BULGARIAN MILITARY During an official visit to England, the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Army, General Metin Gürak, made a significant stop at Royal Air Force Coningsby Base, according to Turkish sources. The visit included a thorough inspection of the EF-2000 Eurofighter Typhoon, a military aircraft that Turkey has expressed interest in […]
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DEFENCE BLOG As the war in Ukraine drives nations to bolster their defense capabilities, Romania has emerged as a critical player on NATO’s eastern flank. Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems has played a significant role in modernizing Romania’s Armed Forces, providing cutting-edge technology and expanding local production capabilities. Throughout its long-standing partnership with Romania, Elbit
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DEFENCE BLOG Russia’s defense industry has once again showcased its ambitious military development efforts with the unveiling of a crewless howitzer prototype at the Army 2024 exhibition. The prototype, named Klever, mounted on a tracked platform, is the latest in a series of military innovations presented at various international exhibitions and national parades, many of
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DEFENCE BLOG At this year’s Army 2024 exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to view the “Lancet-E” loitering munition system on display for the first time. The system, designed by ZALA Aero, a subsidiary of the Kalashnikov Concern, is now being actively promoted for export. The “Lancet-E” system, known popularly as the “suicide drone,” includes the
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabbed five people at an open-air cafe in northwest Turkey before being detained by police, officials and media reports said Tuesday. The 18-year-old, identified as Arda K., broadcast Monday’s knife attack on social media through a camera attached to his vest, HaberTurk
In 2007, MTN Uganda embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the 21 Days of Y’ello Care programme. This initiative was designed to empower employees to contribute directly to their local communities, embodying the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility. Initially conceived as a singular internal initiative, the programme, which runs annually from
DEFENCE BLOG Ukrainian soldiers have successfully captured a cutting-edge Russian T-80BVM tank near the city of Sudzha in the Kursk region. The tank, reportedly in perfect working condition, was seized by Ukrainian paratroopers from the 80th Air Assault Brigade in cooperation with operatives from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Yuriy Butusov, an independent combat
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KIGALI, Rwanda Paul Kagame was sworn in Sunday for another five-year term as Rwanda’s president after winning a landslide election victory last month. The East African nation’s Chief Justice Faustin Nteziryayo administered the oath at the ceremony attended by several African leaders at a packed Amahoro Stadium in the capital Kigali. Kagame pledged to
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Burahya Edge Ntoroko to Move Closer to Tooro Kingdom MTN masaza Cup Final Burahya County took a significant step towards their first-ever final in the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ntoroko County in the semifinals on Sunday. The lone goal, struck by Kambale Aldrine in the 17th minute, secured
On Saturday morning the 10th/08/2024, the country woke up to the news of the collapse of Kiteezi the only landfill in the Kampala metropolitan area. Apparently, the tragic incident has resulted in the death of over 20 people and destruction of property. Speaking to the publication, Kisaka revealed that Kiteezi KCCA landfill has not had
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