U.S. aerospace manufacturer Bell Textron has established a subsidiary in Ukraine and is pursuing a potential Foreign Military Sale of its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters as part of a broader strategy to modernize the country’s Soviet-era rotary-wing fleet. Phil Fickes, Director of Bell Textron Ukraine, said the initiative reflects a … Read more
France has indicated its willingness to transfer technology and support the integration of Indian-made weapons into Rafale fighter jets as New Delhi advances plans to procure 114 additional aircraft under a major “Make in India” programme, potentially marking one of the largest defence-industrial collaborations between the two countries. “Yes, we are comfortable sharing technology, and … Read more
Poland plans to acquire two additional squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, signaling a potential expansion of one of Europe’s most ambitious military modernization programs as Warsaw seeks to strengthen deterrence capabilities amid growing security concerns over Russia. The announcement was made by Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the inaugural flight of Poland’s first … Read more
Ukraine is increasingly integrating unmanned technologies across the battlefield, with the growing use of robotic systems underscoring that broader effort. While aerial drones have become a defining feature of their war of resistance against Russia’s ongoing invasion since 2022, the Ukrainian military planners are now increasingly turning to ground-based robots for logistics, casualty evacuation and … Read more
China’s latest maritime operations east of Taiwan, which Beijing linked to Japan-Philippines delimitation talks, when viewed alongside its more than two years of regular incursions in waters around Taiwan’s offshore islands, including Kinmen, Matsu and Pratas, point to a broader effort to expand its sustained military presence across strategically important waters of the first island … Read more
Russia’s economy is slowing after two years of strong wartime-driven growth, with weakening investment, softer demand and high borrowing costs weighing on activity. While business leaders and economists say lower interest rates could help revive demand and support a gradual recovery, deeper structural challenges, including sanctions, heavy defense spending, and demographic decline, remain significant long-term … Read more
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is in discussions with manufacturers in India and Saudi Arabia to launch local production of hardware devices powered by its software, as the company seeks to expand internationally and reduce reliance on physical exports, founder Eugene Kaspersky said. Under the model being considered, local partners would manufacture hardware products incorporating Kaspersky … Read more
As instability in the Middle East prompts governments and businesses to seek alternative trade routes, South Korea is moving to develop Arctic shipping links through Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR). The push not only reflects Seoul’s growing Arctic ambitions but also underscores their potential to help Russia regain influence over trade flows between Asia and … Read more
Reports that the European Union (EU) is weighing a freeze on its Russian oil price cap as the Middle East crisis drives up energy costs expose Europe’s heavy dependence on fuel imports from the Persian Gulf and point to an emerging dynamic whereby, if the conflict persists into late 2026 or beyond, pressure to soften … Read more
An Iranian state-linked hacking group tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sabotaged industrial refrigeration systems at an Israeli food-processing facility, causing severe equipment failures and highlighting growing cyber risks facing operational technology networks, according to cybersecurity researchers. The attack was detailed in a report by threat intelligence firm Profero, which described it as … Read more
