NATO would struggle to gear up without the US
European countries are sketching out a European NATO - if the US takes its threats to withdraw from the defense alliance seriously. What would an American withdrawal mean?
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Robots took over Russian position - could be historic
Ukraine claims to have taken an "enemy position" exclusively with the help of robot systems - unmanned ground vehicles and drones. It may be the first time ever in a war. "I have not heard of it being done before," says Lars Forssell of the Swedish Defence Research Institute (FOI).
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Expert says Iran still has an ace up its sleeve
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Expert on the peace talks: maximalist demands
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Experts: Dissatisfied Israel rushes to bomb Hezbollah after US and Iran ceasefire
Israel carried out a major attack on Lebanon on Wednesday - not many hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire. The attack may reflect Israeli belief that the war against Hezbollah will have to end, according to Israel expert Isabell Schierenbeck.
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Expert says there is no Russian spring offensive
According to Russia expert Johan Norberg, talk of a Russian spring offensive is a chimera. He says the important thing for Russia is to maintain the image of an offensive.
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Expert: Russian attacks could be retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes on Gulf of Finland oil facilities
The Ukrainian population is being subjected to increasingly severe attacks by Russia. According to Lieutenant Colonel Johan Huovinen, this may be Moscow's response to Ukrainian drone attacks in recent weeks on key Russian oil facilities in the Gulf of Finland.
Conflicts
Alarm: US and Israeli ammunition stocks are running low
Several different types of missiles used by the US and Israel for both offensive and defensive purposes may be running out, according to a new report. Depleting stockpiles could affect Israel's ability to defend itself against attacks, says air defense expert Andreas Hörnedal.
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