When Western countries launched a rapid rearmament effort following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, attention naturally focused on defense budgets, ammunition orders, and production capacity. Yet another constraint quickly emerged: the availability of certain materials essential to manufacturing modern military equipment. In our previous article, we explored why critical materials are becoming a new measure of […]
Across Europe, the first half of 2026 was marked by a succession of multinational exercises involving land, air, and naval forces, as well as cyber specialists and electronic warfare units. Considered individually, each exercise serves a specific operational objective. Taken together, however, they provide a particularly revealing insight into the assumptions that are now shaping […]
Launched in 2022, Alabuga Start is officially presented as an international education and employment program for young foreigners seeking professional experience in Russia. Through polished social media campaigns, training opportunities, and attractive employment packages, the initiative claims to recruit candidates from more than 80 countries to the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in the Republic of […]
For decades, Western militaries built their superiority around a relatively stable model. Precision, stealth, and technological superiority were expected to enable the rapid defeat of an adversary using a limited number of highly capable platforms. This approach has profoundly shaped military doctrine since the end of the Cold War. Recent conflicts, however, point to the […]
In our two previous analyses, we examined how ports have once again become contested spaces and how maritime routes are increasingly being used as instruments of strategic pressure. Disruptions in the Red Sea, rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and growing risks affecting the world’s major shipping lanes have all underscored the same reality: […]
For decades, military power has been assessed through troop strength, defense budgets, or the number of platforms available. Today, another reality is gradually emerging: the ability to produce, maintain, and replace military equipment increasingly depends on access to certain strategic materials. This evolution is now recognized at the highest levels of Western defense organizations. In […]
Modern air forces long prioritized sophistication. Since the end of the Cold War, major powers have gradually reduced the size of their fighter fleets while increasing their technological capabilities. Stealth, sensor fusion, advanced targeting systems, and precision-guided weapons became the foundations of Western air superiority. That model is now reaching some of its limits. Recent […]
For decades, defense exhibitions primarily served as showcases for technological innovation. Manufacturers unveiled new aircraft, missiles, armored vehicles, sensors, and naval platforms. Governments used these events to promote national industries and support export opportunities. ILA Berlin 2026 and Eurosatory 2026 still fulfilled that role. Yet beyond the systems displayed on the exhibition floor, both events […]
The attacks on Ukrainian ports have reminded the world that maritime infrastructure can once again become a direct military target. In a previous analysis, Ports Are Back in the Battlespace, we explored how ports were re-emerging as strategic objectives in modern conflicts. Recent events, however, suggest that the challenge is becoming much broader. Port security […]
Written by Defesa Brasileira In a world where modern warfare is being redefined every day, drones have evolved from supporting assets into central actors on the battlefield. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now entering its fourth year in 2026, has transformed the use of unmanned aircraft into a genuine tactical and technological revolution. Affordable, […]
