Author: Peter Bass

Russia’s Nuclear Missile Burevestnik: Tensions Between Washington and Moscow Rise

Russia’s Nuclear Missile Burevestnik: Tensions Between Washington and Moscow Rise

Russia has announced the successful completion of the final test of its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile. Behind this weapon — which promises theoretically unlimited range and…

07. 11. 2025
From Dependence to Resilience: EDIP to Strengthen Europe’s Defense Base

From Dependence to Resilience: EDIP to Strengthen Europe’s Defense Base

Adopted on October 16, 2025, the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) embodies the concrete implementation of European preference in defense. With a budget of €1.5…

06. 11. 2025
Germany and Netherlands acquire 222 Schakal wheeled IFVs

Germany and Netherlands acquire 222 Schakal wheeled IFVs

The European defense organization OCCAR (Joint Organization for Armament Cooperation) has commissioned Artec GmbH to deliver 222 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles, a variant of the…

04. 11. 2025
Russia Circumvents Sanctions to Market the Su-34 and Su-57 Across the Middle East and Africa

Russia Circumvents Sanctions to Market the Su-34 and Su-57 Across the Middle East and Africa

A recent disclosure of internal documents from Rostec, the Russian arms giant, reveals previously unknown details about Russian fighter jet sales to Algeria, Iran, and Ethiopia. A…

30. 10. 2025
Russian Rockets: How Moscow Uses Advertising to Prop Up Its Space Industry

Russian Rockets: How Moscow Uses Advertising to Prop Up Its Space Industry

The bill presented to the Duma in early October marks a turning point in Russian space policy. It allows companies to place their logos and slogans on launch…

28. 10. 2025
Dassault Aviation Delivers 300th Rafale Fighter Jet

Dassault Aviation Delivers 300th Rafale Fighter Jet

Dassault Aviation has reached a historic milestone with the sale and delivery of its 300th Rafale aircraft. This symbolic event crowns more than two decades of technological…

19. 10. 2025
Indian Air Force Retires Final MiG-21 Fighter Jets, Closing a 60-Year Chapter

Indian Air Force Retires Final MiG-21 Fighter Jets, Closing a 60-Year Chapter

After 60 years of service, the Indian Air Force has retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets, marking the end of an era for these Soviet/Russian-made aircraft. This withdrawal represents…

16. 10. 2025
US MQ-9 Reaper Drones Deployed in South Korea Enhance Regional Capabilities

US MQ-9 Reaper Drones Deployed in South Korea Enhance Regional Capabilities

In recent months, the U.S. military has increasingly invested in the MQ-9 Reaper, its standard drone platform. The first squadron has now been deployed outside the United States, in South…

13. 10. 2025
Donald Trump Wants Iowa-Class Battleships Recommissioned: “Solid Steel, Not Aluminum”

Donald Trump Wants Iowa-Class Battleships Recommissioned: “Solid Steel, Not Aluminum”

In recent years, China has embarked on a frenzied production of naval warships, resulting in the world’s largest fleet. To restore the image of the mighty U.S. Navy, Donald…

12. 10. 2025
U.S. to Provide Ukraine with Intelligence for Long-Range Strikes on Russia

U.S. to Provide Ukraine with Intelligence for Long-Range Strikes on Russia

On October 1, 2025, the United States confirmed it will provide Ukraine with intelligence to guide long-range strikes against energy targets in Russia. This unprecedented decision…

11. 10. 2025
Know Your Enemy: The T-90M – A Key Russian Tank in Modern Armored Warfare

Know Your Enemy: The T-90M – A Key Russian Tank in Modern Armored Warfare

Derived from the famous T-72, the T-90 entered service in the 1990s as the Russian Federation’s Main Battle Tank. Developed by Uralvagonzavod in Nizhny Tagil, it is…

10. 10. 2025
Future Combat Air System Falling Apart? France May Go It Alone on Next-Gen Jet

Future Combat Air System Falling Apart? France May Go It Alone on Next-Gen Jet

France is preparing to make a critical decision on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), an ambitious European fighter jet project. With discussions between Germany and Spain…

08. 10. 2025