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From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

Defense Trends 2025-04-16

Russia intensifies undersea spying as hidden sensors track UK nuclear sub fleet

The sensors could enable Moscow to track and even neutralize the United Kingdom's strategic nuclear assets if war breaks out.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

Defense Trends 2025-04-07

Finland's multi-use bomb shelters inspire Europe as NATO-Russia tensions rise

The Nordic country has bomb shelters to protect almost all its citizens in case of war. In peacetime, the underground facilities are used for recreational activities.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.

From Antonov's giant aircraft to drone fleets, Ukraine is turning old industrial depth into a faster wartime model built on adaptation, production and survival.

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.