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.…

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…

Brussels Plans Supply Diversification Law as China Pressure Builds

UK Missile Project for Ukraine Cuts Out US Components

Britain’s new long-range missile prototypes for Ukraine point to a wider defence-industrial problem: European weapons are increasingly being designed to avoid reliance on US export controls and political approval. The United Kingdom has unveiled three prototype long-range missiles for Ukraine…

Ukraine-Germany Missile Defence Deal Tests Europe’s Search for Patriot Alternatives

Ukraine-Germany Missile Defence Deal Tests Europe’s Search for Patriot Alternatives

Kyiv’s agreement with Berlin on anti-ballistic capabilities comes as Ukrainian defence manufacturers seek European industrial partners for systems intended to reduce reliance on scarce US-made interceptors. Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to develop anti-ballistic capabilities, placing missile defence…