From Ukraine Lessons to Territorial Protection: Sweden Launches Major Short-Range Air Defense Program

In response to the steadily deteriorating security environment across Europe—marked by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, hybrid threats, and the proliferation of advanced…

In response to the steadily deteriorating security environment across Europe—marked by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, hybrid threats, and the proliferation of advanced aerial weapons—Sweden is advancing a major enhancement of its ground-based air defense capabilities. On January 11, 2026, the Swedish government formally announced a substantial investment of approximately SEK 15 billion (roughly $1.6 billion or €1.5 billion) dedicated to developing and fielding a new territorial ground-based air defense system. This initiative aims to safeguard not only frontline military units but also civilian population centers, major urban areas, and critical national…

What a Chinese Attack on Taiwan Would Mean – and Why It’s No Longer Just an Asian Issue

If anyone were looking for another place where ambitions, technology, the psychology of power, and the limits of deterrence are increasingly coming together, it would be Taiwan…

Russia Promised Four Tu-160M - Only Two Arrived. What Went Wrong

Russia has replaced the head of Tupolev, the state-linked aircraft maker responsible for its strategic bomber fleet, in a move that highlights growing pressure on the country’s…

The End of Russian Carrier Dreams: Kuznetsov Scrapped After Billions Wasted

The Admiral Kuznetsov, commissioned in 1991 as the Soviet Union’s last major surface warship project, stands as a poignant symbol of the USSR’s maritime ambitions and…

The Baltics Exit the Ottawa Treaty – and Their Neighbors Follow

The coordinated withdrawal of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines and the announced intention of Finland and Poland to follow suit…

CSG Makes Its Amsterdam Debut, Stepping Onto the European Stage

CSG (Czechoslovak Group), a fast-growing Czech industrial and defence-technology group, is set to list on Friday 23 January 2026 on Euronext Amsterdam. The company…

U.S. Army Activates First Dark Eagle Unit: Hypersonic Milestone Bolsters Indo-Pacific Deterrence

The U.S. Army has advanced its hypersonic capabilities with the recent activation of a dedicated unit for the Dark Eagle system, officially known as the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)…

Ukraine Got These Missiles Just One Day Before Russia’s Massive Strike - And It Changed Everything

Ukraine received a delivery of air defense missiles from partner countries one day before Russia launched a massive combined attack, a timing President Volodymyr Zelensky said…

From Vision to Demonstrator: Europe’s Road to a New Main Battle Tank

The European initiative to design and develop a demonstrator for a future main battle tank represents a qualitative shift in thinking about the land capabilities…

Dream Military vs. Fiscal Reality – Trump’s Record Defense Plan Faces Billions in Hidden Costs

Recently President Donald Trump thrust defense spending back into the spotlight of America’s intense budget debates. In a post on Truth Social, he called for boosting the U.S…

The US Sees Greenland as Essential for National Security – and Europe Says It Could End NATO

Amid unprecedented diplomatic and strategic pressure, Denmark has announced that it will significantly increase its military presence in Greenland following repeated statements by the…

Why Kurdish Forces Just Postponed Their Invasion to Iran

A sudden shift in tone from Washington is rippling through Iran’s opposition landscape. Kurdish opposition forces in Iran have postponed plans to enter the country after U.S…