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2026

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E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: new upgrade

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: new upgrade

By Cesare 4 October 2026
Sea

During April 2026. Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, completed flight testing of the...

The Evolution of NATO

The Evolution of NATO

By Cesare 19 August 2026

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO, is one of the most influential military...

The Best Modern Bombers in the World

The Best Modern Bombers in the World

By Cesare 19 August 2026
Air

Since the dawn of military aviation, bombers have occupied a unique place in air warfare.

Saab GlobalEye: The Eye in the Sky

Saab GlobalEye: The Eye in the Sky

By Cesare 19 August 2026
Air

In an era where information can be more valuable than firepower, the ability to detect threats first, track...

Conflict, Technology, and the Changing Face of Global Security

Conflict, Technology, and the Changing Face of Global Security

By Cesare 19 August 2026

The world is confronting one of its most complex security environments since the end of the Cold War.

Russia increases its influence in Madagascar

Russia increases its influence in Madagascar

By Charmaine 29 June 2026

After the coup d’état in Madagascar on 12 October 2025, Moscow’s influence in the Indian Ocean island has...

The Modern Chinese Air Force

The Modern Chinese Air Force

By Cesare 29 June 2026
Air

The modern Chinese air force has undergone one of the most dramatic military transformations of the...

Latest Developments in the Iran War

Latest Developments in the Iran War

By Cesare 29 June 2026

The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has escalated into one of the most...

USA Next-Generation Guided-Missile Destroyer programme

USA Next-Generation Guided-Missile Destroyer programme

By Cesare 29 June 2026
Sea

The DDG(X) program, officially designated as the Next-Generation Guided-Missile Destroyer program within the...

Panther KF51: 4th Generation tank

Panther KF51: 4th Generation tank

By Cesare 29 June 2026

The Panther KF51 represents a significant advancement in armoured warfare as a fourth-generation main battle...

Milkor Frontier XL High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle

Milkor Frontier XL High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle

By Cesare 29 June 2026

At the World Defence Show 2026, the South African defence manufacturer Milkor formally introduced its...

The Golden Dome of America

The Golden Dome of America

By Charmaine 19 May 2026

The massive, multi-layered missile defence network known as the Golden Dome was introduced by the second...

US Navy begins developing new fighter tactics

US Navy begins developing new fighter tactics

By Cesare 24 April 2026
Air

While the deployment of an operational autonomous fighter aircraft may still be several years away, the...

World’s largest aircraft carrier under construction

World’s largest aircraft carrier under construction

By Cesare 24 April 2026
Sea

The Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is currently under construction for the United...