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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 2025-07-28

Finland plans to exit antimine treaty as threat from Russia grows

The move comes as Moscow quietly rebuilds its military presence along its border with Finland.

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 2025-07-23

Finnish women train to face Russian threat, other crises

Training courses for women in the country have been booked solid since Moscow's invasion of 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 2025-07-22

N. Korea sees chemical arms as last deterrent before going nuclear in war with South: report

Pyongyang expects simple possession of chemical weapons to intimidate opponents before war begins, according to a South Korean news site.

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 2025-07-21

EU urges stockpiling of vital goods amid growing threat of war with Russia

The bloc says the new stockpiling plan is aimed at securing the continuity of key goods during a raft of crises.

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 2025-07-18

AI integration by China's PLA marks shift in intelligence, cognitive warfare strategy

China is holding nothing back in using AI to transform its military intelligence capabilities and the landscape of cognitive warfare.

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 2025-07-14

UK, France agree to enable co-ordinated nuclear deterrent

The pact will see London and Paris order more Storm Shadow cruise missiles -- long-range, air-launched weapons jointly developed by the two countries.

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 2025-07-11

Russia's hybrid war at sea spurs NATO-backed crackdown on shadow fleet

Russia is operating a large fleet of hundreds of vessels, seeking to dodge the sanctions Western nations imposed on its oil exports over the war in Ukraine, say security analysts.

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 2025-07-08

Germany to patrol Arctic to counter rising threats from Russia, China in region

Increased activity by Russia and China in the frigid area has prompted calls for a stronger US and allied military presence.

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 2025-07-01

UK to reintroduce nuclear weapon-capable aircraft under NATO to counter Russia threat

Downing Street described the move as the 'biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation.'

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 2025-06-27

Danish navy tests sea drones in Baltic, North Sea in bid to deter Russian 'hybrid' threat

Tensions over the Baltic Sea have heightened since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.