Germany’s F126 Cancellation Exposes the Cost of Europe’s Naval Procurement Problem

Germany’s F126 Cancellation Exposes the Cost of Europe’s Naval Procurement Problem

Germany’s decision to cancel its F126 frigate programme has turned one of Europe’s most ambitious naval projects into a warning about the limits of defence rearmament when money, industrial capacity and programme control do not move at the same pace.…

Harmattan AI

Harmattan AI: France’s 5,000-Drone Order Signals a New Era for European Defence Innovation

France’s decision to order 5,000 drones from Harmattan AI, the Dassault Aviation-backed defence technology company, marks more than a procurement milestone. It is a powerful statement about the direction of European security policy, industrial strategy and technological ambition. The agreement,…

Ukraine targets Russia’s satellite communications as war moves deeper into space infrastructure

Ukraine’s Dubna Strike Points to Wider Campaign Against Russia’s Command Architecture

Ukraine’s reported strike on the Dubna satellite communications centre near Moscow suggests Kyiv is extending its long-range campaign beyond energy and logistics targets towards the communications infrastructure that supports Russia’s military command system. Ukraine’s reported strike on the Dubna satellite…