A meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels has underscored a shift within the alliance toward a greater European role in regional security, as the United States signals an increased focus on the Indo Pacific. The gathering took place without U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who was absent from the talks. In his place, […]
NATO has formally launched Operation Arctic Sentry, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the alliance’s military posture in the Arctic and High North, following weeks of diplomatic tensions linked to renewed debate over Greenland’s strategic importance. The operation comes after remarks former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that growing security threats in the region could […]
A German defense technology startup says it has taken a major step toward delivering Europe’s first sovereign hypersonic strike capability the end of the decade, following a successful high speed missile test conducted in northern Norway. The company, Hypersonica, reported that its prototype exceeded Mach six during flight and achieved a range of more than […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The British government is under growing pressure over claims that plans to make the country’s armed forces war ready will require tens of billions of pounds more than currently allocated, exposing a potential gap between strategic ambition and available funding. According to reports cited in the British press, the Ministry of Defence believes it will […]
