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…

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 valorisatiON or “Synergy of Contact Reinforced by Versatility and Information Enhancement”), a comprehensive initiative to transform land forces through advanced, networked armored vehicles. Recent reports from early 2026 indicate Dublin is preparing a major procurement from KNDS France, potentially exceeding €1 billion across multiple tranches, with deliveries targeted before 2030. This would replace aging fleets, including the unreliable LTAV (RG-32M) vehicles withdrawn in late 2025 after low usage and…

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…

This Is How You Slow an Offensive: Ukraine Hits Staging Areas and Supply Lines

Overnight on February 13, Ukrainian forces carried out a coordinated series of precision strikes across temporarily occupied territories, hitting assets that underpin Russia’s…

Norway’s Defence Chief Warns: Russia May Launch Limited Incursion to Shield Arctic Nuclear Arsenal

The recent warning from General Eirik Kristoffersen, Norway’s Chief of Defence, has intensified discussions on Arctic security and the fragile state of Norway-Russia relations…