Author: Peter Bass

Budget Impasse in Taipei Raises Alarms in Washington Over Taiwan’s Readiness Against Chinese Pressure

Budget Impasse in Taipei Raises Alarms in Washington Over Taiwan’s Readiness Against Chinese Pressure

Taiwan is intensifying efforts to bolster its defense amid escalating military pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Beijing views Taiwan as an inalienable part…

09. 02. 2026
U.S. Army Unveils M1E3 Abrams Prototype: Lighter, Smarter, and Ready for Tomorrow’s Battlefield

U.S. Army Unveils M1E3 Abrams Prototype: Lighter, Smarter, and Ready for Tomorrow’s Battlefield

The future of the American main battle tank is taking shape in the spotlight at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where the first early prototype…

08. 02. 2026
UK’s F-35 Fleet: From 138 Ambition to 75 by 2033 – A Retrospective on Delays, Dependencies, and Nuclear Recommitment

UK’s F-35 Fleet: From 138 Ambition to 75 by 2033 – A Retrospective on Delays, Dependencies, and Nuclear Recommitment

The UK’s F-35 Lightning II acquisition program, part of the multinational Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) initiative led by the United States, has been a cornerstone of British…

05. 02. 2026
Germany Accelerates IRIS-T Deliveries to Ukraine: Nine Systems Operational, More on the Way

Germany Accelerates IRIS-T Deliveries to Ukraine: Nine Systems Operational, More on the Way

Germany once again underscored the pivotal role of the IRIS-T air defense system in its ongoing military assistance to Ukraine. With Russian aerial assaults on civilian and…

03. 02. 2026
Kyiv’s Brutal Winter: Russian Strikes Overwhelm Ukrainian Air Defenses, Zelenskyy Pleads for Daily Missile Aid

Kyiv’s Brutal Winter: Russian Strikes Overwhelm Ukrainian Air Defenses, Zelenskyy Pleads for Daily Missile Aid

Kyiv is enduring one of its harshest winters since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, characterized by frequent power outages, prolonged air raid alerts, and…

31. 01. 2026
Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Completes Key WS-15 Engine Flight – Closing Gap with U.S. F-22 Raptor?

Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Completes Key WS-15 Engine Flight – Closing Gap with U.S. F-22 Raptor?

The Chinese J-20A stealth fighter jet, known as the “Mighty Dragon,” has achieved a significant milestone in its evolution with the successful completion of a flight test…

30. 01. 2026
From Ukraine Lessons to Territorial Protection: Sweden Launches Major Short-Range Air Defense Program

From Ukraine Lessons to Territorial Protection: Sweden Launches Major Short-Range Air Defense Program

In response to the steadily deteriorating security environment across Europe—marked by Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, hybrid threats, and the proliferation of advanced…

27. 01. 2026
The End of Russian Carrier Dreams: Kuznetsov Scrapped After Billions Wasted

The End of Russian Carrier Dreams: Kuznetsov Scrapped After Billions Wasted

The Admiral Kuznetsov, commissioned in 1991 as the Soviet Union’s last major surface warship project, stands as a poignant symbol of the USSR’s maritime ambitions and…

24. 01. 2026
U.S. Army Activates First Dark Eagle Unit: Hypersonic Milestone Bolsters Indo-Pacific Deterrence

U.S. Army Activates First Dark Eagle Unit: Hypersonic Milestone Bolsters Indo-Pacific Deterrence

The U.S. Army has advanced its hypersonic capabilities with the recent activation of a dedicated unit for the Dark Eagle system, officially known as the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)…

22. 01. 2026
Dream Military vs. Fiscal Reality – Trump’s Record Defense Plan Faces Billions in Hidden Costs

Dream Military vs. Fiscal Reality – Trump’s Record Defense Plan Faces Billions in Hidden Costs

Recently President Donald Trump thrust defense spending back into the spotlight of America’s intense budget debates. In a post on Truth Social, he called for boosting the U.S…

19. 01. 2026
The US Sees Greenland as Essential for National Security – and Europe Says It Could End NATO

The US Sees Greenland as Essential for National Security – and Europe Says It Could End NATO

Amid unprecedented diplomatic and strategic pressure, Denmark has announced that it will significantly increase its military presence in Greenland following repeated statements by the…

18. 01. 2026
From Iranian Roots to Chinese Engines: Inside Russia’s New Geran-5 Hybrid Cruise-Kamikaze Missile

From Iranian Roots to Chinese Engines: Inside Russia’s New Geran-5 Hybrid Cruise-Kamikaze Missile

The arrival of the Geran-5 marks a significant turning point in the evolution of Russian long-range attack drones, collectively designated as the “Geran” series (the…

14. 01. 2026