BAE Systems Signals Confidence as Global Security Crisis Fuels Defence Boom
BAE Systems, Britain’s largest defence contractor, has struck a confident tone about its prospects for the year ahead, arguing that a rapidly deteriorating…
EDITORIALS
Trump’s Blind Spot: How America’s European Bases Serve Washington, Not Brussels
Donald Trump’s periodic threats to reduce—or even dismantle—America’s military footprint in Europe…
Trump’s Germany troop drawdown renews debate over Europe’s reliance on US security guarantees
Washington’s decision to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany, and cancel a…
Britain Faces a “Severe” Threat — But Starmer Won’t Say From Whom
The decision to raise Britain’s national threat level to “severe” — meaning…
Putin Reportedly Tightens Security Amid Fears of Elite Plot and Drone Attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered tighter personal security measures amid…
FORCES
Rheinmetall’s Naval Ambition Comes to the Fore – Frigate rescue plan signals strategic shift
German defence giant Rheinmetall has stepped forward with an ambitious €12 billion…
NATO Concludes Second Neptune Strike Iteration
NATO has concluded the second 2026 iteration of Neptune Strike, a maritime-led…
Britain Faces a “Severe” Threat — But Starmer Won’t Say From Whom
The decision to raise Britain’s national threat level to “severe” — meaning…
Greece Advances Italian FREMM Frigate Deal as Naval Modernisation Accelerates
Athens is moving ahead with plans to acquire four second-hand Italian FREMM…
Paying for Power: How Military Salaries Diverge Across the US, UK and Europe
A meaningful comparison of military salaries across the United States, the United…
Britain and Northern European Allies Move to Create New Maritime Force to Deter Russia
Britain and nine European partners are developing a new multinational maritime force…
Britain’s Future Soldier Takes Shape on the Digital Battlefield
Britain’s soldiers have long prided themselves on their ability to adapt, but…
French-Polish Nuclear Exercises Would Mark Significant Shift in Europe’s Deterrence Debate
France and Poland are moving towards a more explicit form of strategic…
NASA Unveils International Crew for ISS Expedition
In an era when international cooperation can seem fragile, the latest announcement…
