Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Unveils Priorities for the Coming Years

General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the Armed Forces Staff (CEMA), has just unveiled his strategic priorities for the French military in the coming years amid a world rife with conflict…

General Fabien Mandon, Chief of the Armed Forces Staff (CEMA), has just unveiled his strategic priorities for the French military in the coming years amid a world rife with conflict. Appointed on 1 September 2025, succeeding General Thierry Burkhard, the tense international context—marked by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, instability in the Sahel and Middle East, tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and hybrid threats from various actors—is forcing French military leadership to fundamentally review its strategy and priorities.In a wide-ranging interview with Esprit Défense magazine, General Mandon laid out a clear course of action, emphasizing preparation for a “harder, more…

CSG Published Results for the First Three Quarters of 2025

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), defence group owned by Czech entrepreneur Michal Strnad, continues its dynamic growth trajectory driven by organic momentum and strategic acquisitions. CSG has…

Lockheed Martin’s X-59 Breaks the Sound Barrier Without a Sonic Boom

NASA and Lockheed Martin have successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, an experimental supersonic aircraft that could revolutionize supersonic transport by transforming the…

Büffel, Kodiak, and Keiler NG: Combat Force Multipliers for Heavy Units Based on the Leopard 2

Whether in combat operations on the eastern flank of the NATO alliance, in peacekeeping missions far from home, or in domestic relief efforts, heavy forces depend…

French Submarines Armed With New M51.3 Nuclear Missile Capable of Global Reach

French Ministry of the Armed Forces and prime contractor – ArianeGroup – recently announced the successful first flight test of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile, which exceeds the…

Swedish Maker of CV90120 Light Tanks Unveils New Version with Upgraded Armament

The new CV90120 version shows how the rules of ground combat are changing: the light tracked platform now targets a role previously reserved for heavy tanks, with the symbiosis…

The Dawn of Drone Dominance: U.S. Army's Million-Drone Vision and the SkyFoundry Initiative

The battlefield of tomorrow is already here, and it flies. In a strategic pivot that underscores the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, the U.S. Army has unveiled…

World Premiere of Tatra’s First Fully Battery-Electric Truck

Car manufacturer Tatra Trucks unveiled its first fully battery-powered electric truck, the Tatra Force e-Drive BEV 8x8, in a world premiere. The unveiling took place during a ceremony…

Another Russian Nuclear-Powered Weapon System: The Poseidon Underwater Drone

Russia claims to have developed a nuclear-powered underwater drone named “Poseidon,” capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Hailed as a “revolutionary” weapon…

Shadows from Space: Chinese Satellites and the Growing Nexus of Sino-Russian Intelligence

In the chilling aftermath of a significant Russian missile and drone strike on western Ukraine on October 5th, an unnerving discovery has cast a long shadow over…

Marine Corps Relieves Entire Command of Hawaii Osprey Squadron Amidst "Loss of Trust" Concerns

In a rare and significant move, the entire top leadership of a Hawaii-based Osprey squadron has been relieved of duty, a decision stemming from a "loss of trust"…

A Nation's Pause: Government Shutdown Casts Shadow Over Veterans Day Observances

This Veterans Day, a day traditionally marked by solemn ceremonies and vibrant parades honoring those who have served, is facing an unprecedented challenge. Across the United…