Russian Aggression Drives Swedish Defense Spending

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/warfare/2016/02/07/russian-aggression-drives-swedish-defense-spending/79841348/

A senior Swedish military chief has stated that the Nordic state could find itself at war

Belgium Attacks Loom Over Final Nuclear Security Summit

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/2016/03/27/belgium-terrorism-attakcs-nuclear-security-summit-isis/82231000/

After Belgium, some question if the Nuclear Security Summit will have a lasting impact in preventing nuclear terrorism.

Fear factor: As Russia looms large, Baltics up military capacity

http://www.defensenews.com/smr/european-balance-of-power/2017/08/28/fear-factor-as-russia-looms-large-baltics-up-military-capacity/

After years of sluggish defense spending, the Baltic States have intensified their military acquisition efforts following Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.

Fear factor: As Russia looms large, Baltics up military capacity

https://www.defensenews.com/smr/european-balance-of-power/2017/08/28/fear-factor-as-russia-looms-large-baltics-up-military-capacity/

After years of sluggish defense spending, the Baltic States have intensified their military acquisition efforts following Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.

US Navy About To Double Its LCS Fleet

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/naval/ships/2015/08/08/lcs-littoral-combat-ship-navy-fincantieri-marinette-marine-austa

US Navy about to Double its LCS Fleet

Japan Shifts Air Force Posture South, Unveils Stealth Demonstrator

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/budget/2016/01/31/japan-shifts-air-force-posture-south-unveils-stealth-de

If there is a big shift occurring in Japanese force posture, however, it’s south, with the ASDF doubling its F-15s

http://www.fwnetz.de/2009/05/19/schlauchschnecken-tragekorb-schlauchpaket/

FWnetz: Feuerwehr. Ausbildung. Information.

http://www.fwnetz.de/2008/05/22/kennzeichnung-von-fuhrungskraften-fahrzeugen-und-platzen

FWnetz: Feuerwehr. Ausbildung. Information.

Airbus Targets Helo Refueling, Paratrooper Airdrops for A400M

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/support/2015/11/02/airbus-targets-helo-refueling-paratrooper-airdrops-a400m/7

Airbus is seeking ways to allow the A400M to refuel helicopters and airdrop paratroopers on both sides of the fuselage.

The Air Force picks a winner for its Huey replacement helicopter contract

https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2018/09/24/the-air-force-picks-a-winner-for-its-huey-replacement-helicopter-contract/

One of the competitors pulled off an upset victory.