Armaments
A weapon, arm or armament is any implement or device that can be used with the intent to inflict damage or harm. Weapons are used to increase the efficacy and efficiency of activities such as hunting, crime, law enforcement, self-defense, and warfare. In broader context, weapons may be construed to include anything used to gain a tactical, strategic, material or mental advantage over an adversary or enemy target. While ordinary objects – sticks, rocks, bottles, chairs, vehicles – can be used as weapons, many are expressly designed for the purpose; these range from simple implements such as clubs, axes and …
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Jamestown Foundation · 26 April 2024 English
Cheng Lin (程琳), Convener of the National Security Discipline Review Group of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council and former Secretary of the Party Committee and President of …
space-related organizations from the PLA’s former General Armaments Department (GAD) in the SSF’s Space Systems Department …
ISW: Institute for the Study of War · 26 April 2024 English
The scale and intensity of the forecasted Summer 2024 Russian offensive operation that will likely begin in June also remains unclear, and the Russian military command may be actively assessing …
personnel carriers, anti-aircraft guns, and other armaments on ZNPP grounds.[88] Armenian Ambassador to the …
CAPS: Centre for Air Power Studies · 24 April 2024 English
The delivery of BrahMos missiles is anticipated to greatly enhance the Philippines’ naval strength, serving as a strong deterrent in the region. [...] Manila, which refers to the region as …
an effort to broaden the scope of its primary armaments suppliers and look into export destinations other …
ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 24 April 2024 English
Finally, the United States’ polity has found the resolve to pass a much-delayed aid package for Ukraine after wrangling over it for months, even as the situation for Ukraine has …
Ukraine, which is heavily dependent on Western armaments, urgently requires assistance as it faces a formidable …
SIPRI: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute · 22 April 2024 English
Total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009. The 10 …
institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in …
ATT: Arms Trade Treaty (Secretariat) · 18 April 2024 English
The theme provides an opportunity to discuss challenges and identify effective measures that can help to achieve progress in previous presidency themes on countering diversion, exploring the role of the …
Disarmament Research, the Stimson Center and Conflict Armaments Research, identified a range of challenges for …
IFRI: Institut Français des Relations Internationales · 16 April 2024 English
In the context of deep changes to the international security environment, especially the war in Ukraine, the risks of nuclear proliferation seem quite high, especially in the Middle East and …
competition among great and middle powers, nuclear armaments and, more generally, weapons of mass destruction … F-I-G, and the Rival Conceptions of ‘Advanced’ Armaments Research and Development Co-operation in Western …
Institut des Relations Internationales et Strategiques · 11 April 2024 English
Meanwhile, the second panel, “Unpacking the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS): What Long-Term Vision and Support for the EDTIB?,” scrunised the EDIS as a support mechanism vital for the EDTIB’s …
Officer, Saab Group Marn SCHNAUSE, Head of Branch Armaments Policy, Permanent Representaon of the Federal …
ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 9 April 2024 English
is a force multiplier for the Indian Army since it will improve its ability to move soldiers and armaments quickly to the India-China border. …
will improve its ability to move soldiers and armaments quickly to the India-China border. Originally … will improve its ability to move soldiers and armaments quickly to the India-China border. Beijing recently …
Institut des Relations Internationales et Strategiques · 5 April 2024 English
Therefore, the French MoD has identified guaranteeing access to finance for defence companies as a priority and intends to address the issue by measures such as the creation of a …
dealt with the following topics: Supply chain; Armaments procurement and operations; Human resources; Standards …
