Iran and an accelerated nuclear arms race in the Middle East
Could the West's failure to secure a new nuclear deal with Iran, force some Arab and Middle East countries to develop their own nuclear weapon programmes?
UK government inquiry to gather evidence about policing PMCs
A UK government inquiry aims to better understand how private military contractors like the Wagner Group operate, and whether members can be sanctioned.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like conventional warfare on steroids. But focusing on traditional tactics, may prevent us from seeing the advantages of a ‘sneaky war’ against Russia.
Jonny Mortimer Hendry, a former Captain in the Parachute Regiment, is competing in the 250 km Marathon des Sables wearing body armour, to raise awareness of soldier's mental health.
Israel's SPIKE missiles are among the most combat-proven anti-tank guided missiles [ATGM] in the world, but Israel has refused to send them to Ukraine. What is behind its decision?
How does the Russia–Ukraine crisis stack up in terms of numbers?
Ukraine may have strengthened its military power, but Russia's overall military presence on its border and in Belarus is almost equivalent to the size of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
What is Russia's strategy in Ukraine and what would a Russian invasion look like?
By amassing forces on Ukraine's border, Russia is demonstrating to Ukraine and the West that it wants its buffer zone with the West to remain intact and NATO free.
UK MoD is wasting billions of dollars in taxpayers money, according to Labour dossier
The Labour Party's 'Dossier of Waste,' says the UK Ministry of Defence is failing British troops and taxpayers by mismanaging defence contracts worth billions.
Up against a more sophisticated and well-funded Israeli Defence Force, Hamas is using kamikaze drones and rockets it has built with help from Iran or smuggled from Russia.
Israel's Iron Dome Defence System recently celebrated 10 years since its first combat encounter on April 7, 2011. But is it as effective today as it was then?
The pandemic prevented Israeli defence companies from attending IDEX 2021, but future defence co-operation with the UAE looks promising, say officials.
Small unmanned aircraft systems present a growing threat to US personnel, facilities and assets. Now the US Department of Defense has a strategy to counter them.
UK PM Boris Johnson announces £16.5 billion boost for defence spending
The UK MoD's £16.5 billion windfall will be spent on shiny new toys, but legacy platforms still need to be maintained and the Equipment Plan is way over budget.
Following last year's GPS-denial attack, Israel's defence industry has stepped up efforts to combat GPS jamming by adapting systems used for air-borne anti-jamming.
Rheinmetall's newly developed Lynx IFV scores first major order from NATO and EU member country Hungary, which will build some of the vehicles locally.
Trump Makes Good On His Promise to Reduce US Footprint in Germany
US troops to withdraw from Germany in highly politicised move in which President Donald Trump labelled Germany as "delinquent in their 2% fee to NATO.”
Remote Combat Vehicles: Reimagining the Battlefield
Milrem Robotics says its Remote Combat Vehicle, with the Cockerill remote weapons station, could provide additional eyes and firepower on the battlefield or logistics convoys.
The advent of drones like the MQ-9 Reaper have made it easier for militaries to launch attacks like the one the US ordered against Iran's General Soleimani.
George Washington suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the British. But by using guerrilla tactics, he altered the course of the American Revolution.
Guerrilla Warfare: Kings of Revolution, William Wallace was a virtual unknown before he rose up to defeat the British at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The NORA-B52 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer is designed to provide powerful, sudden and rapid fire against tactically, operatively and strategically significant targets at greater distances.
Countries are exploiting the benefits of Unmanned Ground Vehicles to encompass a wide range of missions (combat, ISR, EOD), and work has even begun on an unmanned main battle tank.
UK MoD announces plan to rejoin Boxer programme and not run competition for UK MIV programme after Australia selects the 8x8 for its Land 400 Phase 2 programme.
Active Protection Systems at International Armoured Vehicles 2018
How safe are Active Protection Systems? Israel's Trophy system is "combat proven," whilst ADS's APS has been benchmarked against a civilian safety standard.
Rheinmetall's Lynx - Minimising Technical Risk and Cost
Rheinmetall's Lynx IFV hopes to provide a price point that captures the imagination of the export market. Its first potential customer could be Australia.
Immediately following the UK vote to leave the EU, the pound declined in value, which is likely to impact the cost of already announced defence acquisition programmes and support costs for in-service equipment.
By Stuart Young, Peter Antill and Richard Fisher - 03 January 2017
Russia’s next-generation battle tank, the Armata T-14, is causing a stir with its uncrewed turret, increased lethality and hard-kill Active Protection System.
The first battle tank was developed 100 years ago. As a mobile, protected weapon platform, the battle tank remains an important component of modern ground forces.