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 feedback, and adaptive tactics. The race isn’t strategic—it’s industrial, digital, brutal—and evolving in real-time. Within
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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 audacious joint operation against Tehran’s nuclear network. Israeli F‑35s, supported by F‑15s and F‑16s, led
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Iran fields a wide range of ballistic missiles, from traditional systems following high-arcing trajectories to newer hypersonic types capable of low-level flight and evasive manoeuvres. These pose a serious challenge to even the most advanced air defence systems—Israel’s included. Missile defence isn’t optional for a country like Israel. Under near-constant threat from Iran and its
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The 2025 Iran–Israel missile war is already the biggest test ever of Israel’s integrated air defences. It has reverberated globally, spurring interest in advanced air and missile defence systems. Decision-makers far beyond the Middle East are comparing notes on which air defence technologies actually work under fire and looking into strengthening their defence against the
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Terrorist attacks and gang violence have pushed the ballistic threat level faced by law enforcement to an all-time high. Officers on duty may now encounter both pistol and rifle calibres. When it comes to protecting the head, only specialist helmets can stop rifle rounds—and just a few manufacturers make them. One of the leading names
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Defence systems often suffer from a glaring disconnect between mission and logistics. ILIAS Solutions – a leading digital defence platform now under Patria’s wing – is set to close that gap. The acquisition marks Patria’s serious move into digital services. Integrating ILIAS Solutions’ advanced expertise and software with Patria’s defence expertise will provide comprehensive solutions
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In footage from the war in Ukraine, eagle-eyed observers keep spotting something strange: thick, stripped logs lashed to the rear of Russian tanks. No, they’re not firewood, and they’re not some crude form of extra armour either. They’re a Cold War-era survival tool – a so-called unditching beam and they’re still in use because, even
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In early 2024, Russia introduced a new class of drones in Ukraine that are still proving difficult to counter: fiber-optic-controlled first-person-view drones. Unlike traditional drones that rely on radio signals and can be jammed, these drones are tethered to operators via fiber-optic cables, making them immune to electronic warfare and capable of delivering precise strikes
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At the Arctic Event 2025 in Lapland, the Finnish defence group Patria unveiled its latest defence innovations, highlighting two major systems: the ARVE truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled howitzer and the FAMOUS light armored tracked vehicle prototype. Also in Rovaniemi, Patria showcased its passive air surveillance platform MUSCL. At the Arctic Event 2025 in Lapland, organized
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Modern soldiers face different ballistic threats depending on their role and mission. Not every soldier needs the same level of protection. It depends on their job, the terrain, and the specific risks involved. That’s why armies are moving towards scalable ballistic protection—kits that can be adjusted by adding or removing armour elements to suit the
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