Author: Peter Bass (page 2)

PANG Carrier: France Builds Europe’s Largest Warship to Secure Strategic Autonomy

PANG Carrier: France Builds Europe’s Largest Warship to Secure Strategic Autonomy

France is advancing its most ambitious naval project in decades: the Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération (PANG), a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier set…

21. 03. 2026
From Professional Army to Citizen Reserves: Croatia’s Conscription Comeback Amid Europe’s Security Reassessment

From Professional Army to Citizen Reserves: Croatia’s Conscription Comeback Amid Europe’s Security Reassessment

Croatia’s reinstatement of conscription marks a significant shift in its defense policy, nearly two decades after abolishing mandatory military service in 2008 to adopt…

17. 03. 2026
Iran’s Asymmetric Threats Paralyze Hormuz Shipping Amid Escalating War

Iran’s Asymmetric Threats Paralyze Hormuz Shipping Amid Escalating War

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, yet in March 2026, it has become extraordinarily difficult to secure amid escalating…

16. 03. 2026
Macron’s ‘Advanced Deterrence’ and the Reshaping of European Security in an Age of Uncertainty

Macron’s ‘Advanced Deterrence’ and the Reshaping of European Security in an Age of Uncertainty

In the shadow of the Triomphant-class submarine Le Téméraire at Île Longue on March 2, 2026, President Emmanuel Macron delivered what analysts quickly termed a "watershed"…

14. 03. 2026
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