CBO report warns over cost and capacity implications of building Trump-class battleships
When US President Donald Trump first announced US Navy plans for a new fleet of Trump-class battleships, questions…
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Fully operable versions of all six Ajax variants to be fielded within 18 months, says UK National Armaments Director
Despite the Ajax programme’s well documented issues with excessive noise and vibration, Rupert Pearce, National Armaments Director for…
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The BAE Systems CAFD: taking a closer look
Although BAE Systems did not make much of a song and dance about it, a scale model of…
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SOUTHCOM looks to acquire Special Mission Vessel ‘mothership’ for maritime operations
US Southern Command has stepped up its efforts to acquire a new Special Mission Vessel that would essentially…
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Multi-tier unmanned systems begin to show their promise
Bringing together multiple unmanned systems that can work across domains promises significant benefits to military commanders and can…
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US Southern Command retrains for operations in the jungle
Operations such as counter-narcotics missions in Latin America are driving US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to re-acquaint itself with…
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Starlink in the crosshairs: how long will Ukraine’s communications advantage last?
While GPS interference has long been commonplace, Starlink was considered virtually unassailable. Recent Ukrainian successes on the front…
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Tiberius Aerospace enters CRADA with US Army to advance Sceptre ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery munition
UK-headquartered Tiberius Aerospace announced on…
Rohde & Schwarz launches new MP007 man-portable, tactical direction-finding system
Germany-based electronics group Rohde &…
Dutch MoD green lights USVs for its future Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
Each of the Royal Netherlands…
Two GlobalEyes ordered by ‘a country in the Middle East’, Saab announces
Saab announced on 17 July…
FIA 2026: Embraer and Anduril sign MoU to integrate palletised Barracuda cruise missile onto C-390
Brazil’s Embraer announced during the…
Western officials brief on the to and fro of the conflict in Ukraine
At the end of July two ‘Western officials’ gave a briefing to select journalists and military academics on…
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Operation Firecrest: Inside the UK’s carrier strike group deployment
The UK carrier strike group’s deployment on Operation ‘Firecrest’ in the North Atlantic and High North is demonstrating…
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Putin under pressure as Ukrainian attacks choke Crimea
Ukrainian strikes against Russian energy infrastructure and major supply routes are making things very difficult for Putin’s ‘special…
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Partisan defence of the Baltic states: prospect or folklore?
The Baltic states have a rich heritage of partisan warfare against Soviet occupation in the post-Second World War…
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The Constanța explosion: Breaking and entering
The explosion of a Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in a Romanian port seems to indicate that Russian…
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The counter-AI battle: Closing Pandora’s box
As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly begins to work its way into military hardware, developing effective countermeasures is becoming…
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Cluster munitions: A dying treaty?
The 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions was meant to do for submunitions what the Ottawa Treaty did for…
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Türkiye is selling its S-400s
Türkiye and the US may be on the cusp of a turning point in their defence relations. According…
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NATO launches USD 26.3 billion air and missile defence initiative
Eight NATO allies have signed up to a USD 26.3 billion integrated air and missile defence programme, announced…
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Baltic rearmament accelerates
Three small countries on NATO’s eastern flank, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, are each spending more as a share…
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The DIP and the British Army: The good, the bad, and the moderate
The DIP promises the Army a mix of continuity with conventional programmes, along with smaller quantities of new…
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DIP’s naval ‘hybrid’ force plans will bolster national and NATO deterrence, but UK shipbuilding challenges endure
The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, has revealed a range of…
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Answering the UK F-35 questions: How many? What variants? When?
