It takes roughly three months—sometimes less—for one side to blunt or neutralise a new weapon or tech deployed by the other. That time frame aligns with how Ukraine and Russia have structured their war economies: agile production, volunteer ecosystems, frontline
Accelerating Arms-Race: The Three‑Month Catch‑Up Read More »
The skies over Iran have entered a new era of vulnerability. As Israel’s elite F‑35I “Adir” fighters carved deep into Iranian airspace, the United States launched a simultaneous strike using its GBU‑57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs), marking both countries’ most
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The Baltic states and Finland are racing to redraw their rail networks on European terms. Soviet-gauge tracks – once binding these countries to Moscow – are being supplanted by European standard-gauge lines in a strategic shift with echoes of the
Ripping Up the Rails of Empire: Baltic and Finnish Railways Turn Westward Read More »
The UK faces critical decisions on its defence strategy as it conducts its third Strategic Defence Review (SDR) in four years, due in 2025. The review must address modern threats, particularly from Russia and China, against a backdrop of fiscal
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The suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea cable has sparked swift and decisive reactions from Finnish authorities. The incident, which disrupted the critical power link between Finland and Estonia, has reminded of the vulnerabilities of key infrastructure in the
Sabotage on Estlink 2: Swift Response to a Strategic Threat and Recommended Actions Read More »
Following the unexpected collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Israel launched a series of pre-emptive strikes across Syria. These operations aimed to neutralize potential threats from advanced weaponry and prevent their acquisition by hostile entities amid the ensuing power vacuum.
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After a sluggish start, Europe’s defence industry is finally waking up, spurred by the war in Ukraine. Investment is pouring in, partnerships are taking shape, and new technology is rolling out, all aimed at bolstering the continent’s military readiness. A
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Europe’s defence isn’t just a matter of armed forces and willpower—it’s about resources. Decades of reliance on free trade have endangered the continent’s mineral security, leaving it vulnerable in a world where strategic control of raw materials is paramount. Europe
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Iran has significantly refined its asymmetric warfare capabilities to counterbalance its conventional military shortcomings. The country is rapidly expanding its naval and military reach well beyond the Persian Gulf, acquiring new submarines, destroyers, and speedboats. Iran’s ambitions now extend to
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Strategic attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as power grids, data networks, and water supply systems have become a significant threat. The ability to monitor and protect these assets continuously and comprehensively is crucial for maintaining national security. By the end
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