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Report Looks at Corruption in the Russian Armed Forces

Report Looks at Corruption in the Russian Armed Forces

Corruption is endemic in Russia and is pervasive within its defence industrial sector and armed forces. Evidence from Ukraine suggests that it is costing Russian lives.

Corruption in the Russian armed forces, and society in general, has been a long-acknowledged truism. The Russian public sector h…

Pentagon Spending $265M to Expand Remote Air Base in Jordan

Pentagon Spending $265M to Expand Remote Air Base in Jordan

The U.S. military is spending more than a quarter of a billion dollars to build up a seldom-acknowledged air base in Jordan, with the latest project announced earlier this week.

The construction stems from the increased American military presence in Jordan in recent years, as the longtime U.S. al…

Sweden Publishes Survey of Espionage by Europeans

Sweden Publishes Survey of Espionage by Europeans

This study analyzes openly known cases of infiltration or insider espionage in Europe during 2010-2021 carried out on behalf of illiberal state actors. Based on open sources, cases that have resulted in convictions during the time period are studied, with a focus on European citizens as perpetrators…
RAF Relocates Quick Reaction Alert Fighter Jets

RAF Relocates Quick Reaction Alert Fighter Jets

Two Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth have temporarily relocated to RAF Leeming as part of a programme of exercises to ensure the Fighter Jets are always ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

The RAF maintains a pool of quick reaction alert Typhoons at readiness 24 hours a day, …

UK MoD Awards Aircraft Carrier Drydock Contract

UK MoD Awards Aircraft Carrier Drydock Contract

The 10-year agreement will ensure the two warships – HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales – are able to undergo dry dockings for planned maintenance and repair at Babcock’s Rosyth facilities, meaning the vessels continue to operate safely and remain available for defence operations, both for …
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