Author: Jan Feryna

The Replicator project as a possible inspiration for Europe

The Replicator project as a possible inspiration for Europe

The U.S. Department of Defense has, in recent years, been engaged in Project Replicator, which aims to equip the U.S. armed forces with a large number of technologically…

02. 10. 2024
The Japanese new defense budget in context

The Japanese new defense budget in context

The Japanese government announced that the Ministry of Defense's budget for Fiscal Year 2025 will reach $59 billion, citing a new and more complex security environment and a "new era…

25. 09. 2024
Pentagon Replicator Initiative in context

Pentagon Replicator Initiative in context

The Pentagon Replicator Initiative could be one of the most important recently published initiatives that could greatly improve US and allied defenses, mainly in the western…

20. 09. 2024
British and American submarine problem

British and American submarine problem

The British Royal Navy is facing major problems with its submarine availability. It could get worse due to AUKUS commitment and the U.S. problems with Virginia-class availability. This…

01. 09. 2024
What could a world without arms treaties look like?

What could a world without arms treaties look like?

Recent events, such as the announced deployment of U.S. long-range fires in Germany (thus marking the definitive termination of the INF Treaty) and the unknown status of the…

20. 08. 2024
Congress Commission on the National Defense Strategy

Congress Commission on the National Defense Strategy

The Congress Commission on the National Defense Strategy, established as a part of the 2022 National Authorization Act, recently published its assessment of the implementation…

09. 08. 2024
The strategic environment is changing – are we ready?

The strategic environment is changing – are we ready?

The current strategic developments related to the deployment of new US missiles in Germany may have a significant impact on European security and defence. European…

07. 08. 2024
Post-INF Europe in the next decades

Post-INF Europe in the next decades

The U.S. government's recent decision to deploy the latest missiles in Germany has once again sparked a discussion about the post-INF Europe and the broader global landscape. Are…

02. 08. 2024
The Sentinel program is in trouble

The Sentinel program is in trouble

There are publicly available reports about problems and delays in the Sentinel program, which is intended to replace Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) after…

29. 07. 2024
Poseidon gets the LRASM, challenges remain

Poseidon gets the LRASM, challenges remain

According to the latest information, the P-8 Poseidon will be equipped with Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). This step further increases the number of platforms that could carry…

26. 07. 2024
US and Chinese defense ministers at the Shangri-La Dialogue

US and Chinese defense ministers at the Shangri-La Dialogue

Recently, another Shangri-La Dialogue took place in Indonesia. Both the PRC and US defense ministers took part and made remarks on how their countries view the current global…

29. 06. 2024
Joint Sword 2024A exercise in context

Joint Sword 2024A exercise in context

In the second half of May this year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted exercise in response to the inauguration of the new Taiwanese president Lai. Joint Sword 2024A…

20. 06. 2024