Analysis
China unveils DF‑5C nuclear ICBM
China has formally introduced the DF‑5C nuclear ICBM to the public during a high‑profile military parade, presenting a silo‑based, liquid‑fueled intercontinenta…
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Aerospace
China Debuts Swarm‑Capable USVs
China unmanned surface vessels took center stage at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, a highly choreographed reveal that framed autonomous maritime combat as a core…
Aerospace
China shipborne unmanned helicopters debut
China has presented a new generation of shipborne unmanned helicopters, moving the capability from trials into fleet service and signalling a wider shift toward…
Industry
DoD Embraces Generative AI at Scale
Generative artificial intelligence is moving from test benches to the mission edge. As global threats evolve and budgets tighten, DoD generative AI now underpin…
Naval
Japan Defense Budget 2026: SHIELD
Japan defense budget 2026 sets a new record. It focuses on unmanned systems and long‑range munitions. The goal is simple: deny any amphibious incursion against…
Analysis
NATO issues UAS Sense-and-Avoid standard
NATO has promulgated the first transatlantic NATO Sense and Avoid standard for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating in non‑segregated (civil) airspace, mov…
Industry
EU defence spend hits €381bn in 2025
EU defence spending in 2025 is set to reach a record €381 billion, according to fresh data from the European Defence Agency (EDA). The headline number matters,…
Cyber
DARPA Backs Robust Quantum Sensors
DARPA’s DARPA Robust Quantum Sensors initiative (RoQS) has taken a decisive step into fieldable navigation, selecting Sydney‑based Q‑CTRL for two awards to deli…
Cyber
Disruptive EW in the Arms Race
Why this matters now The last three years transformed EW from a niche enabler into a decisive force‑design variable. RF‑denied skies over Ukraine incentivised l…
Industry
Defense News Top 100: 5 Turkish Companies
Defense News Top 100 Turkish companies continue to consolidate their positions in the global league table, with ASELSAN (43), TUSAŞ (47), Roketsan (71), ASFAT (…
Aerospace
Boeing F/A‑XX Sixth‑Gen Fighter
Boeing’s F/A‑XX sixth‑generation fighter concept resurfaced with a new rendering showcased at Tailhook, stoking debate over how closely the Navy’s next carrier‑…
Aerospace
Irregular Warfare in the Mountains
This analysis examines how irregular warfare in the mountains can counter China’s coercion along the Himalayan rim, the Tibetan plateau, and Taiwan’s central ra…
Industry
NATO 2025 Defence Expenditure
Europe’s rearmament is accelerating. NATO’s latest dataset for NATO 2025 defence expenditure confirms sharp real‑term growth across European Allies, while the U…
Aerospace
Hypersonics vs Layered Defence
In the debate over hypersonic missiles vs layered defence, two developments changed the tone this year: credible Navy–MDA testing of terminal defence upgrades a…
Aerospace
USAF CCA flight testing begins
Washington’s long‑planned push to field autonomous “drone wingmen” took a concrete step this week as the U.S. Air Force confirmed that Collaborative Combat Airc…