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Robot Soldiers in Ukraine: Foundation Delivers the First Phantom MK-1
In February, Foundation delivered two humanoid robots, Phantom MK-1, to Ukraine, designed to support reconnaissance oper...
14 April 2026
Regent Squire the Seaplanes of the Pacific - from Balbo's Flying Formations to the Drones of the Future
The Regent Squire, a ground effect drone, marks the return of seaplanes in military transport, inspired by Italo Balbo's...
14 April 2026
Susan Coyle: The First Woman to Lead the Australian Army
Susan Coyle is the first woman to become Chief of the Australian Army, a historic role after 125 years. With a career th...
13 April 2026
Eurofighter Typhoon: Successful Test for the Low-Cost Anti-Drone Missile
BAE Systems successfully tested the APKWS laser kit on an Eurofighter Typhoon, transforming 70 mm rockets into low-cost...
12 April 2026
US Army - Project ARIA: Artificial Intelligence for the Modern Soldier
Project ARIA, launched by the U.S. Army in 2026, integrates artificial intelligence to transform operations, planning, a...
12 April 2026
Iran, no peace agreement: how the Pasdaran will block Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Pasdaran) prepares the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz with smart mines, swarms...
12 April 2026
Defense and Geopolitics: Why Turkey is Betting Again on the Italian-French SAMP/T
After years of tensions, Turkey reopens dialogue with Italy and France for the SAMP/T missile system, essential for its...
11 April 2026
Andromeda: The Pentagon Launches the $1.8 Billion Space Area Surveillance
The U.S. Space Force has awarded $1.843 billion in contracts to the Andromeda program, which will replace the GSSAP syst...
10 April 2026
Iran: Coercive Negotiation to Win the Peace or Selective Battle to Win the War
09 April 2026
Selective Withdrawal: Trump's New Doctrine for NATO
The meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary Rutte marked a strategy shift: the U.S. will not withdraw from NATO but wil...
09 April 2026
State Start-up: The NATO Lesson to Transform Italian Genius into Industrial Power
The UNITE – Brave NATO program, launched in 2025, aims to scale civilian technologies for defense, focusing on drones, s...
08 April 2026
RQ-180: a Ghost in the Skies of Tehran
The RQ-180, a secret U.S. stealth drone, born from a project in the 1980s, is a silent protagonist in Operation Epic Fur...
08 April 2026
Mossberg 590A1: The new "shield" against drones for the US Army
The US Army has purchased 17-inch Mossberg 590A1 pump-action shotguns, optimized to shoot down short-range drones with t...
08 April 2026
US Army deploys the M111 - The hand grenade that goes through walls
The Pentagon introduces the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, the first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam era. Unlike frag...
07 April 2026
Fire Point: the Ukrainian Patriot against Russian and Iranian ballistic missiles
The Ukrainian company Fire Point aims to launch by 2027 an economical air defense system, alternative to the expensive A...
07 April 2026
Germany, traveling for over 3 months requires Army authorization: men of conscription age targeted
In Germany, men between 17 and 45 years old will need to obtain military authorization for stays abroad exceeding three...
05 April 2026
A-10 Thunderbolt: the USA deploys more Warthogs in the Gulf
The U.S. Air Force increases its presence in the Persian Gulf with about 30 A-10C Thunderbolt II to counter drones and I...
05 April 2026
Earthquake at the Pentagon: Randy George's Resignation and Washington's New Doctrine
The immediate resignation of General Randy George, 41st Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, marks a political turning point...
04 April 2026
An American F-15E shot down by Iran. One pilot recovered by American Special Forces infiltrated in enemy territory. The other is still missing.
An American F-15E was shot down over Iran, the first US fighter jet directly hit by the enemy in the Middle East conflic...
03 April 2026
Germany and the Year of Change: The 2026 Procurement Plan
Germany has allocated 48 billion euros for 2026, aiming to transform the Bundeswehr into an army ready for conventional...
03 April 2026
The Revolution of Air Defense: The Success of the "Digital Dome" in Ukraine
In March 2026, Ukraine achieved a record 90% interception rate of hypersonic missiles and drones thanks to the integrati...
03 April 2026
USS Massachusetts: The New Jewel of the US Navy Enters Service
On March 28, 2026, the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), a Virginia-class fast attack submarine, entered service in Boston. 1...
03 April 2026
The Sword of the Rising Sun: Japan Integrates the Tomahawk on JS Chōkai
Japan has successfully integrated Tomahawk missiles on the destroyer JS Chōkai, marking a shift from reactive defense to...
02 April 2026
Operation Epic Fury: The Tomahawk Rain and the New War of Attrition in the Middle East
Operation Epic Fury saw the record launch of over 850 Tomahawk missiles to strike strategic targets, marking a new era i...
02 April 2026
