Defense companies worldwide are unveiling a new generation of drones, airborne loyal wingmen and naval autonomous systems, set to reshape combat. Programs from Lockheed Martin, Dassault, Boeing, and others highlight a shift toward affordability, survivability, and autonomy. A new wave of air combat drones In September 2025, Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works introduced the Vectis, a […]
Quantum technologies are moving out of research labs and into the realm of strategy and defense. While progress remains incremental, the risks tied to quantum computing and sensing are becoming increasingly urgent. By 2025, governments, armed forces, and critical industries face the looming prospect of “Q-Day” , the moment when traditional encryption systems collapse under […]
The development of hypersonic weapons is now at the forefront of international strategic concerns. In Ukraine, Russia used the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile operationally for the first time, demonstrating the practical strike capability of these weapons, though several were intercepted by Ukrainian Patriot systems. Beyond Europe, rising tensions around the Taiwan Strait and significant U.S. investment […]
On August 13, 2025, the leak of nearly 9 GB of internal files from a North Korean cyber espionage unit highlighted a reality now familiar to the world’s major armies: cyber attacks are increasingly targeting military organizations directly, compromising not only their operations but also their deterrent credibility. North Korea: a breach at the heart […]
Faced with China’s military assertiveness and aggressive claims in the South China Sea, several countries in the region are rapidly re-equipping and modernizing their armed forces. The goal: to prevent aggression, strengthen deterrence capabilities, and consolidate strategic alliances. 🇵🇭 Philippines & 🇮🇳 India: a budding naval alliance In early August 2025, the Philippines and India […]
In 2024, global military spending reached a record $2,718 billion, marking a 9.4% increase over the previous year. This increase, the largest since 1988, reflects a decade of continuous growth, with a total increase of 37% between 2015 and 2024. The top five spenders in 2024 were the United States, China, Russia, Germany and India, […]
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) founded as the Chinese red army by the Chinese communist party, has undergone a remarkable rise in power in recent years, placing it among the world’s most influential military forces. In 2024, China was the world’s second-largest military power, just behind the United States, outstripping Russia in many areas. The world’s […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more and more pervasive across various sectors, sparking intense debates about its application in the armed forces. This article delves into the global ascent of AI in armed forces, shedding light on its advantages while addressing the ethical and humanitarian concerns accompanying its deployment. Understanding military artificial intelligence The military […]
Cyberspace has become an essential strategic domain for armies worldwide. Like land, sea, air and space, it constitutes an operational space in its own right, shaped by the global interconnection of computer networks, digital military systems and infrastructures. Many countries have incorporated cyberspace into their military doctrine. The major powers – the United States, China, […]
