


In the tranquil surroundings of Loos British Cemetery Extension in northern France, two poignant ceremonies recently took place, marking the final resting places of British soldiers whose identities had been lost to time. These solemn occasions were not merely acts…

When Singapore’s defence minister compared the navy’s new warship to Battlestar Galactica, he wasn’t indulging in hyperbole. He was signalling a paradigm shift, one where the lines between a warship and a floating drone carrier blur. The newly launched Multi-Role Combat…

The acquittal of Soldier F in connection with the Bloody Sunday killings represents a long-overdue vindication for a man who has endured decades of scrutiny, vilification, and legal harassment for carrying out his duty in one of Northern Ireland’s most…

In his 2025 Mansion House Defence & Security Lecture, Defence Secretary John Healey laid out not just a roadmap for Britain’s security in a more dangerous world, but a striking vision: one in which the UK repositions itself as a…

Poland and the United Kingdom are on the verge of concluding a bilateral security treaty, marking a significant deepening of defence and political ties between two of Europe’s most strategically aligned nations. The Polish foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, confirmed that…

In the world of high-stakes geopolitics, timing and perception often matter more than sheer firepower. President Donald Trump’s recent reluctance to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles is a vivid reminder. This is not merely a question of weaponry; it is…

On This Day: October 16th 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union teetered on the brink of nuclear war, reshaping global diplomacy and military strategy. The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 stands as one of the most perilous…

On 15th October 2025, the UK Parliament convened to discuss the Defence Industrial Strategy, a pivotal policy initiative aimed at reshaping the nation’s approach to defence procurement and industrial capabilities. The strategy, introduced by the Labour Government, seeks to bolster…

In a significant escalation of support for Ukraine and European security, the United Kingdom and NATO allies are intensifying their military and strategic efforts in response to Russia’s ongoing aggression. This collaborative initiative aims to bolster Ukraine’s defence capabilities and…

Estonia’s relationship with its eastern neighbour, Russia, has been fraught with tensions and incidents that have tested the resilience of its borders and the resolve of its people. The recent closure of the Saatse Boot road on October 10, 2025,…