In recent years, Donald Trump's foreign policy has had a significant impact on Europe's defence dynamics. His repeated threats not to defend NATO members have prompted European countries to seriously reflect on the need to strengthen their defensive capabilities. The war in Ukraine has further exacerbated the situation, [...]
The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, recently concluded a visit to the United States, which focused on strengthening cooperation between NATO and the United States in preparation for the summit to be held in The Hague. During his visit, Rutte had high-level meetings with leading NATO [...]
Taiwanese authorities this month accused the Chinese captain of the cargo ship Hong Tai 58 of damaging an undersea communication cable connecting the island with the Penghu archipelago, located near the Chinese coast. This case is a clear example of how sabotage of undersea cables - an activity that is difficult to prove - [...]
VICENZA/TUNISIA - "African Lion 25", the largest military exercise ever organised by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), officially began on 22 April 2025 in Tunisia. The event, which will run until 30 April in the North African country, will subsequently also involve Ghana, Morocco and Senegal from May onwards, bringing more than 10,000 [...]
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Defence Medical Services (DMS), recently unveiled an innovative portable oxygen delivery system designed to significantly improve survival rates of soldiers and civilians in emergency situations, particularly on the battlefield. This system, which [...]
On 1 November, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk officially announced the start of work on the construction of defensive lines on the border with Russia as part of the 'East Shield' initiative. This programme, launched in May, aims to strengthen Polish borders with Belarus and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. The initiative represents [...]
The Veterans' Survey 2022, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 23 April 2025, provides an in-depth picture of the working status of British veterans.According to the data collected, less than half of all veterans (46.9%) were employed or self-employed, while an almost equal number (46.1%) were retired. The majority of those in work were [...].
Italian amphibious excellence finds its most complete expression in the Brigata Marina San Marco (BMSM), a unit that represents the cutting edge of the Navy's sea projection capability. From the Marine Fusiliers of the 1st Regiment, specialists in landing operations, to the naval security teams of the 2nd Regiment, every component of the [...]
With the signing of the contract between the Terrestrial Armaments Directorate (TERRARM) and the IOC (Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium, composed in equal parts of IDV and Leonardo), the programme for the new Medium Armoured Vehicle 30 New Generation (VBM 30 NG) got underway. This programme concerns a profound evolution of the FRECCIA, the 8×8 rotary vehicle in service [...].
In 2025, the US Armed Forces took a momentous step towards the concept of decision dominance on the battlefield with the introduction of the TITAN (Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node) system. This programme marks a break with the past: it is not just a new combat vehicle, but [...]
