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Europe’s Veterans Are Leading the Defence Tech Revolution
For too long, Europe has relied on words rather than deeds to shore up its security. Ministers talk of sovereignty and resilience, yet when it comes to defence technology, the continent has lagged behind. Now, however, an unexpected force is…
Norway turns to Britain’s shipyards in landmark naval deal to counter Russia
When Norway announced this week that it had selected the UK’s Type 26 frigate as its vessel of choice—for a staggering £10 billion procurement—it marked more than a defence contract. It signalled a deepening Anglo-Norwegian alliance rooted in shared security…
Trump administration approves potential sale of 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine of up to 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles and associated equipment, valued at an estimated $825 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said…
Ukraine says drones damaged Russian Kalibr carrier in the Azov Sea
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR/DIU) says its forces have damaged a Russian Project 21631 Buyan-M small missile ship in the Azov Sea near occupied Crimea, forcing the vessel to withdraw from its patrol area. The agency published video and a written…
Ukraine tests PROTECTOR unmanned ground vehicle with range of up to 500 km
Ukrainian forces have released footage showing trials of the PROTECTOR, a heavy unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developed by Ukrainian Armor, with a stated driving range of 400–500 km. The video, carried by the Army TV channel on 25 August, presents…
Ukraine’s 93rd Brigade deploys ground robots in Dobropillia sector operation
Ukraine’s 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade “Kholodnyi Yar” has released footage of an operation near Dobropillia in Donetsk Oblast in which remotely operated ground systems equipped with machine guns were used to clear Russian positions. The brigade reported that the systems…
Presidential veto threatens Polish-funded Starlink in Ukraine
Poland’s deputy prime minister warned today that President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a bill extending assistance to Ukrainian citizens could directly cut Ukraine’s access to Starlink services financed by Warsaw from 1 October, unless a new legal basis is passed.…
Norway’s $700m Patriot Pledge Shows Europe Can Lead On Ukraine
There are moments in great struggles when seemingly small decisions tilt the balance of confidence and morale. Norway’s announcement on Sunday that it will contribute some 7 billion Norwegian crowns—nearly $700 million—in cutting-edge air defence systems to Ukraine is such…
Britain doubles its Sky Sabre defences – but is it enough?
Britain’s skies are about to become slightly less vulnerable. The Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of six additional Land Ceptor missile launchers – the heart of the Sky Sabre system – in a £118 million deal with MBDA.…
First images of Ukraine’s ‘Flamingo’ cruise missile appear online as expert outlines likely capabilities
The first photographs of a new Ukrainian long-range cruise missile, known as “Flamingo”, have been published, showing large airframes in assembly at a facility linked to the Kyiv-based manufacturer Fire Point. The images were taken on 14 August and released…