Defense
February 09, 2026
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Rubio to Attend Munich Security Conference as Transatlantic Trust Remains Strained

The United States will send a high level delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week, led Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as relations between Washington and its European allies continue to face mounting strain. The annual gathering, which opens on Friday in Munich, comes at a moment of heightened tension and uncertainty across the […]

Defense
February 09, 2026
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Moscow Sees Strategic Opportunity and Risk in Greenland Crisis

Russian officials and analysts are closely watching renewed tensions surrounding Greenland, viewing the situation as both an opportunity to advance long held geopolitical narratives and a potential threat to core military interests in the Arctic. While Moscow’s public reaction has been notably restrained, private assessments reveal growing concern about the implications of an expanded United […]

Defense
January 30, 2026
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Portugal Unveils Europe’s First Dedicated Drone Carrier

Portugal is set to introduce Europe’s first purpose-built drone carrier, marking a significant shift in how smaller naval powers project capability at sea. The new vessel, D João II, officially designated as a Multifunctional Naval Platform, has been designed to operate unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater systems rather than conventional fighter aircraft. Measuring just over […]

Defense
January 13, 2026
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Russia Unleashes Heaviest Missile and Drone Barrage on Ukraine This Year

Russia has launched its most intense missile and drone assault on Ukraine so far this year, killing at least four people and causing widespread damage across several regions, Ukrainian authorities said. The overnight strikes, which involved waves of missiles and attack drones, marked a sharp escalation in the tempo of Russian attacks and underscored the […]

Defense
January 12, 2026
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IIT Madras Tests Bolt On Ramjet Kit to Extend Range of 155 mm Artillery Shells

India’s push to extend the reach of its artillery has taken a significant step forward with the successful testing of a bolt on ramjet kit developed Indian Institute of Technology Madras. The new system is designed for 155 mm ERFB type artillery shells and replaces the conventional base bleed unit, offering a simpler and more […]

Defense
January 12, 2026
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Ukraine Deploys Tempest Short Range Air Defence System Using Hellfire Missiles and AESA Radar

Ukraine has begun using a new short range air defence system known as Tempest, a highly mobile platform designed to counter low flying aerial threats such as helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. The system reflects Ukraine’s continued focus on flexible and rapidly deployable air defence solutions as it adapts to evolving battlefield conditions. Tempest is […]

Defense
January 08, 2026
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How US Forces Cornered Two Ghost Tankers in the Atlantic

A silent operation with global implications In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, two oil tankers recently found themselves with no viable route forward, no safe harbor to enter, and no legal protection to rely on. These so called ghost tankers, operating under layers of concealment and sanctions evasion tactics, were effectively immobilised after […]

Defense
January 07, 2026
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Denmark Acquires Eight Ground Drones to Explore Future Battlefield Roles

Denmark has taken a significant step toward modernising its armed forces acquiring eight unmanned ground vehicles to test how robotic systems could be integrated into future military operations. The trial programme reflects a broader shift among European militaries toward automation and risk reduction on increasingly complex battlefields. The unmanned ground vehicles, or UGVs, have been […]

Defense
January 06, 2026
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Russian drone barrage kills two in Ukraine as European allies gather in Paris

Russia launched a large scale drone attack across Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring several others, Ukrainian officials said, as European leaders prepared to meet in Paris to discuss long term security guarantees for Kyiv. The strikes targeted civilian areas and critical infrastructure, underlining the continued intensity of Moscow’s military […]