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Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-04-01

China's expansion of deep-sea exploration arouses military concerns

Chinese research vessels are allegedly collecting sensitive military data, raising concerns among multiple countries.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-03-28

North Korea's AI-enhanced suicide drones raise concerns over Russian military support

North Korean troops sent to fight for Russia will be gaining crucial modern warfare experience, including in drone use, war watchers have warned.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-03-24

Images of China's mysterious J-36 stealth fighter hint at escalating military ambitions

The latest aircraft reveal comes as Beijing steps up its show of force in the increasingly tense Asia-Pacific region.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-03-05

Despite military losses, Russia eyeing future conflict with NATO: Estonia

Any settlement allowing Russia to retain its territorial gains in Ukraine would embolden Moscow for a prolonged confrontation with NATO, Estonian intelligence officials say.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-03-05

Russia puts emphasis on conventional missiles as nuclear arsenal modernization stalls

Russia now talks up conventional missiles after a nuclear modernization drive failed.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-03-04

China's focus on regime stability limits its military readiness, says report

The military devotes significant time and resources to instilling CCP ideology and ensuring absolute loyalty, even at the expense of combat effectiveness, says a recent RAND report.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-02-26

China building hypersonic-armed submarine to counter US defenses in Philippines

The vessel will allow China to 'conduct covert strikes from beyond enemy defenses, with the additional option of deploying nuclear warheads if required,' a news report said.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-02-18

Russia's Sarmat missile still not combat ready

When cooperation with the Ukrainians dissolved, Russia lost critical technology that it was most likely trying to use in creating the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-02-04

Iranian nuclear threat accelerates with new weapons, shorter atomic-bomb timeline

Iranian scientists are seeking a shortcut to rapidly convert their stockpile of nuclear fuel into a functional weapon within months, a report shows, while Tehran continues to unveil new missiles.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Defense Trends 2025-02-03

Iran's latest missile adds to alarm over growing nuclear threat

The country's missiles -- including the newest design -- are capable of reaching Israel, which it targeted twice last year as the Gaza war spilled over.