With deliveries of the first Tranche of 48 UK F-35Bs complete, attention is turning to what comes next…
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UK selects Tekever AR5 UAVs to replace obsolescent Watchkeeper fleet
The UK MoD’s National Armaments Director Group has announced that the Tekever AR5 UAV has been selected to…
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FIA 2026: GCAP stakeholders make their presence felt at Farnborough, deliver updates
The UK-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) had a strong presence at this year’s Farnborough airshow, following funding…
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European military transports build out firefighting capabilities
As France and Spain continue to battle devastating wildfires, the deployment of an Airbus A400M Atlas by the…
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FIA 2026: BAE execs buoyant over future of Typhoon in RAF service
With the UK’s Defence Investment Plan stating that the Eurofighter Typhoon will remain in RAF service “into the…
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FIA 2026: Cambridge Aerospace makes Farnborough debut with low-cost air defence effectors
Formed in late 2024, Cambridge Aerospace made its Farnborough debut at FIA 2026, displaying its Skyhammer and Starhammer…
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How Europe is moving to expanding its energetics capabilities
As Europe ramps up its manufacturing of large-calibre ammunition, collaboration is becoming a major part of increasing energetics…
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Türkiye’s Steel Dome: USD 24 billion allocated as deliveries gather pace
Since being announced in 2024, Türkiye’s Steel Dome integrated air and missile defence system has progressed remarkably quickly,…
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FIA 2026: PAC-3 ACE lower-cost interceptor announced by Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has added PAC-3 ACE, a lower-cost version of the PAC-3 MSE, to its missile portfolio.
Read moreCluster munitions: A dying treaty?
The 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions was meant to do for submunitions what the Ottawa Treaty did for…
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Ukrainian military claims world’s first unmanned amphibious assault
Ukraine’s 123rd Separate Territorial Defence Brigade has conducted an amphibious assault on the Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit, northwest of…
Read moreTürkiye is selling its S-400s
Türkiye and the US may be on the cusp of a turning point in their defence relations. According…
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UK contracts first new SSBN through sea trials to in-service date
Within wider funding in place for the next phase of renewing the UK’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent, the UK…
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FIA 2026: Astore Levante UAV unveiled
At the Farnborough 2026, Baykar Technologies and Leonardo unveiled the Astore Levante, a UAV combining the two companies’…
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Royal Navy’s frigate fleet shrinks further still
On 13 July 2026 the Royal Navy finally confirmed the retirement of two of its remaining seven Type…
Read moreOperation Firecrest: Inside the UK’s carrier strike group deployment
The UK carrier strike group’s deployment on Operation ‘Firecrest’ in the North Atlantic and High North is demonstrating…
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China’s USV development: Assessing the state of play
China’s USV designs are becoming increasingly ambitious. How did they get here, and what are the likely ways…
Read moreUkrainian military claims world’s first unmanned amphibious assault
Ukraine’s 123rd Separate Territorial Defence Brigade has conducted an amphibious assault on the Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit, northwest of…
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DIP rebalances previous plans to fully acknowledge space as a contested domain
In its now-released Defence Investment Plan the UK Ministry of Defence moves away from simply looking at space…
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Russian MoD announces successful test launch of Sarmat ICBM
Russia’s Ministry of Defence released a video demonstrating a successful launch of the Russian RS-28 Sarmat ICBM. President…
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ICEYE candid on the relative strengths of the European space sector and procurement
As Europe rearms, there is growing consensus that traditional modes of procuring armaments and services are no longer…
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SAHA 2026: Türkiye unveils Yıldırımhan, the country’s first ICBM
Türkiye has unveiled Yıldırımhan, the country’s first ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The move marks Türkiye’s joining of…
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Eurosatory 2026: Bootech showcases C2 suites
At Eurosatory 2026, Bootech showcased its range of command and control suites, aimed at providing a cost-competitive and…
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DIP shows cyber and electromagnetic domain to be ‘central arena of competition and conflict’
Capabilities in the cyber and electromagnetic sphere are among the most closely guarded secrets among military forces, but…
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Eurosatory 2026: MUMTOS detailed by ST Engineering
At Eurosatory 2026, ST Engineering showcased their solution for allowing multiple different types of unmanned platforms communicate with…
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Eurosatory 2026: THORIS C-UAV and NEMACS comms systems detailed
Rohde & Schwarz recently showcased THORIS and NEMACS, two of the company’s new solutions in the respective fields…
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Sifting signals: A peek behind the curtain
As the electromagnetic spectrum becomes increasingly congested on the highly networked modern battlefield, the road to managing the…
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MUSCL gain: Unleashing passive radar
At AOC Europe 2026 and Eurosatory 2026, Patria provided Warsight with in-depth briefings into their two primary passive…
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