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Europe’s mini-jet engine bottleneck is constraining Ukraine’s deep-strike drone programme
Ukraine’s long-range strike drone effort is running into a practical constraint that sits well away from the front line: the supply of small turbojet engines. A fresh industry picture emerging on 7 April shows that specialist manufacturers across Europe are…
Soldiers in Short Supply: Europe’s Armed Forces Face a Recruitment Reckoning
Europe’s armed forces are confronting a paradox that would have seemed improbable just a decade ago. Defence budgets are rising, strategic threats are intensifying, and political rhetoric increasingly emphasises preparedness, resilience, and the urgent need to strengthen military recruitment. Yet…
Report claims Russia supplied Iran with list of Israeli energy targets
A report published by The Jerusalem Post, citing a source said to be close to Ukrainian intelligence, claims that Russian intelligence passed Iran a detailed list of 55 critical energy infrastructure sites in Israel for possible missile strikes. The allegation,…
China’s drone crackdown reveals the strategic limits of its low-altitude ambitions
China built the modern civilian drone industry. It dominates global manufacturing, supplies much of the world market, and has spent years presenting unmanned aviation as a pillar of future economic growth. Yet from 1 May 2026, the same country will…
Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Accused of Playing into Beijing’s Hands
Beijing’s long-standing claim over Taiwan has found a new and controversial focal point this week, as opposition figure Cheng Li-wun prepares for a high-profile visit to mainland China—one that critics argue risks advancing not only China’s agenda, but her own…
From Cyprus to the Falkland Islands: Britain’s Defence Failures Are Slowly Mounting
The rhetoric coming out of Buenos Aires this past week should not be dismissed as mere posturing. When Javier Milei stands before his nation and reasserts Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands—while pledging to rebuild his country’s armed forces and…
The Development and Deployment of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Technology
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) technology occupies a peculiar space in the evolution of modern warfare. It promises the ability to incapacitate an adversary’s infrastructure without the immediate physical destruction associated with conventional weapons. Yet behind this seemingly “clean” form of warfare…
Kellogg questions NATO and floats new alliance including Ukraine
Retired US Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg has called for a fundamental rethinking of Western defence arrangements, arguing that NATO has failed to respond effectively to recent crises and suggesting that Washington should consider building a new military alliance with a…
Fairchild Air Force Base: Airmen Recognised for Heroism
In an era when military service is often discussed in abstract terms, the recent recognition of aircrews at Fairchild Air Force Base offers a vivid and uplifting reminder of what courage, professionalism and teamwork look like in practice. At a…
Sweden Commits $916 Million to Strengthen Air Defence Shield
Sweden is accelerating its military modernisation with a fresh multi-billion-krona investment in air defence, underlining how profoundly Europe’s security landscape has shifted since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Stockholm announced on Thursday that it will procure air defence and anti-drone systems…