Stavros Atlamazoglou

Dubai International Airport now employs a low-tech protection scheme for its oil and gas infrastructure that will be instantly familiar to observers of the Ukraine War.

The UK Ministry of Defence announced its intent to buy 72 new RCH 155 howitzers from Rheinmetall—improving interoperability with Germany, which will also use the gun in the near future.

Ukraine's weekend drone swarm attack may have been intended to show the weakness of Russian air defenses—which were unable to fully defend Moscow, despite their heavy concentration there.

The recent aerial exercises in Florida brought together aircraft from the US Navy and US Air Force—intended to ensure that they could operate as a joint force in the event of a future conflict.

The US Army is expected to use the Barracuda missiles as “stand-off” weapons in the event of a future conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

As it recovers from the financial crisis of the early 2010s, Greece has poured resources into strengthening the Hellenic Navy—most recently through the purchase of at least two Italian-made frigates.

The JS Natori, the first of the Mogami class of frigates, seen during its launch ceremony in June 2024. The Natori entered service on May 21. (Japan Ministry of Defense)

US Central Command indicated that the strikes had taken place on Iranian vessels detected while attempting to lay mines in the Persian Gulf.

The recent naval exercises were intended to test the skills of the Navy's large reserve component, giving it a backup force to draw from in the event of a major conflict.

The RNMB Ariadne, a British naval drone, prepares to dock inside the RFA Lyme Bay dock landing ship in May 2026.