Fresh Off the Line: Russia’s New Ballistic Missiles Are Already Hitting Ukraine

Sanctions were designed to slow Russia down—to make high-end weapons harder to build, harder to replace, and harder to field at scale. But the newest evidence coming out…

Sanctions were designed to slow Russia down—to make high-end weapons harder to build, harder to replace, and harder to field at scale. But the newest evidence coming out of Ukraine suggests a different reality: Russia is still manufacturing ballistic missiles fast enough that some are arriving over Ukrainian cities almost straight from the factory floor. On Tuesday, February 24, Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov—an adviser to Ukraine’s Minister of Defense—reported on his Telegram channel that Russia is attacking Ukraine with ballistic missiles manufactured in late 2025 and early 2026. The implication is stark. This isn’t a war where one side is “running…

Iran Fortifies Tehran Skies: S-300, Bavar-373, and Cobra-V8 Form New Anti-Access Shield Amid U.S. Buildup

Iran’s air defense capabilities have undergone significant scrutiny and reinforcement in early 2026, amid escalating tensions with the United States. Satellite imagery from mid-February 2026…

Ireland Set to Join France’s SCORPION Program: Major €1 Billion Armored Vehicle Deal on the Horizon

Ireland is poised to significantly modernize its Defence Forces by joining the French SCORPION program (Synergie du COntact Renforcé par la Polyvalence et l’Info…

Ka-52M Secret 30mm Upgrade? Analysts Say It’s Probably Just Standard Ammo

Russian military-linked sources have released video they say shows upgraded Ka-52M attack helicopters shooting down Ukrainian drones using newly introduced programmable 30mm airburst ammunition. But…

CSG group to supply tens of thousands of artillery and mortar ammunition to European NATO member country

Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of a NATO member country in Western Europe for the supply of tens…

SpaceX Enters the Pentagon’s High-Stakes Race for Voice-Controlled Drone Swarms

In a significant escalation of private-sector involvement in advanced military AI, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, leveraging its recently integrated xAI subsidiary, has joined a secretive…

The 160 - Company Backdoor: How Western Tech Reaches Russian Military Plants

Journalists have identified 160 Russian companies that purchase Western components and equipment ultimately used by the Russian defense industry, arguing that sanctioning these…

The Mi-24 Is Gone: Hungary’s Quiet Helicopter Exit Explained

In early February 2026, Hungary ended the operational life of its Mi-24 attack helicopters—without ceremony, without fanfare, and with a finality driven as much by paperwork…

Canada First: Embracing Defence Industrial Sovereignty in an Uncertain World

On February 15, 2026, the Canadian government unveiled a transformative Defence Industrial Strategy in Ottawa, marking a decisive shift toward rebuilding national industrial…

CSG Affirms Its Commitment to Transatlantic Cooperation as First Czech Partner of the Munich Security Conference

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) became a partner of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) for the first time this year, marking a significant milestone for the company and underscoring its…

Blinding the Bear: How Ukraine’s Elite Alpha Unit Is Shattering Russia’s Pantsir Shield

In the high-stakes game of aerial cat-and-mouse over Eastern Europe, one Russian system has long been touted as the ultimate "drone killer." The Pantsir, a truck-mounted…

The Balkans Call Again: Mandatory Military Service Returns to Croatia and Serbia

In October last year, the Croatian Parliament approved amendments to the laws on defense and service in the armed forces, reintroducing compulsory military service. This had been…