Defense Trends 2025-11-27

Russia's nuclear bravado is growing louder, but Ukraine's long-range strikes are exposing the limits behind the threats.

Defense Trends 2025-11-25

The initiative follows other European efforts to achieve greater independence in space.

Defense Trends 2025-11-21

Around 500 key choke points have been identified along potential corridors for troop movements through Europe in the event of war.

Defense Trends 2025-11-13

By negotiating from a position of strength, Ukraine may be able to push Russia toward meaningful negotiations without firing a single missile.

Defense Trends 2025-11-11

North Korea has significantly increased missile testing in recent years, which analysts say is aimed at improving precision strike capabilities.

Defense Trends 2025-11-10

Analysts say North Korea is receiving financial aid, military technology and food and energy supplies from Russia in return for sending troops.

Defense Trends 2025-11-08

These exercises share a common goal: to demonstrate the readiness, unity and resolve of Western nations in the face of growing threats.

Defense Trends 2025-11-03

Involving over 70 aircraft from 14 countries and some 2,000 personnel, the 2025 iteration of the Steadfast Noon drill is focused on the North Sea region.

Defense Trends 2025-10-29

Despite Putin's boasts of an 'invincible' weapon, the Burevestnik missile's troubled history and extreme risks suggest its primary value is as a tool of psychological and strategic intimidation.

Defense Trends 2025-10-29

High military casualties, estimated in the tens of thousands, have disproportionately affected young, working-age men -- the demographic backbone of Russia's economy.