China's stealthy upgrade: A budget T-90M alternative emerges from Norinco

A mysterious armored vehicle, recently spotted undergoing trials on the streets of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, has ignited a flurry of speculation and discussion across global defense…

A mysterious armored vehicle, recently spotted undergoing trials on the streets of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, has ignited a flurry of speculation and discussion across global defense forums and online platforms. Initial observations led many to believe it might be a new Russian main battle tank, possibly undergoing evaluation in China. However, closer inspection and subsequent analysis have revealed a far more intriguing story: a heavily modified T-72, a venerable Soviet-designed platform, reimagined by the Chinese defense giant Norinco. The footage, which rapidly circulated online, initially puzzled experts due to its unfamiliar silhouette combined with a distinctly T-72-like…

Betting on large vessels as the Achilles heel of the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Navy has historically been shaped by a combination of geopolitical ambitions, technological advances and ideological rivalry, particularly during the Cold War. From World War…

Defense Revolution: Pandur 8x8 EVO exceeds all expectations

The Pandur 8x8 EVO is a state-of-the-art armored fighting vehicle (AFV) produced by Czechoslovak Group (CSG) through its subsidiary Tatra Defence Vehicle. The Pandur 8x8 EVO represents…

Why is Russia afraid to deploy its most advanced T-14 Armata tank in battle?

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, Russia's most advanced main battle tank, the T-14 Armata, remains conspicuously absent from the battlefield. Despite being nearly three and a half…

B-2 Pilots who struck Iranian nuclear sites honored at White House on July 4

In an unprecedented show of military recognition and political symbolism, the U.S. Air Force pilots who carried out the high-profile strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities…

Director of JCBRN Defence COE: Capability development is one of the fundamental pillars of our support to the Alliance

The last week of June saw not only the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, but also the Conference of Directors of NATO Centres of Excellence (COE) in Prague. The…

Tables won't stop a tank: Defence needs skills, not percentages

The debate on the defence budget has become one of the most closely watched topics in Czech and European security policy in recent years. Thanks to repeated calls from the…

The end of SW-4 Puszczyk in Poland? Airbus is trying to push through its H145M helicopters, and three Apaches have already arrived

Airbus Helicopters is stepping up its campaign in Poland to sell H145M helicopters to the Polish army. The French company is seeking to capitalise on its…

What remains of Iran's nuclear programme and missile arsenal after Israeli and American strikes?

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and by extension the US, remains in place for now, and Iran in particular is beginning to assess the damage. Western allies claim that…

Czech MADR 3D radars become a key component of NATINAMDS

The Czech Army has been using EL/M-2084 radars, known as MADR 3D, in full operation for at least six months. Seven units have been delivered to the Czech Republic since February…

June 30th, 1934: The Night of the Long Knives

June 30, 1934 - a date that marks a sinister turning point in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime. Known to history as the Night of the Long…

Australian M1 Abrams Tanks arrive in Poland paving the way for Ukraine deployment

A U.S.-made M1 Abrams tank bearing Australian camouflage has been spotted on Polish soil, marking the imminent arrival of Australia's promised tank support to Ukraine…