Tag: Weapons
Venezuela Seizes New Shipment of U.S. Military Equipment
It was intended to be used during the presidential elections held on July 28. On Monday, Citizen Security Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed that Venezuelan security forces seized military equipment from the U.S., adding to the previous confiscation of over 400 rifles on September 14. RELATED: President Maduro Highlights Strengthening of Anti-Imperialist Consciousness Among the seized […]
September 17, 2024
Kamala Harris Says She Will Continue Sending Weapons to Israel If She Wins the Election
In her first press statements as a candidate, the vice-chairwoman also referred to such important issues as migration and the environment. The US Vice President and current Democratic Party presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, in what would be her first interview as a candidate for office, told the American press that he will not make any […]
August 30, 2024
Russia Warns South Korea Not to Supply Arms to Ukraine
Meanwhile, President Zelensky greenlights the creation of new forces in charge of drone warfare. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned South Korea of its potential supplies of lethal weapons to Ukraine, saying it will “lead to a deterioration of bilateral relations.” RELATED: Russia and Ukraine Each Swap 90 War Prisoners “We would […]
June 27, 2024
Brazil: Seizure of Firearms Increased by 28% in 2023
The largest gun confiscations took place in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Parana, and Amazonas. On Wednesday, the Brazilian Presidency reported that authorities seized 10,935 illegal firearms last year, 28 percent more than the number confiscated in 2022. RELATED: Progressives in Brazil Reject Bill That Equates Abortion With Homicide Rio de Janeiro was the […]
June 19, 2024
France Prohibits Israel’s Participation in Arms Fair
On Friday, France banned the presence of Israeli companies at the annual arms exhibition, Eurosatory, which will take place in Paris next month. Related: Paris Protesters Call for Cessation of Arms Deals With Israel “By decision of the government authorities, there will be no stand for the Israeli defence industry at the Eurosatory 2024 fair,” […]
May 31, 2024
Experts Denounce the Use of U.S. Weapons in Rafah Massacres
In the most recent massacre of the Israeli occupation army against a displacement camp in Rafah on Sunday night, ammunition manufactured in the United States was used, according to an analysis by American media, released on Wednesday. RELATED: Algeria Circulates Draft Resolution for a Ceasefire in Gaza At least 45 people were killed and more […]
May 29, 2024
Russia Begins Military Exercises With Tactical Nuclear Weapons
On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that forces from the Southern Military District, which borders Ukraine, began maneuvers with tactical nuclear weapons. RELATED: Putin Appoints Oleg Savelyev as Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Previously, on May 6, President Vladimir Putin announced the execution of these exercises in response to threats from the West. “In accordance […]
May 21, 2024
European Defense Project Eurodrone Passes Feasibility Milestone
On Thursday, Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) announced that the European defense project Eurodrone has passed a preliminary design review, which was originally planned for September 2023. RELATED: Borkum Ship Transports Weapons to Israel, RESCOP Denounces In addition to physical tests of aerodynamics and operational capability, a digital twin was also included in the review. […]
May 17, 2024
Borkum Ship Transports Weapons to Israel, RESCOP Denounces
On Thursday, the Solidarity Network Against the Occupation of Palestine (RESCOP) and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Against Israel (BDS Murcia) called for a protest in the Spanish port of Cartagena in rejection of the arrival of the Borkum. RELATED: Palestinians Mark 76th Anniversary of Nakba This cargo ship with military material bound for Israel […]
May 16, 2024
Russia Puts Bulava Intercontinental Missile into Service
On Tuesday, Yuri Solomonov, chief designer at the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering, reported that Russia has put into service the sea-based Bulava intercontinental missile. RELATED: Russia: Belousov Replaces Shoigu as Defense Minister Developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermotechnics since 1998, this intercontinental missile has a range of 9,000 kilometers and can carry between […]