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Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and the role of uncrewed maritime vehicles

Despite the protracted attrition on the front lines of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, a bright spot emerged for Ukrainian…
Australia makes progress in attainment of AUKUS ‘Pillar 1’

Since the AUKUS pact was signed in September 2021, the agreement remains as relevant as ever. Continued tensions in the…
Why Russia and Ukraine will not settle in 2024

Since the start of the Russia/Ukraine war, and notably in the early summer of 2024, numerous conflict experts have called…
Ukraine’s drone production ramps up

In large-scale, high-intensity warfare, the military industry can itself become a target. In Ukraine, tank factories and air force maintenance…
Spanish Navy’s subsurface threat now reliant on a single submarine

The Spanish Navy has decommissioned the last of its Galerna-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) at a ceremony on 16 February, with…

Hungary signals willingness for Swedish Nato membership

On Monday 5 February, the parliament of Hungary called a special session to deliberate Sweden’s accession into the Nato alliance.…
Universal appeal: OPVs and corvettes proliferate

The definition of naval ship classes can be notoriously arbitrary – for instance, two new corvettes for the Philippine Navy…
3D battlefield printing in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has seen the first widespread application of 3D printing on the battlefield, primarily by Ukrainian forces.…
US 2024 elections to impact defence spending

With more than two billion voters expected to cast a ballot, 2024 is a busy year for democracy. While many…
Danish defence investment and international co-operation grows

Several events in Denmark highlight the country’s growing appetite for increased military preparedness and heightened co-operation with NATO allies. In…