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 […]
Confronted with aging, opaque tankers in the shadow fleet, Europe is no longer relying solely on blacklists and port bans. It is deploying a web of sensors (SAR and RF satellites, coastal radars, VTS, “sniffer” RPAS), tying them into fusion centers (EMSA/IMS, SafeSeaNet, THETIS), and projecting air and naval assets to turn suspected sanctions-evasion into […]
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 […]
In 2025, Egypt is consolidating its role as a regional military power, balancing naval ambition, diplomatic pragmatism, and technological modernization. As Cairo develops a joint VTOL drone program with Turkey and expands defense partnerships with Russia, France, and Gulf allies, the Egyptian Armed Forces continue to reshape their force projection capabilities. Within this broader transformation, […]
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 […]
Recent events in Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia are not isolated incidents. They are part of a worrying trend: increased pressure on European airspace. These incidents, combined with the recent overflights of Copenhagen and Oslo airports in September 2025, reveal a deliberate testing strategy aimed at disrupting civilian infrastructure, sowing confusion, and assessing the resilience of […]
The massive use of drones in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has had a significant strategic impact, contributing significantly to the evolution of the battlefield and to the achievement of punctual tactical advantages against a more numerous Russian army. In this article, we examine this impact and the future prospects for the use of drones in military conflicts. […]
The war in Ukraine has brought to light the challenges it is facing. Since the start of the conflict, the Russian army has sustained significant losses in terms of equipment, revealing the poor condition of much of its arsenal. According to several OSINT sources, Russia has lost more than 20,000 items of equipment since the start […]
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 […]
Technological innovations and tactical adaptations The Russian-Ukrainian conflict was a catalyst for drone innovation. Both sides quickly adapted their technologies and tactics to meet the challenges posed by this new form of warfare. In this article, we explore how technological innovations and tactical adaptations have transformed the use of drones in this conflict. Rapidly evolving […]
