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The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-04-14

German-Australian defense pact signals global shift

Berlin and Canberra have signed landmark agreements to boost military industry ties and space security, directly responding to the threats posed by Russia's war in Ukraine.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-03-31

Russian aggression fuels European rearmament

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered Europe's fastest military rearmament since the Cold War: factories are expanding at record speed, defense budgets are soaring, and this surge, while strengthening deterrence, is raising fresh concerns about long-term global security.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-02-27

Poland slow to counter 'existential threat' of Russia, says general

Poland spends 4.8% of GDP on defense, but its top general warns underfunding and slow modernization are leaving units under-equipped as Russia rebuilds.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-02-04

Latest signs of corruption shake foundation of Xi’s ambitions

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced on January 24 that Gen. Zhang Youxia and Gen. Liu Zhenli are under investigation.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-01-19

Ukraine's Soviet engineering legacy shapes today's conflict

For Moscow, the loss of Ukraine's engineering legacy represented strategic deprivation.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-01-15

Strategic imperative: Washington presses for Arctic security integration

Some argue that with the rapid militarization of the Arctic by rival powers, the status quo in Greenland is no longer sufficient to guarantee the safety of the Western hemisphere.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-01-14

China's covert campaign to destabilize the Philippines

Leaked documents reveal a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at reshaping Filipino perceptions of China and undermining Philippine sovereignty.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-01-08

Ukraine's resilience, ingenuity redefine modern warfare

Ukrainian forces have fundamentally reshaped the rules of conflict.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-01-07

Unveiling of nuclear-armed battleships marks bold overhaul of US naval strategy

The new 'Trump-class' ships are expected to carry nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles.

The Kremlin is testing the mechanics of a fully sovereign internet, a decisive step that would sever ordinary Russians from the open web and hand the regime total command over information flows.

Defense Trends 2026-01-02

US response to ISIS sends clear message of deterrence

When American service members are attacked, the response is not rhetorical. It is measured, forceful and designed to ensure that groups like ISIS remain contained.