China showed off its nukes and caused problems in the region: 5 Indo-Pacific stories from 2025
2025 was quite an eventful year as far as the Indo-Pacific is concerned, with perhaps the least surprising…
Israel’s multi-front war, lasers and unmanned systems: 2025 review
Israel entered 2025 looking to a new US administration to be a gamechanger for Jerusalem’s multi-front war. Much…
5 top stories on European defense in 2025
Russia’s war in Ukraine rumbled on in 2025, defining Europe’s defense and security landscape for a third successive…
Middle East missiles, large contracts and space ambitions: 2025 review
The last 12 months have been as busy as ever in the Middle East. Throughout the year, strikes…
Spain approves $5.3 billion mega-order of 100 Airbus helicopters
BELFAST — Spain’s Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) procurement agency has formally agreed to purchase 100…
An 82-year mystery ends with missing RAAF fighters found in PNG plane wreckage
When Robert Burrowes got a phone call asking if he was related to Australian Air Force fighter Thomas…
Despite Pope visit and new talks, analysts predict Israeli escalation coming in Lebanon
BEIRUT — In recent days some hope for longterm peace in Lebanon was raised following a high-profile visit…
Compromise NDAA protects Wedgetail, greenlights Black Hawk multiyear buys
WASHINGTON — In keeping with tradition, lawmakers’ compromise fiscal 2026 defense policy bill released late Sunday tweaks several…
Thai F-16s Strike Cambodia in Blow to Trump-Backed Peace Plan
Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian military sites Monday after a deadly border skirmish, the most dramatic escalation…
Hegseth Stands Firm With Opposition to Next-Gen Navy Fighter Jet
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated his opposition to Navy plans to develop its next-generation F/A-XX fighter jet, arguing…
Germany Closes Air Defense Gap With Israeli Missile Shield
Israel completed the handover of the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile defense system to Germany on Wednesday, marking the…
Forget the F-35 Fighter: The JAS 39 Gripen ‘Lights the Fuse’ Every Time
Key Points and Summary – The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter built around one…