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Photo: US Army file photo of one of the previous iterations of exercise Dynamic Front Joint Fires Exercise Enhances Multinational Cooperation and Strengthens NATO Capabilities By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Polatlı Training Area, Türkiye – U.S. Army soldiers, in collaboration with European allies and partner nations, have demonstrated their
- February 19, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a significant development along the Eastern front lines, Ukrainian military forces have pulled out of the strategic city of Avdiivka after five months of intense fighting. The withdrawal marks a substantial gain for Russian troops, prompting discussions about the tactical considerations behind the
- February 18, 2024
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) described the security agreement signed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (right) as ‘a truly unprecedented bilateral document’ (John MACDOUGALL) By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Germany Pledges 1.1 Billion Euros in Immediate Military Support Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken significant steps to bolster support
- February 16, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Date: February 16, 2024 In a significant joint effort, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and its international allies have successfully thwarted a Russian cyber espionage operation targeting the United States and its European partners, according to statements made by FBI Director Christopher Wray
- February 16, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a concerning development, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned that Moscow is laying the groundwork for a potential military operation in Moldova, echoing patterns observed before Russia invaded Ukraine. The think tank suggests that the Kremlin is employing similar
- February 16, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a historic moment, soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division have become the first in the Army to receive the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG-IHPS) this week. This marks a significant leap forward in helmet technology, challenging conventional standards and providing enhanced
- February 15, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Helsinki, Finland — In a historic move, Finland has announced its participation in a NATO exercise for the first time, as the Finnish and Swedish Defense Forces join the Nordic military exercise “Nordic Response 24,” led by Norway. The Finnish Ministry of Defense revealed
- February 15, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Bern, Switzerland — Swiss authorities have presented a multi-billion funding request to bolster the nation’s armed forces, as announced by Defence Minister Viola Amherd and Army Chief Thomas Süssli outside the parliament in Bern. Against the backdrop of discussions on the financial state of
- February 15, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Avdiivka, Eastern Ukraine — Ukraine has urgently dispatched soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, currently surrounded on three sides by Russian forces. The military has declared the situation as “extremely critical” as both sides engage in renewed missile attacks while Russian forces
- February 15, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Khan Younis, Gaza Strip — In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli military forces reportedly entered Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, engaging in heavy tank and machine gun fire. Before the operation, occupants of the hospital were ordered to evacuate, causing chaos and
- February 15, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies Ishigaki City, located in the Okinawa prefecture of Japan, has rejected a request for the U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) to enter the city’s port in mid-March. The decision compels the American warship to anchor off the coast
- February 15, 2024
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In an unexpected move, FBI Director Christopher Wray embarked on an unannounced visit to Israel, engaging in discussions with law enforcement and intelligence counterparts. The purpose of the trip, according to an official statement from the agency, was to address the “current and future
- February 14, 2024