Analysis
NATO JWC Campaign Plan 2026–2030
NATO launched the Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) Campaign Plan 2026–2030 on 26 January 2026 in Stavanger, Norway. The five-year plan sets a common framework for the…
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Industry
Global defence spending forecast 2026: $2.6tn outlook
A new global defence spending forecast 2026 estimate from Forecast International projects worldwide top-line military outlays will reach $2.6 trillion by the en…
Analysis
Xi military purge: Zhang Youxia probe raises PLA risk
China’s investigation into senior military figures has triggered renewed debate about the balance of power between the Communist Party and the People’s Liberati…
Air
UK sets out Project Octopus plan to air-defence for Ukraine”
The UK Ministry of Defence has set out new details on Project Octopus, a joint UK–Ukraine initiative to scale air-defence interceptor drone production for Ukrai…
Naval
Thales Wins Royal Navy AI Mine Warfare Command Deal
The Royal Navy autonomous mine shift is accelerating. As a result, Thales has secured a contract to deliver AI-enabled Remote Command Centres for uncrewed mine…
Space
DARPA Oversight programme: BAE FAST Labs wins $16m Phase 2 contract
DARPA Oversight programme development is moving toward the tactical edge in space. Under a new Phase 2 award, BAE Systems’ FAST Labs will mature autonomous algo…
Analysis
Signature Reduction in Irregular Warfare: Why It Matters
The modern competition space is digital first. As a result, it rewards the actor who can manage attribution. For irregular warfare, that shift is decisive. In 2…
Air
Roketsan Missile Programmes: Tayfun and Gokbora
Roketsan missile programmes are entering a new phase, from precision ballistic systems to long-range air-to-air weapons and hypersonic defence. In recent remark…
Industry
MKE Azerbaijan Defence Industry Launch Strengthens Ties
Türkiye and Azerbaijan are opening a new chapter in defence industry with the launch of Makine and Kimya Azerbaijan (MKA) in Baku. The new company, fully owned…
Industry
Türkiye–Hungary Defence Industry Cooperation: Gidran 4×4 Deal
Turkey–Hungary defence industry cooperation has entered a new phase with a comprehensive framework agreement and two landmark industrial deals centred on the Gi…
Analysis
Energy Transition and Force Readiness: Risk and Resilience
Energy transition and force readiness are becoming inseparable topics for defence planners. As societies move toward cleaner energy by 2030, armed forces must c…
Industry
Military Applications of Synthetic Biology in Defence
Military applications of synthetic biology are moving rapidly from theory to practice. Defence agencies now explore engineered organisms, DNA design and automat…
Naval
Navantia Uncrewed Landing Craft Concept
SH Defence and Navantia Australia pair autonomous hull design with the Cube modular mission system to turn an uncrewed landing craft into a multi-role bridge be…
Air
Meyu Arrow High-Altitude Unmanned Helicopter
China’s new Meyu Arrow high-altitude unmanned helicopter has completed its first live-fire missile test above 4,000 meters, signaling a fresh push by the People…
Industry
Pentagon’s ‘85% Solution’ Signals New Risk Culture
The Pentagon is moving toward an “85% solution” acquisition approach, where it buys good-enough systems now and finishes the rest later. Defense Secretary Pete…