The High North is now central to deterrence and surveillance. Russia has shifted focus northwards since Finland and Sweden joined NATO, extending NATO’s border with Russia by 1,340 km. Climate change is opening Arctic sea routes, prompting rivals to deploy
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The demand for personal ballistic protection has never been higher. The world is more dangerous and unpredictable than at any point in recent decades. At Milipol 2025 (18–21 November), manufacturers of ballistic protection gear gathered under one roof to showcase
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The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, over 5,000 nautical miles, has long been a protective buffer for the U.S. West Coast against any Asian naval threats. In a conflict with China, American strategists traditionally assumed that Chinese warships or
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Ulbrichts Protection, the Austrian pioneer in titanium and titanium-hybrid ballistic helmets, has introduced a new generation of screwless helmets at Milipol Paris 2025. The company’s latest lineup highlights rifle-capable designs for both everyday police patrol and specialised tactical teams, signalling
The Baltic Sea has quietly become a submarine battleground. Sweden’s recent entry into NATO and Poland’s Orka programme are shaking up undersea balances. In November 2025, Warsaw chose Sweden’s Saab to supply three A26 Blekinge-class submarines, a deal worth about
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In the early 1980s, Nokia emerged as a key player in Finland’s defence communications. Its rugged messaging devices—tested in snowdrifts, sauna kettles, and artillery camps—became legendary for their durability and reliability. Today, Nokia returns to the military electronics sector with
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The Israeli Merkava main battle tank has consistently been one of the best-protected tanks in the world. Israelis have learned the hard way that a small nation cannot afford to lose any of its well-trained tank soldiers. That is why
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Germany’s Bundeswehr is on the verge of commissioning a major new satellite constellation from an unprecedented partnership between defence giant Rheinmetall AG and Finnish start-up ICEYE. According to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, the plan is to deliver 40 low-Earth orbit
In Severodvinsk on Russia’s Arctic coast, the Navy has just unveiled its latest nuclear submarine – the Khabarovsk, a vessel designed to carry the dreaded Poseidon nuclear torpedo drone. Dubbed a potential Doomsday Weapon, Poseidon is an autonomous, nuclear-propelled torpedo
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Heavy ballistic assault helmets have long been a hallmark of Russia’s special forces, especially in sieges and hostage situations. Over the past fifty years, various materials have been tested, but titanium has remained the preferred choice for protection. Russian assault
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