Defense Trends 2026-02-27

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.

Defense Trends 2026-02-04

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

Defense Trends 2026-01-19

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

Defense Trends 2026-01-15

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.

Defense Trends 2026-01-14

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

Defense Trends 2026-01-08

Ukrainian forces have fundamentally reshaped the rules of conflict.

Defense Trends 2026-01-07

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

Defense Trends 2026-01-02

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.

Defense Trends 2025-12-10

The goal is to convince Taiwan's population and leadership that resistance is futile, portraying the PLA as an unstoppable force with endless resources.

Defense Trends 2025-12-01

Sweden has accelerated its increase in military spending following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its own NATO membership in 2024.