Author: Peter Bass (page 2)

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
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