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Despite underlying economic constraints, military spending in East Asia and the Pacific (excluding China) accelerated in 2023, growing by 2.9%. The #MilitaryBalance offers insights into defence-spending. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eSZreuWU #InternationalSecurity #Defense #AsiaPacific

The delegation of the Republic of Kosovo, led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo, Donika Gërvalla, which includes the Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, the director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, Petrit Ajeti and representatives from the KSF, are participating in the two-day conference "Defence 24 Days", which is dedicated to issues related to defense and security, challenges and the current and future geopolitical situation, prevention and protection in the age of war. As one of the largest and most important security conferences in Europe, "Defence24 Days" is a good opportunity for discussion between the highest state representatives, experts, civilians and military, about security and defense in Europe.

Our "Week in Arms Trade Publications" #newsletter is now out! We've compiled publications about transparency in military spending, arms to Israel, #EWIPA, South Africa, & information on upcoming events and more! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eApH6jYP #experts #emergingexperts #forumcommunity

U.S. Unleashes Unprecedented Defense Against Foreign Real Estate Infiltration Near Military Bases https://lnkd.in/gfdtVXy5 #News #buyandhold #CFIUSauthority #defensesites #defensezone #espionageprevention #foreignacquisition #foreigninfiltration #foreigninterestoversight #foreignpropertyrestrictions #governmentexpansion #governmentscrutiny #intelligencerisk #investmentmonitoring #legalreview #militaryinstallations #militaryvicinity #nationalsecurityregulation #propertyinvestments #regulatorycompliance #securitymeasures #sensitiveareas #sensitivelocations #transactionreview #transactionsecurity #U.S.militarybases #Virginia #WashingtonD.C.

🇱🇹👏 The Lithuanian government is planning to improve the military infrastructure of US soldiers stationed in the country. The project supports the “uninterrupted presence” of Washington’s capabilities in Vilnius as part of Lithuanian-US strategic cooperation in the Baltic region. Future upgrades to the European state’s infrastructure, not yet specified, are expected to secure affairs with other partner nations in addition to American warfighters. #military #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #lithuania #unitedstates #us #usarmy #baltic #baltics

When it Comes to Weaponry, Lethality Is Not Enough - War on the Rocks "Why does the world’s most lethal military need non-lethal weapons? Because history has repeatedly shown, as do contemporary military operations, that lethality alone does not necessarily translate to mission success. Humanitarian operations in Somalia, Bosnia, and Kosovo were negatively impacted as troops faced civilians intermingled with hostile elements. In Iraq and Afghanistan, offensive operations were impacted as military forces often limited lethal fires, jeopardizing their own safety as they made split-second decisions on use of lethal force for fear of civilian casualties." Calian Group delivers lessons-learned-based military training solutions to sustain readiness for any mission - no matter how many different elements or forces are participating. Our training solutions enable interoperability across simulation and operational systems in a synthetic training environment - powered by our virtual command and control interface (VCCI) and audio distribution service (ADS) capability. By combining simulation and operational tools, Calian delivers a true "train-as-you-fight" experience for any defence customers - including for joint and multi-national training and operations. For more about how we integrate simulation and operational tools see our video: @https://lnkd.in/exfBsSRP #defence #defense #nato #training #militarytrainingexercises #simulation #interoperability Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02P5GQj0

🇹🇼🫡 The Taiwanese military will simulate a war scenario in which its units have completely lost contact with their central command and have to operate on their own. The simulation is part of a revamped Han Kuang Exercise beginning next month to focus on testing effective operational plans instead of traditional drills. According to the island’s defense ministry, troops will rehearse operating under a decentralized command structure wherein they have to make their own judgment calls. #military #army #defense #defence #militarytraining #taiwan

East Front News is a weekly newsletter summarizing the past week’s most important events concerning security and the situation in the Central and #Eastern #Europe region. It includes original opinions and comments, along with key news items significant from a #Polish perspective.  This week: - Poland and Sweden Strengthen Ties with Renewed Strategic Partnership - President Duda's Visit to Armenia - Results of the First Round of the Presidential Election in Romania - Submarines and more. Polish MoD Reveals Navy Modernization Schedule - Brig. Gen. Mokrzycki: We must recognize the importance of large-scale military operations - Col. Jackson: The V Corps and 2 Polish Corps have one of the strongest relationships in NATO - Türkiye's Defense Spending to Hit Record High (Again) - Polish Ministry of Defence: We Need Slovakia's Cooperation in Ammunition Production - New Weapons for the Polish F-35 Are Getting Closer If you would like to receive this newsletter, please sign up by clicking: https://lnkd.in/dv-dwE2b

🇮🇷📈 The Iranian government plans to triple its military budget for the upcoming year amid an unprecedented escalation in attacks exchanged with Israel. A government spokesperson announced that there will be “a significant increase of almost 200 percent in the country’s military budget.” Previously, Iran’s military budget was reportedly $10.3 billion, significantly lower than those of regional powers such as Saudi Arabia, with approximately $70 billion, and Turkey, with about$40 billion. #military #army #defense #defence #iran #middleeast #defensespending #defencespending

🇮🇱 Israel Escalates Operations 🇵🇸 The situation in the Middle East intensifies as Israel ramps up its military operations. What does this mean for the region and the world? 🌍 🔗 Read the full article for in-depth coverage on the latest developments. https://lnkd.in/dpHjgQHG #Israel #MiddleEast #GlobalNews #ConflictUpdate #WorldPolitics #DigitalDigest