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Kherson bridge strike shows how Ukraine is redefining drone warfare
A reported Ukrainian operation against a bridge crossing in occupied Kherson region has drawn attention not because bridges are new targets, but because of the method said to have been used: repeated drone sorties delivering explosive charges to a structural…
Ukrainian strikes test Russian logistics in Krasnodar Krai and the Kerch Strait
Ukraine’s latest strikes on oil-dispatch infrastructure in Krasnodar Krai and on the last Russian rail ferry in the Kerch Strait appear aimed at one objective: to narrow Moscow’s logistical options for sustaining Crimea and the southern front. Neither blow is…
Revitalising a Naval City: Plymouth’s enduring role in Britain’s defence story evolves
The announcement of a £50 million defence growth deal for Plymouth and the South West is more than a welcome injection of capital; it is a statement of intent. At a time when questions of national resilience, technological sovereignty and…
Victory Day under pressure as security fears reach Russia’s most symbolic parade
Reports from Kaliningrad that this year’s Victory Day parade may be cancelled have fuelled wider speculation about security concerns surrounding Russia’s 9 May celebrations. While there is no official confirmation that the main Red Square event will be called off…
Zelenskyy accuses US of overlooking Russia’s support for Iran
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the United States of ignoring evidence that Russia is helping Iran target US positions in the Middle East, arguing that Washington still places too much trust in Vladimir Putin while failing to grasp the Kremlin’s wider…
The New Defence Sector Investment Cycle: Why “Must-Own” Stocks Are Anchoring Portfolios in 2026
The global defence sector is undergoing a transformation that goes far beyond a cyclical uptick in military spending. What is unfolding in 2026 is a structural shift—one driven by geopolitical fragmentation, technological acceleration, and a renewed emphasis on national security.…
France Signals Strategic Shift with €36 Billion Defence Surge
France is preparing a major expansion of its defence posture, unveiling plans to inject an additional €36 billion into its armed forces by the end of the decade. The move, outlined in a revised military programming law, reflects a rapidly…
Russian cyber-espionage campaign disrupted after router hacks expose users in Ukraine, the EU and the US
Russian military intelligence used compromised Wi-Fi routers in Ukraine, the EU and the United States to intercept sensitive internet traffic, according to a joint operation by the SBU, FBI and European partners that disrupted more than 100 servers and removed…
Ceasefire on paper, escalation in theatre: Iran’s 10 demands and the US build-up in the Gulf
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has paused immediate hostilities, but the crisis remains unresolved. Tehran’s 10 conditions amount to a sweeping political demand set, while Washington continues to reinforce its military presence in the Gulf, indicating…
Rutte in Washington for Trump meeting as NATO burden-sharing pressure returns
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington on 8 April for talks with Donald Trump and senior US officials as pressure builds over burden-sharing, defence spending and the political direction of the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is…