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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 2025-06-06

Ukraine's drone attack on Russian bombers shatters myth of Kremlin invincibility

Outgunned Ukraine blew up strategic bombers that overconfident Russia had parked outdoors in the Far North and Far East. Ukraine has once again proven that nowhere is safe in Russia.

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 2025-06-04

France launches $1.7 billion upgrade of strategic air base to host nuclear bombers

The Luxeuil base will become the 4th, but most modern, base in France capable of storing nuclear weapons.

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 2025-05-21

Germany vows to build Europe's strongest army amid rising Russia threat

The decision comes amid growing alarm across Europe that the Kremlin's military ambitions may eventually extend beyond 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 2025-05-19

France fast-tracks combat-ready military robots as Ukraine war accelerates innovation

The French army has explored the use of ground robots since 2021, but the war in Ukraine, where drones are reshaping warfare, has enormously accelerated their evolution.

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 2025-05-14

Lithuania bolsters defenses as Baltic states brace for potential Russian threat

The defensive measures by the country reflect growing concerns throughout NATO's eastern flank about Moscow's apparent ambition to rebuild its former sphere of influence.

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 2025-05-01

North Korea's Kim oversees test firing from warship, eyes nukes for navy

The ship is big enough to carry both ship-to-surface and ship-to-air missiles, say observers.

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 2025-04-29

Growing concerns push Germany to reinforce NATO's eastern flank in Lithuania

Lithuania's strategic position -- wedged between the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and Belarus, a close ally of Moscow -- makes it particularly vulnerable.

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 2025-04-24

Denmark invests in drone warfare as Russian threat looms over Baltics

The initiative draws directly on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and aims to make Denmark more resilient to potential aggression.

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 2025-04-21

Russia's shrinking army turns to convicts, foreign mercenaries as casualties soar

Military recruitment has dropped fivefold since its peak in mid-2024 -- with contract signings with the Russian Defense Ministry dropping from 200–250 a day to just 40 in January 2025.

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 2025-04-17

Poland reinforces military, strategic alliances as Russian threat looms

In 2025, defense expenditures are expected to increase to 4.7% of GDP, and in 2026 they will exceed 5% of GDP.