At first light, a convoy of Griffon armored vehicle vehicles moves toward an exercise zone in eastern France. Overhead, an MQ-9 Reaper streams live imagery to a command post. Further south, Rafale fighter aircraft fighters rehearse strike coordination while logisticians hundreds of kilometers away recalculate ammunition and fuel flows under simulated disruption. This is no […]
The military debate around artificial intelligence often focuses on visible effects: automation, decision support, large-scale data analysis, or faster command cycles. In practice, the decisive issue is less technological than institutional. Existing armed forces must integrate these tools into organizations, networks, equipment, and procedures already in service. For a deeper look at how artificial intelligence […]
The rapid expansion of uncrewed systems has already become one of the defining drivers of global military transformation. In just a few years, drones and other uncrewed platforms have moved from niche capabilities to central tools of modern warfare across land, air, surface maritime and undersea environments. Their proliferation is reshaping tactics, force employment costs, […]
Cyber defense is still often treated as an abstract function, concentrated in specialized hubs and managed at a distance from operations. That view, however, is becoming increasingly incomplete. The delivery of the first defensive kits to the United States cyber command marks a tangible shift. For the first time, standardized, transportable equipment is being positioned […]
The SCORPION program is a major strategic effort aimed at modernizing the French Army. Launched in the early 2010s, the program goes far beyond replacing aging vehicles. It represents a deep transformation in the way units operate in the field, integrating advanced technologies and improving coordination among different elements. Program objectives and underlying philosophy The […]
Thales’ announcement of the SkyDefender system on March 11, 2026 illustrates the return of the “integrated dome” concept in both strategic and industrial debate, with the system presented as an architecture capable of coordinating multiple layers of defense against a range of threats. This proposal is part of a broader trend aimed at responding to […]
Sweden’s Luleå-class frigate program is emerging as one of the most consequential naval procurement decisions in Northern Europe. With a contract expected in 2026 and first deliveries targeted from 2030, the program is defined as much by its timeline as by its technical ambition. That timeline changes the terms of the contest. The key question […]
Europe is increasing 155 mm ammunition output, but production is no longer the main bottleneck. Testing, certification and fragmented national standards are now slowing deliveries across the continent. Since 2022, European countries have moved to sharply expand artillery ammunition output, particularly 155 mm rounds, which have become central to high-intensity warfare. Several manufacturers have announced […]
Naval mines remain one of the most effective tools for blocking a port, disrupting a trade route, or slowing a naval deployment. Inexpensive and difficult to attribute, they can generate a strategic effect far greater than their technical complexity would suggest. Yet mine warfare rarely dominates media coverage. Attention generally focuses on a handful of […]
Since 2022, the conflict in Ukraine has fundamentally reshaped the balance between offense and defense by demonstrating the operational effectiveness of low-cost drones used at scale. Systems such as the Shahed 136, estimated to cost between $20,000 and $50,000 per unit according to multiple open-source analyses, have enabled the saturation of air defense systems whose […]
