Ukraine Opens a New Front in Air Defense by Downing a Shahed Drone From a Maritime Platform

Ukraine has added a striking new chapter to modern drone warfare. In what appears to be the first documented case of its kind, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have…

Ukraine has added a striking new chapter to modern drone warfare. In what appears to be the first documented case of its kind, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully shot down a russian Shahed attack drone using an interceptor drone launched from a maritime surface platform. The operation marks more than just a tactical success. It signals the emergence of a new air defense concept — one in which the sea itself becomes a launch zone for counter-drone operations. Video released by the Ukrainian military shows the moment an interceptor drone is launched directly from a surface-based platform and successfully destroys an enemy UAV…

Whoever Controls the Defense Industry Controls the War: Central Europe in the Race for Manufacturing, Data, and AI

The European defense industry is currently undergoing a turning point that is changing the rules of both production and business relations. Inventories are depleting faster than…

B-21 Raider Clears Key Refueling Test as U.S. Air Force Pushes Toward Operational Service

The U.S. Air Force has marked another major step forward for its next-generation stealth bomber, confirming that the B-21 Raider has successfully completed aerial refueling with a KC-135…

Overnight Drone Strike Disables Enemy-Used Substation in Melitopol

A power substation in temporarily occupied Melitopol was struck in a nighttime drone attack, causing a citywide outage and highlighting the continued effort to disrupt…

CSG to Supply Artillery Ammunition Worth Hundreds of Millions of Euros to European Customer

The global industrial and technology group CSG has signed a significant new contract for the supply of large-calibre ammunition to a European customer. The total value of the…

Attack Helicopters’ Twilight? Japan’s Bold Shift and the Global Future of Manned vs. Unmanned Warfare

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is embarking on a significant transformation in its aviation capabilities, phasing out its fleet of manned attack and observation…

What Happened at Russia’s Only Su-57 Production Plant

A fire has reportedly broken out at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ), the only facility in Russia that serially produces the Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter jet, raising…

France Pushes for a 100% French Future Main Battle System Amid MGCS Delays

The Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) program, once hailed as a cornerstone of European defense cooperation, appears to be losing momentum. Launched in 2017 with the…

Video: Ukraine Just Pulled Off a Devastating Multi-Layer Strike on russian Forces

Ukraine has carried out a carefully coordinated strike in the Zaporizhzhia direction, hitting multiple layers of russian battlefield infrastructure in a single operation…

Who ordered the strike on Sumy? Ukraine publishes names of Russian commanders

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has identified the Russian military personnel it says were involved in the deadly missile strike on Sumy carried out on April 13, 2025, Palm…

From Aging CF-18 Hornets to Future Tempest: Why Canada Is Exploring GCAP Amid Fighter Fleet Uncertainties

Canada’s reported pursuit of observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP, represents a significant development in the country’s defence posture as it…

XM30 Procurement Launch: U.S. Army Accelerates Bradley Replacement with Next-Gen Firepower and Protection

The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward modernizing its armored forces with the recent launch of procurement for the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle (MICV), formerly known…