Author: Peter Bass

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
UK–Estonia Team Rolls Out Low-Cost Naval System to Stop Drone Swarms

UK–Estonia Team Rolls Out Low-Cost Naval System to Stop Drone Swarms

In the face of the explosive growth of drones in modern warfare, particularly low-cost one-way attack (kamikaze) drones, a significant industrial partnership has emerged between…

13. 01. 2026
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