Author: Peter Bass (page 2)

From LAV-25 to ARV-30: the USMC Is Modernizing Mobile Reconnaissance for Future Conflicts

From LAV-25 to ARV-30: the USMC Is Modernizing Mobile Reconnaissance for Future Conflicts

The United States Marine Corps is advancing a critical modernization effort as it evaluates competing Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes designed to succeed the…

30. 07. 2026
SPINE’s Transformation of the AH-1Z for Maritime Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

SPINE’s Transformation of the AH-1Z for Maritime Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

The recent multi-million-dollar contract advancing Structural and Power Improvements for Next-Generation Effects, or SPINE, marks a decisive shift in how the Marine Corps views its…

28. 07. 2026
Bird of Prey Matures at Farnborough – Airbus presented a Cost-Effective Counter to One-Way Attack UAVs

Bird of Prey Matures at Farnborough – Airbus presented a Cost-Effective Counter to One-Way Attack UAVs

Four months after its headline-grabbing first flight, Airbus Defence and Space has brought the Bird of Prey to the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, transforming an ambitious…

24. 07. 2026
Anduril Unveils Thunder: A New Era of Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Rotary-Wing Combat

Anduril Unveils Thunder: A New Era of Manned-Unmanned Teaming in Rotary-Wing Combat

In July 2026 at the Farnborough International Airshow, Anduril Industries unveiled Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft developed in partnership with Archer Aviation…

23. 07. 2026
End of an Era? Paris and Berlin Scale Back MGCS to Digital Combat Cloud, Echoing FCAS Collapse

End of an Era? Paris and Berlin Scale Back MGCS to Digital Combat Cloud, Echoing FCAS Collapse

On July 17, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened for the latest Franco-German Defense and Security Council. The agenda carried the weight…

20. 07. 2026
Eurofighter Quadriga Takes Flight: Europe’s Revitalized Typhoon Bridges to the Next Generation of Air Power

Eurofighter Quadriga Takes Flight: Europe’s Revitalized Typhoon Bridges to the Next Generation of Air Power

The Eurofighter EF2000 Quadriga, the latest Tranche 4 iteration of the iconic Typhoon, completed its maiden flight in mid-July 2026, marking a significant milestone for…

17. 07. 2026
Bastille Day 2026: A Massive Military Parade Under the Banner of Europe’s Strategic Awakening

Bastille Day 2026: A Massive Military Parade Under the Banner of Europe’s Strategic Awakening

The 14 July 2026 Bastille Day military parade will be remembered as one of the most ambitious and symbolic in recent years. More than 6,000 service members, accompanied…

16. 07. 2026
NATO Eyes in the Sky: Saab GlobalEye Ushers in a New Era as E-3 Sentry AWACS Fleet Prepares for Retirement

NATO Eyes in the Sky: Saab GlobalEye Ushers in a New Era as E-3 Sentry AWACS Fleet Prepares for Retirement

In July 2026, at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a landmark decision: a coalition of 11 allies would initiate formal negotiations with Saab…

12. 07. 2026
U.S. Acceleration of Project Maverick Amid NATO Focus on Missile Defense

U.S. Acceleration of Project Maverick Amid NATO Focus on Missile Defense

The United States Missile Defense Agency continues to advance programs designed to address hypersonic weapons, with Project Maverick serving as a near-term effort to demonstrate…

10. 07. 2026
Starlink-Enabled Mid-Range Drones: Ukraine’s Campaign Against Russian Supply Lines

Starlink-Enabled Mid-Range Drones: Ukraine’s Campaign Against Russian Supply Lines

Ukrainian forces have increased operations with mid-range drones equipped with Starlink terminals to strike Russian supply routes and rear-area targets. These systems have allowed strikes…

09. 07. 2026
From Tempest Roots to Global Ambition: GCAP is Redefining Combat Air Power

From Tempest Roots to Global Ambition: GCAP is Redefining Combat Air Power

In the high-stakes arena of modern airpower, few initiatives carry the weight of the Global Combat Air Programme. Launched as a trilateral endeavor uniting the United Kingdom, Italy…

07. 07. 2026
U.S. Army Accelerates XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Amid NGCV Overhaul

U.S. Army Accelerates XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle Amid NGCV Overhaul

As the U.S. Army presses ahead with one of its most ambitious ground vehicle modernisation efforts, the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle stands at the centre of attention…

03. 07. 2026