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Naval Systems

Dark Corridor Between Moscow and Pyongyang: Critical Logistics Mobilization on Arctic Routes

According to Japan and intelligence reports, six cargo ships escorted by Russian warships are carrying out critical shipments to North Korea. The active use of Arctic routes points to a new phase in defense balances.

2 Oct 2026 424 Views

Air Systems

A New Breath for Pentagon's UAV Needs: Ukraine's Combat-Tested Technologies Headed to the US

US-based defense startup Powerus is preparing to go public with the aim of bringing Ukraine's combat-proven unmanned aerial vehicle technologies to the US and strengthening the Pentagon's supply chain.

2 Oct 2026 360 Views

Naval Systems

Critical Threshold Crossed for Next-Generation U212NFS Submarine for the Italian Navy

Fincantieri laid the keel of the second U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) class submarine, which will add strength to the Italian Navy, during a ceremony held at the Muggiano shipyard.

1 Oct 2026 412 Views

Air Systems

California Startups Take the Top Spot in Pentagon's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competition

In the final stage of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance program, California-based Neros Technologies and Perennial Autonomy demonstrated superior performance, securing large-scale procurement contracts.

1 Oct 2026 363 Views

Air Systems

Taiwan's Asymmetric Doctrine: The Ukraine Crisis and the Island's Total Defense Mobilization

In response to increasing Chinese military pressure and a potential naval blockade scenario, Taiwan is taking its "total societal defense" concept to a global dimension through international cooperation, taking the Ukraine model as an example.

1 Oct 2026 348 Views

Naval Systems

Crisis in European Navies: Belgium and Netherlands at a Crossroads in Joint Frigate Project

The joint Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigate project conducted in partnership between the Netherlands and Belgium has reached an impasse due to severe schedule slippages and design issues. Brussels is evaluating Italian and French alternatives to eliminate the risk of an operational gap in 2030.

1 Oct 2026 430 Views