Harnessing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies: NATO’s Strategic Edge on the Modern Battlefield

Technological advancement is changing all facets of human life, and the battlefield is no different. Artificial intelligence, autonomous machines, quantum systems, and biotechnology…

Technological advancement is changing all facets of human life, and the battlefield is no different. Artificial intelligence, autonomous machines, quantum systems, and biotechnology are among the emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) that have changed warfare and continue to compel NATO to review its strategies, doctrines, and operational capabilities. With Russia and China actively pursuing these emerging technologies, it is essential for NATO to keep updating itself to maintain its defence and deterrence capabilities. This article analyses the EDTs, their strategic value to NATO, and the Allied States’ constant attempts to re-order their defence systems incorporating such…

The dynamic Middle East and North Africa from a defence industry perspective

The Czech Republic annually exports military equipment valued at around CZK 24 billion to the Middle East and North Africa. The latest figures from the Swedish think tank SIPRI…

Captured american Bradley IFV appears in Russian service near Kursk

In a development that highlights the fluid and unpredictable nature of modern mechanized warfare, the Russian military has begun operating a captured U.S.-made M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA…

CSG rides the wave of European rearmament to historic growth

As Europe faces the most serious security challenges since the Cold War, defense budgets across the continent are rising fast—and with them, the fortunes of key players in the defense…

Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine amid continued tensions

In a move framed as a gesture of goodwill, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, declaring a 30-hour halt…

Spanish Army receives first batch of VCR 8×8 Dragón vehicles

The Spanish factory Trubia (Asturias), of the GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas consortium, started production of the VCR 8×8 Dragón wheeled armoured vehicles in 2021. Over four years…

Axon Vision and CSG Form Strategic Partnership to Modernize Czech Armored Vehicles, Securing Initial Order for AI-Powered Situational Awareness Systems

Axon Vision is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Czechoslovak Group (CSG) from the Czech Republic, one of the largest defense companies in Europe. The…

North Korean missiles rain down on Sumy: A grim new chapter in the Kremlin–Pyongyang alliance

On April 13, 2025—Palm Sunday—a deadly double missile strike rocked the Ukrainian city of Sumy. The attack, which killed 30 people and wounded over 80, marks what is now considered…

U.S. Navy deploys autonomous drone ships for Red Sea attacks

The United States is testing a new series of maritime drones in the Red Sea to keep an eye on an important route and help repel attacks by Yemeni rebels. The…

Successful acceptance tests of the GF 300 radar for the SAMP/T NG Air Defence System

The SAMP/T NG (Next Generation Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile/Ground-Based) Air Defence System has been developed through a cooperative program between Italy and France. Initially…

Czech DITA howitzers in Ukraine continue to demonstrate the importance of technological superiority to the Russians

Ukrainian soldiers report positive experiences with the Czech-made 155mm self-propelled howitzer DITA, highlighting its advanced features and effectiveness against Russian forces. The system…

Rheinmetall expands nitrocellulose production

Germany's Rheinmetall, Europe's largest ever arms manufacturer, has bought industrial nitrocellulose producer Hagedorn-NC, securing further supplies of essential raw materials for increasing…