New Zealand doubles its defense spending in response to Chinese ambitions
New Zealand is increasing its spending to 2% of GDP, strengthening its military industry, and forging alliances to counter China’s rise. Summary New Zealand plans […]
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Silicon Valley challenges the US military-industrial complex on defense innovation
Tech players such as Palantir and Anduril are challenging traditional defense giants and calling for a overhaul of the US military industrial base. In summary […]
After Israeli strike on Qatar, Gulf accelerates missile defense cooperation
Following an Israeli strike on Qatar, the GCC announces enhanced cooperation on missile defense, revealing regional security vulnerabilities. Summary This month’s Israeli strike against Hamas […]
European defense procurement exceeds $116 billion: major political and industrial challenges
The EU anticipates more than €100 billion in military acquisitions in 2025. Who is leading the way, how, and what are the industrial and political […]
Paris Air Show 2025: security issues explode
Record attendance of 45% for defense at the Paris Air Show, reflecting Europe’s response to Russian and Chinese threats. The Paris Air Show 2025 is […]
Is Europe schizophrenic? F-35 vs autonomous European defense
Europe is buying the American F-35 in huge numbers despite its ambitions for autonomous defense. This is a strategic paradox in the face of geopolitical […]
Europe: fighter jet orders on the rise amid geopolitical uncertainty
Faced with the Russian threat and transatlantic tensions, Europe is massively reviving its fighter jet programs, led by the F-35. Europe is experiencing a marked […]
Meta and Anduril: a strategic alliance for the US military
Meta and Anduril are partnering to develop military XR helmets integrating AI and augmented reality, aimed at improving soldiers’ perception and coordination. Meta Platforms is […]
SpaceX and the US Department of Defense: moving towards strategic dependence?
The Pentagon is integrating SpaceX into its military space architecture, redefining the national defense supply chain. SpaceX, long a commercial player in aerospace, is becoming […]
The impact of increased tariffs on US defense
The impact of Trump’s tariffs on US defense: increased costs, disrupted supply chains, tensions with allies. The recent increases in tariffs imposed by the Trump […]