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Starlink terminals on Russian drones raise fears of real-time targeting
Russian forces are increasingly being linked by Ukrainian specialists to the use of Starlink satellite terminals on strike drones, a development that, if sustained, could complicate interception and widen the range of targets that can be engaged under operator control.…
Kharkiv rail strike raises questions over Russia’s civilian targeting and negotiation pressure on Ukraine
A Russian drone strike on a civilian passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on 27 January 2026 has sharpened attention on the targeting of civilians as diplomatic contacts continue in parallel. Ukrainian prosecutors said five people were killed when drones…
Estonia Poised to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank with Major Missile Buy
Estonia is poised to select a long-range missile defence system by the end of March 2026, a move that marks a major enhancement of its deterrent posture amid rising regional tensions. The decision, which follows years of sustained investment in…
Project NYX: Inside the Ambitious ‘Wingman’ Programme Steering the Future of Warfare
The UK government has unveiled the next phase of a pioneering defence initiative that could redefine modern combat. Known as Project NYX, the programme seeks to breathe life into a new generation of autonomous helicopter-borne drones designed to operate alongside…
America’s Golden Fleet Gamble: Firepower, Prestige — and a Big Juicy Target
In an era defined by drones, hypersonic missiles and space-based surveillance, the United States Navy is reviving an idea that would have been familiar to admirals of a century ago: bigger ships, heavier armament, and overwhelming surface firepower. Known as…
P1-SUN interceptor filmed destroying Shahed in coordinated Ukrainian drone engagement
Video released on 22 January shows a Ukrainian-made interceptor drone striking a Russian Shahed-type loitering munition during an overnight attack, with a second Ukrainian drone filming the engagement from close range. The footage appears to show two interceptors from adjacent…
Britain’s Typhoon Gets £450m Radar Boost
The United Kingdom has approved a major upgrade to its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet that will see the introduction of cutting-edge radar systems across the service’s frontline combat aircraft. The Ministry of Defence confirmed yesterday that a £453 million contract has…
What Ukraine’s “AI-driven air defence” is, and what it is not
Ukraine is developing an air-defence enhancement that relies on artificial intelligence, but recent coverage has blurred the distinction between a data-and-software foundation and a fully autonomous national missile shield. The latest wave of attention followed a Washington Post opinion column…
Germany’s Submarine Gambit: TKMS Takes the Fight for Canada’s Arctic Fleet
In the opaque world of naval procurement, few prizes carry the strategic weight of Canada’s looming submarine replacement programme. Valued at more than $12 billion and encompassing up to 12 new boats, the tender will determine not only the future shape…
Ukraine’s ground combat drone holds frontline position for 45 days, unit says
A Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle armed with a 12.7mm machine gun held a frontline position for 45 days, in what Ukrainian commanders describe as an illustration of how rapidly battlefield robotics is being integrated into combat operations. The system, known…