The BRRRRT Act: Congress vs. the USAF to Save the Warthog
On July 20, 2026, the BRRRRT Act was introduced in Congress to keep 126 A-10 Warthogs in service until 2033, defying the USAF’s push to […]
Military
Lockheed Martin anchors NATO’s missile capabilities in Germany
In Ankara, Lockheed Martin is stepping up PAC-3 maintenance and preparing for ATACMS production in Germany in partnership with Rheinmetall. In summary At the NATO […]
The United States is demanding weapons production at a wartime rate
Patriot, THAAD, Tomahawk, SM-3, SM-6 and AMRAAM missiles: Washington is pressing its defence contractors to replenish stocks depleted by conflicts. In summary Washington is now […]
The F-47 is prompting Boeing to rebuild its fighter aircraft industry in St. Louis
Boeing is developing the manufacturing facilities in St. Louis for the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter designed to replace the F-22 and command drones. In summary […]
Why Greenland is undermining NATO
Greenland is at the heart of Arctic defence, missile early warning, critical minerals and allied sovereignty. A crisis at the heart of NATO. In summary […]
Why the promised Patriot licence for Ukraine could transform missile defence against Russia
Washington has promised Kyiv a Patriot licence. This represents a major industrial breakthrough, but is not an immediate solution to the shortage of interceptors. In […]
Russia is aligning itself with China to remain a major power
The Sino-Russian patrol on 27 June reveals genuine military cooperation, but also a growing imbalance in Beijing’s favour. In summary The strategic air patrol conducted […]
The Russian Air Force and the Strain of War: Capabilities, Losses and Operational Future
Russia is making up for some of its aerial losses, but its bombers, early-warning aircraft and maintenance capabilities are weakening after four years of war. […]
Ukrainian firm Fire Point moves from drones to the European missile defence shield
Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point is developing Freyja, a low-cost missile defence system designed in collaboration with Hensoldt to reduce dependence on the Patriot system. In […]
First F-35A Husarz Jets Arrive in Poland
The arrival of F-35As in Poland strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while exposing the financial and technical strains of the American program. In Summary Poland officially […]