is a NATO member and its negotiations for the purchase of the Russian system have raised concerns with allies.

The Swedish military said the exercise by the non-NATO nation is designed "to deter potential attackers, and force them to carefully consider the risks of attacking our country."

Naval Group is competing with Saab Kockums and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the Polish Navy's submarine order.

The proposed partnership went far beyond equipment and spoke to ancient ties between the two countries, the French Defence Ministry said.

With numerous Eastern European nations gearing towards phasing out Soviet-designed helos, Bell says its aircraft could replace their outdated fleets.

Saab Kockums' cooperation with Nauta Shiprepair Yard on the procurement could pave the way for further partnership on Poland’s submarine program.

Israel’s Rafael is pushing its Spike LR guided missile in partnership with vehicle manufacturers for Eastern European nations.

Albania has received from the U.S. the first six out of 248 Humvees as part of a $12 million aid package.

The Grot deal is estimated to be worth more than $140 million, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by 2022.

Following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine in 2014, numerous Eastern European countries have unveiled plans to purchase howitzers for their respective armed forces.

The defense ministers of Sweden and Denmark say they would boost their military cooperation to counter the threat of Russian military buildup, cyberattacks and false news.

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