Author: Peter Bass

Iron Beam Goes Live: Israel’s Laser Weapon Is About to Rewrite the Economics of Air Defense

Iron Beam Goes Live: Israel’s Laser Weapon Is About to Rewrite the Economics of Air Defense

Israel has taken a historic step in revolutionizing its air defense capabilities. In late December 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the delivery and operational…

08. 01. 2026
Historic Win for Colt CZ: German Army Selects P13 to Replace Heckler & Koch USP Variant

Historic Win for Colt CZ: German Army Selects P13 to Replace Heckler & Koch USP Variant

Česká zbrojovka a.s. (CZ), part of the Colt CZ Group, recently officially announced that the German Bundeswehr had selected a customized variant of the CZ P-10…

07. 01. 2026
The Legendary B-52 Gets a New Lease on Life with New Engines and an AESA Radar

The Legendary B-52 Gets a New Lease on Life with New Engines and an AESA Radar

Boeing secured a major contract to modernize the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 strategic bombers through the integration of new Rolls-Royce F130 engines. This agreement, worth more than $2…

05. 01. 2026
French Forces to Lead Land and Air Components of NATO’s High-Readiness ARF

French Forces to Lead Land and Air Components of NATO’s High-Readiness ARF

In a significant milestone for NATO’s evolving defense posture, France is set to take command of both the land and air components of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF)…

26. 12. 2025
A Revolutionary Step in Naval Autonomy: The AIRCAT Bengal MC

A Revolutionary Step in Naval Autonomy: The AIRCAT Bengal MC

The unveiling of the AIRCAT Bengal MC in April 2025 represents a significant advancement in unmanned naval technology, developed through a collaboration between U.S.-based…

21. 12. 2025
Ford-Class Troubles Deepen: Ongoing Tech Failures Delay Second Supercarrier by Two Years

Ford-Class Troubles Deepen: Ongoing Tech Failures Delay Second Supercarrier by Two Years

The American shipbuilding industry has encountered another significant setback with the delayed delivery of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), the second aircraft carrier in the Gerald R…

18. 12. 2025
Poland Proposes MiG-29 Swap: Aging Fighters in Exchange for Ukraine’s Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

Poland Proposes MiG-29 Swap: Aging Fighters in Exchange for Ukraine’s Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

Poland is solidifying its position as a key ally in providing military support to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. In a strategic move tied to its…

16. 12. 2025
From Cold War Defence to Active Pursuit: UK and Norway Target Russia’s Underwater Threat

From Cold War Defence to Active Pursuit: UK and Norway Target Russia’s Underwater Threat

On 8 December 2025, the Royal Navy announced a major doctrinal shift in its approach to countering Russian submarines. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between…

14. 12. 2025
From Zeitenwende to Reality: Bundestag Approves Unprecedented Arms Mega-Package

From Zeitenwende to Reality: Bundestag Approves Unprecedented Arms Mega-Package

On 9 December 2025, the German Bundestag approved an unprecedented €52 billion package of 29 defence procurement contracts in a single session – the largest one-day arms order…

13. 12. 2025
British MoD Pauses Troubled Ajax Programme Amid Fears of Long-Term Crew Harm

British MoD Pauses Troubled Ajax Programme Amid Fears of Long-Term Crew Harm

The British Army has temporarily grounded its Ajax armoured vehicles after 30 soldiers showed worrying symptoms during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The…

11. 12. 2025
Denmark Says No to Patriot: €7.8 Billion for a Fully European Air Defense System

Denmark Says No to Patriot: €7.8 Billion for a Fully European Air Defense System

Denmark’s announcement that it will turn exclusively to European air defense systems marks a major turning point for both the country and the continent’s defense industry. After…

10. 12. 2025
Oslo Sends Clear Message to Moscow: Six New U-Boats and Long-Range Strike Missiles

Oslo Sends Clear Message to Moscow: Six New U-Boats and Long-Range Strike Missiles

In response to persistently heightened tensions in the High North, the Norwegian government has launched one of the most ambitious reinforcements of its maritime defence…

09. 12. 2025