Alex BERCA Summary: Explaining the notion of aggression in the conditions of the 20th century, after the end of the Second World War and the end of the Cold War. The relations of the Russian Federation with NATO and with the EU. Socio-economic and political analysis of the Russo-Ukrainian war and … [Read more...]

James Jay Carafano Before 9/11, most Americans believed they were safe from foreign attack. The smoking holes in the heart of New York City and the side of the Pentagon set them straight. Perhaps the most consequential aftermath of those horrific tragedies was a national consensus to take … [Read more...]

By: Robert Dougherty The Australian Army has celebrated the acquisition of HIMARS systems as an historic achievement with the new ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of kilometres away with guided missiles. The high mobility artillery rocket systems are the first … [Read more...]

by Marilyn Stern Seth Frantzman, a Middle East correspondent at the Jerusalem Post, executive director of the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis (MECRA), and author of Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future, spoke to a January … [Read more...]

By: Robert Dougherty BAE Systems has delivered the 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fuselage to Lockheed Martin in major milestone in the development of the iconic aircraft. The 1,000th fifth generation fighter rear fuselage was sent to Lockheed Martin for the F-35 on February 7, more … [Read more...]

By: Liam Garman Admiral (Ret’d) Harry Harris Jr told the US House Armed Services Committee that the Royal Australian Navy’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines would be “dramatic” and shift the balance of power in the Indian Ocean. According to ADM (Ret’d) Harris, former … [Read more...]

James Jay Carafano We have been reporting on Russia’s war against Ukraine from the get go. Months ago we concluded this is a war Putin cannot win. That assessment is probably correct. When the fighting stops there will still be a free and independent Ukraine. Currently, the consensus seems to … [Read more...]

James Jay Carafano Early media reports that there were over 20,000 causalities after an earthquake in Türkiye. More are expected to be found, in addition to the widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. Severe aftershocks are making things worse. All this is exacerbated by bitter winter … [Read more...]

By: Thomas Karako The war in Ukraine has decisively confirmed the arrival of a new missile age. This era is characterized by a surge in the global supply and demand signals for both missile-based delivery systems and the means to counter them. In addition to the morale of the Ukrainian people and … [Read more...]

By: Adam Thorn Included in the investment is $277 million to upgrade the training ranges flown over by Growler pilots, as well as upgraded sensor and jamming capabilities. The deal with CEA Technologies will see advanced radar capabilities installed at RAAF Base Am­berley and the … [Read more...]