Sourced : Hurriyet Europe will soon be the site of “holy wars,” Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on March 16, in Ankara’s first comment on the general elections in the Netherlands that saw the victory of Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Liberal VVD. “Now the election is over in the Netherlands … When you look at… Continue reading TURKISH FM MEVLUT CAVUSOGLU WARNS FOR “HOLY WARS” IN EUROPE IN REMARKS ON DUTCH ELECTIONS
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VEHICULAR INTERCOM SYSTEM WiSPR COMMISSIONED IN GERMAN MLRS MARS II SYSTEM
The integration of the vehicular intercom system WiSPR in MARS II multiple launcher rocket system of the German Army was concluded with the successful completion of the final performance tests in Germany. WiSPR has once again been distinguished for its superiority in transmission quality and noise reduction in military platforms burdened with high vehicular noise.… Continue reading VEHICULAR INTERCOM SYSTEM WiSPR COMMISSIONED IN GERMAN MLRS MARS II SYSTEM
POST-BREXIT, EU MOVES TOWARD DEEPER MILITARY INTEGRATION
Sourced : The Times By Bruno Waterfield EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini told ambassadors yesterday she would table the “road map” to take advantage of “political space” opened by the Brexit vote. Her plans for military structures able “to act autonomously” from NATO have led to fears that the EU is seeking to rival… Continue reading POST-BREXIT, EU MOVES TOWARD DEEPER MILITARY INTEGRATION
NATO TAKES COMMAND OF US-BUILT MISSILE SHIELD
Sourced : France24 NATO took command of a US-built missile shield in Europe on Friday after France won assurances that the multi-billion-dollar system would not be under Washington’s direct control. The missile shield, billed as a defence against any strike by a “rogue state” against European cities, is one of the most sensitive aspects of… Continue reading NATO TAKES COMMAND OF US-BUILT MISSILE SHIELD
HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES
The Hellenic Navy commissioned two more new PAPANIKOLIS-class (Type 214HN) submarines increasing its fleet to 11 old, modernized and newly built units. The two new submarines, MATROZOS (S122) and KATSONIS (S123) were commissioned today on the 23rd of June during a ceremony attended by the President of the Hellenic Republic, the Minister of Defence and… Continue reading HELLENIC NAVY COMMISSIONED TWO NEW TYPE 214HN SUBMARINES
US AND GERMANY SAY NO TO POLAND ON NATO BASE
Sourced : Eurobserver By Andrew Rettman The US and Germany have unequivocally said that Nato will not build new bases in Poland, citing tactical and political reasons. “Nato’s not talking about establishing bases … we support an enhanced presence, but we can do it without bases, bases, bases,” James Townsend, a senior Pentagon official, said… Continue reading US AND GERMANY SAY NO TO POLAND ON NATO BASE
U.S DOD REQUESTING 3,000-5,000 MORE TROOPS FOR EUROPE IN FY2017 BUDGET
By Tara Copp Stars and Stripes The Pentagon plans to sharply increase the number of troops, tanks and artillery positioned in Europe under a budget proposal that calls for a $2.6 billion spending increase aimed at strengthening the military’s posture across eastern Europe. The $3.4 billion request for the European Reassurance Initiative is about four… Continue reading U.S DOD REQUESTING 3,000-5,000 MORE TROOPS FOR EUROPE IN FY2017 BUDGET