Author: Peter Bass

From Rule of the Waves to Reliance on Allies: The Royal Navy’s Inability to Escort Its Carriers Exposed

From Rule of the Waves to Reliance on Allies: The Royal Navy’s Inability to Escort Its Carriers Exposed

In early March 2026, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and regional actors, reports emerged that the United Kingdom was contemplating the deployment…

13. 03. 2026
LUCAS: America’s €32,000 Shahed Clone Strikes Back – U.S. Turns Iranian Tech Against Tehran in Epic Fury

LUCAS: America’s €32,000 Shahed Clone Strikes Back – U.S. Turns Iranian Tech Against Tehran in Epic Fury

The LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) drone, developed by Arizona-based SpektreWorks, represents a major evolution in U.S. military tactics toward affordable…

11. 03. 2026
China’s 2026 Defense Surge: 7% Budget Hike Fuels World’s Largest Military Modernization Drive

China’s 2026 Defense Surge: 7% Budget Hike Fuels World’s Largest Military Modernization Drive

China’s defense budget continues its steady upward trajectory, with Beijing announcing a 7% increase for 2026. This brings the official military spending to approximately 1.91 trillion…

08. 03. 2026
USAF Achieves Breakthrough: F-22 Controls Autonomous MQ-20 Drone in Mid-Air Exercise

USAF Achieves Breakthrough: F-22 Controls Autonomous MQ-20 Drone in Mid-Air Exercise

The US Air Force has achieved a significant milestone in aerial warfare by demonstrating, for the first time, mid-flight control of an autonomous drone by the iconic…

05. 03. 2026
France Redirects Nuclear Carrier Charles de Gaulle to Eastern Mediterranean in Response to Regional Tensions

France Redirects Nuclear Carrier Charles de Gaulle to Eastern Mediterranean in Response to Regional Tensions

The deployment of the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the eastern Mediterranean, announced on March 1, 2026, marks a swift and decisive shift…

03. 03. 2026
Airbus Unveils Dual High-Speed and Conventional Concepts to Shape NATO’s Post-2035 Helicopter Fleet

Airbus Unveils Dual High-Speed and Conventional Concepts to Shape NATO’s Post-2035 Helicopter Fleet

Airbus Helicopters recently unveiled two innovative rotorcraft concepts as part of NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) program. These designs aim to equip European…

26. 02. 2026
Iran Fortifies Tehran Skies: S-300, Bavar-373, and Cobra-V8 Form New Anti-Access Shield Amid U.S. Buildup

Iran Fortifies Tehran Skies: S-300, Bavar-373, and Cobra-V8 Form New Anti-Access Shield Amid U.S. Buildup

Iran’s air defense capabilities have undergone significant scrutiny and reinforcement in early 2026, amid escalating tensions with the United States. Satellite imagery from mid-February 2026…

24. 02. 2026
Ireland Set to Join France’s SCORPION Program: Major €1 Billion Armored Vehicle Deal on the Horizon

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…

23. 02. 2026
SpaceX Enters the Pentagon’s High-Stakes Race for Voice-Controlled Drone Swarms

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…

20. 02. 2026
Canada First: Embracing Defence Industrial Sovereignty in an Uncertain World

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…

17. 02. 2026
Norway’s Defence Chief Warns: Russia May Launch Limited Incursion to Shield Arctic Nuclear Arsenal

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…

13. 02. 2026
Brussels Bets on Digital Sovereignty: DAIDS Project Aims to Secure EU Defense Data Without Foreign Reliance

Brussels Bets on Digital Sovereignty: DAIDS Project Aims to Secure EU Defense Data Without Foreign Reliance

The European Union is taking decisive steps toward digital and military sovereignty by pursuing a fully independent defense data infrastructure, free from reliance on American…

12. 02. 2026