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Germany may send frigate for patrolling South China Sea

Germany is likely to send a warship in the politically sensitive South China Sea in what constitutes...

Can the British Army Modernize Under Pressure?

As bad luck would have it, the need for expensive new equipment comes at a time when...

Is the Swiss Army the best in Europe?

Ranking military power is a tricky business, as it relies on numerous factors, and also because every...

British Army to Phase out AS-90s Artillery: What’s Next?

The British Army will soon begin the phasing out of its AS-90 Vickers artillery, which is nearing...

Franco-German Consolidation: Next Steps at KNDS

KNDS, a Franco-German joint venture in land weapons, seeks a more streamlined management with the appointment of...

Britain may use military to transport COVID-19 vaccine

A rear view of the new USAF C-17 transport aircraft on the tarmac being serviced by ground support services.

Bulgaria to spend $6 million for integrated border surveillance system

Based on data from the public procurement register from Bulgaria’s Ministry of Interior, the maintenance and restoration...

The UK’s defence budget: choices must be made

A bumpy road, Britain’s military has been on, to say the least. Slashed budgets, dwindling support, some...

New artillery fleet: lessons learned from the MIV and Boxer

The MoD took an immense risk when it decided to purchase the Boxer Infantry vehicle, throwing budgetary...

Germany’s Ramstein Airbase to host NATO’s space center

According to officials, defense minister from NATO countries are expected to approve a plan this week which...

France strategically appoints Christophe Penot as ambassador to Indo-Pacific region

In a development that marks France boldly pushing back China’s Communist Party’s growing influence in the region,...

Transformation of British military required to counter authoritarian rivals: Gen. Nick Carter

Police officials in Beijing, China. In a speech at the Policy Exchange think tank, British General Nick Carter...