Author: Oliver Jahn

Europe Plans a ‘Drone Wall’ to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank

Europe Plans a ‘Drone Wall’ to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank

In response to Russian attacks, European allies are pushing for the rapid development of a joint defense against unmanned aerial vehicles. The so-called drone wall is to…

25. 09. 2025
Bloomberg: CSG set to go public next year, among industry’s most valuable

Bloomberg: CSG set to go public next year, among industry’s most valuable

Michal Strnad's industrial group Czechoslovak Group a.s. is reportedly one step away from going public. According to Bloomberg, the Czech defense giant is already in the process…

01. 09. 2025
New Zealand is strengthening its air force. It is particularly concerned about China's expansion

New Zealand is strengthening its air force. It is particularly concerned about China's expansion

New Zealand plans to increase its air defence capabilities. It will purchase Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters suitable for use over the sea and a pair of new Airbus A321 transport…

31. 08. 2025
The Zelensky-Putin summit is still nowhere in sight, Europe is considering sending troops to Ukraine as a security guarantee

The Zelensky-Putin summit is still nowhere in sight, Europe is considering sending troops to Ukraine as a security guarantee

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with selected European leaders, has held important talks with US President Donald Trump. At the White House, they managed to strengthen…

27. 08. 2025
Belgium to purchase additional F-35s and new air defense systems, sends 200 troops to Lithuania

Belgium to purchase additional F-35s and new air defense systems, sends 200 troops to Lithuania

The Kingdom of Belgium is planning to strengthen its air capabilities by purchasing 11 additional F-35 fighter jets. As part of NATO's defence reinforcement efforts…

07. 08. 2025
Conflict in Syria: summary of the bloody events in Suwayda, which are far from over for Israel

Conflict in Syria: summary of the bloody events in Suwayda, which are far from over for Israel

As part of sectarian violence in southern Syria between Bedouins and Druze, Israel is demanding the demilitarization of the entire area around the town of Suwayda, where…

03. 08. 2025
Britain and Germany have signed a historic defense agreement. They have already demonstrated their mutual cooperation on the Rhine

Britain and Germany have signed a historic defense agreement. They have already demonstrated their mutual cooperation on the Rhine

The United Kingdom has signed its first bilateral defense agreement with Germany since World War II. It focuses on mutual assistance in the event of an enemy attack, combating…

02. 08. 2025
The end of SW-4 Puszczyk in Poland? Airbus is trying to push through its H145M helicopters, and three Apaches have already arrived

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…

02. 07. 2025
What remains of Iran's nuclear programme and missile arsenal after Israeli and American strikes?

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…

01. 07. 2025
The GCAP programme for a new 6th generation fighter jet is considering unmanned operation options

The GCAP programme for a new 6th generation fighter jet is considering unmanned operation options

The three-country Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for the development of the next sixth-generation fighter jet is entering its next phase. The Italian-British-Japanese programme has been…

21. 06. 2025
Lockheed Martin is preparing new features for the F-35, including the ability to fly unmanned

Lockheed Martin is preparing new features for the F-35, including the ability to fly unmanned

American aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin is preparing new advanced features for its fifth-generation fighter jet. These include improved stealth capabilities, more modern weapons, and…

02. 06. 2025
The next Air Force One from Qatar? Trump wants to accept a gift of a Boeing 747, which experts say poses a security threat

The next Air Force One from Qatar? Trump wants to accept a gift of a Boeing 747, which experts say poses a security threat

US President Donald Trump wants to accept Qatar's offer of a secondhand Boeing 747 aircraft intended for use as Air Force One. The $400 million aircraft would have to undergo…

22. 05. 2025