Author: Oliver Jahn

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
Ukraine and Russia held talks for the first time in three years, but the ceasefire is still not in effect

Ukraine and Russia held talks for the first time in three years, but the ceasefire is still not in effect

The Ukrainian and Russian delegations met at the negotiating table for the first time since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. They agreed to exchange a thousand…

19. 05. 2025
The Netherlands is massively arming itself. It is purchasing new torpedoes, drones, IFVs, and rifles

The Netherlands is massively arming itself. It is purchasing new torpedoes, drones, IFVs, and rifles

The Netherlands plans to significantly increase the capabilities of its armed forces, including the navy, and has therefore decided to make a number of new military equipment…

06. 05. 2025
U.S. Navy deploys autonomous drone ships for Red Sea attacks

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…

15. 04. 2025
The battle for orbit is on. The US wants to consolidate its dominance in orbit within a few years

The battle for orbit is on. The US wants to consolidate its dominance in orbit within a few years

The United States Space Force has selected a trio of contractors for an ambitious plan to deliver key military equipment into orbit, as early as the 2030s. Contracts…

07. 04. 2025