Defense & Security

What Russia’s State Budget Reveals

What Russia’s State Budget Reveals

In military affairs, it is always important to have a good understanding of the enemy. It is not enough to know purely military factors such as the number…

01. 01. 2026
The Hidden Oil War: Why the Baltic Sea Just Became Russia’s Biggest Vulnerability

The Hidden Oil War: Why the Baltic Sea Just Became Russia’s Biggest Vulnerability

The high-stakes game of "chicken" in the Baltic Sea has entered a surprising new phase. According to Kaupo Rosin, Director of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, the…

31. 12. 2025
Dome Down: How Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Blinded and Disarmed Russia in Crimea

Dome Down: How Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Blinded and Disarmed Russia in Crimea

The "protective dome" over occupied Crimea has suffered a major breach. In a high-stakes night operation on December 28, Ukraine’s newly formed Unmanned Systems…

30. 12. 2025
How Militarily Strong Is Europe Compared to Russia?

How Militarily Strong Is Europe Compared to Russia?

Strengthening defense capabilities has become the number one security issue in Europe. Faced with Russia's aggressive policy, which, in addition to the war in Ukraine…

29. 12. 2025
How Far Could Ethiopia’s Civil War Go?

How Far Could Ethiopia’s Civil War Go?

The recent eruption of the Haili Gubbi volcano in northeastern Ethiopia has further highlighted the complex situation in this country. Ethiopia has been ravaged by civil war for…

28. 12. 2025
Mysterious Stagnation: Why Russia's Defense Growth Might Be Stalling

Mysterious Stagnation: Why Russia's Defense Growth Might Be Stalling

In the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflict, Russia's defense sector has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past few years. However, as 2025 unfolds, there are…

28. 12. 2025
European Security in Transition: Between Military Superiority, Hybrid Threats, and Strategic Autonomy

European Security in Transition: Between Military Superiority, Hybrid Threats, and Strategic Autonomy

European security is undergoing its most profound transformation since the end of the Cold War. The war in Ukraine, systematic hybrid pressure from Russia, and growing uncertainty…

27. 12. 2025
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
FrankenSAM Unleashed: The Untold Story Behind the Night 621 Targets Vanished From the Sky

FrankenSAM Unleashed: The Untold Story Behind the Night 621 Targets Vanished From the Sky

For the first time, official footage from the Air Force of Ukraine has revealed the modernized Buk air defense system, upgraded under the innovative FrankenSAM program, in direct combat…

25. 12. 2025
Bruegel Warns: Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Is Giving Way to Dependence on U.S. Industry

Bruegel Warns: Europe’s Strategic Autonomy Is Giving Way to Dependence on U.S. Industry

In recent years, Europe has found itself in a strategically dangerous situation, which it itself is financially supporting. The political rhetoric of European governments and…

24. 12. 2025
Whispers of War: What's Truly Happening at Crimea's Secret Military Hub

Whispers of War: What's Truly Happening at Crimea's Secret Military Hub

Ukraine has reportedly intensified its efforts to degrade Russian air capabilities in occupied Crimea, executing a second successful strike within days on the strategically vital…

22. 12. 2025
Chaos in Export Rules: The Winners Will Be Those Who Adapt Fastest

Chaos in Export Rules: The Winners Will Be Those Who Adapt Fastest

The European defense industry currently finds itself in a situation reminiscent of the period following a major geopolitical shift. Export controls, which for decades were seen…

20. 12. 2025