Author: Peter Bass

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
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