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Singapore plans to build an 8-mile-long artificial island called 'Long Island' as a massive seawall and land reclamation project to protect against rising sea levels, enhance water security, and create new urban spaces, reflecting its long-term climate resilience strategy.
A major storm, dubbed "Bettina," hit the Crimean peninsula, causing severe damage to Russian coastal defense lines, according to Ukrainian officials. The storm, with waves as high as 26 to 33 feet, resulted in flooding and destruction in various areas. Russia took control of Crimea in 2014, and its recognition as Russian territory remains a key condition for ending the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The storm's impact on the defense lines highlights the vulnerability of Russia's presence in Crimea.
Poland has signed a $2 billion deal with Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace to purchase "several hundred" Naval Strike Missiles, along with command vehicles and missile launchers. The contract aims to enhance Poland's coastal defense capabilities along the Baltic Sea. Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2032, and Polish defense companies will collaborate with the Norwegian business in supplying the weapons. This deal marks the largest single contract in Kongsberg's history. The move comes as several regional countries, including Latvia, are bolstering their naval strike capabilities in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.