For years, the Franco-Italian SAMP/T MAMBA system sat on the slidelines of European air and missile defense: technically impressive, sparsely deployed, and largely untested in combat. That began to change with its deployment to Ukraine and a recent series of high-intensity live-fire campaigns off the French Mediterranean coast. The SAMP/T MAMBA is a ground-based air defense […]
In Europe, dependence on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), satellite navigation systems such as the U.S. GPS or Europe’s Galileo, is no longer just an engineering concern. It has become a tangible risk for aircraft, ships, and the energy and telecom networks that rely on ultra-precise timing. In recent years, reports of interference have mounted: […]
As geopolitical tensions rise in the Baltic Sea, Sweden is accelerating the modernization of its maritime surveillance architecture, blending national initiatives, a stronger Coast Guard, and NATO integration, to secure a vital yet vulnerable domain. In 2025, a string of subsea incidents affecting data and energy cables helped trigger Baltic Sentry, NATO’s vigilance activity focused […]
Over the past few years, Poland has transformed its army from a post-Soviet structure into one of Europe’s most ambitious modernization programs. What began as an urgent catch-up effort has evolved into a full-scale industrial acceleration, backed by a defense budget approaching 4.7% of GDP in 2025, the highest ratio within NATO. Behind the headline […]
Navies worldwide are accelerating their transition toward modular vertical launching systems (VLS), universal launch cells designed to fire multiple types of missiles from a single platform. From air-defense interceptors to land-attack cruise missiles and anti-ship weapons, these systems are redefining not only naval lethality but also integration costs and fleet versatility. The U.S. Mk 41, […]
In a time when control of information often determines the outcome of military operations, the electromagnetic spectrum has become a key domain of contest where power is asserted without a single round fired. From disabling communications to misleading targeting systems, electronic warfare has emerged not as a support function but as a strategic weapon of […]
Spain’s Air and Space Force is entering a decisive phase. Its aging F/A-18 Hornets are nearing retirement just as the Spanish–German–French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) will not enter service before 2040. Balancing industrial continuity, operational requirements, and geopolitical choices, Madrid faces a critical question: which fighter will guarantee Spanish air superiority over the next […]
Turkey’s defense industry is hitting export records in 2025, powered by drones, the KAAN fighter program, and broader diversification across Europe and Asia. Bayraktar drones, the KAAN fighter, armored vehicles in Europe, and rising exports: Turkey is establishing itself as a major defense actor, despite persistent technological and geopolitical challenges. A confirmed upward trajectory Turkey’s […]
Two flagship programs, the Scorpène Evolved submarines and the locally built Arrowhead 140-derived Merah Putih frigates are reshaping Indonesia’s defense industry and maritime posture. Background Between 2024 and 2025, Indonesia formalized the construction of two Scorpène Evolved submarines and two Merah Putih frigates. Both classes are being built locally, marking a shift toward greater deterrence […]
Private military companies (PMCs) are playing an increasingly prominent role in contemporary conflicts, offering services ranging from logistics to direct combat participation. Their historical evolution, current characteristics, and impact on global security raise crucial questions about the What is a Private Military Company? What is a Private Military Company? Private military companies (PMCs) are businesses […]
