The Low-Altitude Gap: How the Galați Drone Incident is Reshaping European Security The recent incursion of a Russian attack drone into the Romanian city of Galați, which struck a residential apartment block, marks a chilling escalation in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. For NATO, this is no longer a theoretical threat; it is a tactical … Read more
Beyond Multilateralism: Why ‘Coalitions of the Willing’ Are the Future of Global Security The traditional pillars of international cooperation—large, slow-moving multilateral institutions—are being tested like never before. In an era where cyber warfare, AI-driven disinformation, and the vulnerability of critical subsea infrastructure define national security, the old rulebook is proving insufficient. As Singapore’s Defence Minister … Read more
The Union government has initiated the formal process to reclaim the 27.3-acre site occupied by the Delhi Gymkhana Club on Safdarjung Road. Under an order issued by the Land and Development Office (L&. DO) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the club management has been directed to surrender the entire premises—including all structures, … Read more
Government Announces $1.58 Billion Maritime Security Investment Defence Minister Chris Penk has unveiled a $1.58 billion investment package aimed at bolstering the nation’s maritime security. The funding, announced ahead of the Budget to be delivered this coming Thursday, is designed to address both offensive and defensive capabilities as the government shifts its focus toward securing … Read more
The Rise of Directed Energy: How Laser Weapons Are Ending the Era of Cheap Drone Warfare For years, military commanders have faced a lopsided economic reality: it costs millions of dollars in interceptor missiles to shoot down a single “suicide” drone that costs mere pennies to produce. That era is rapidly coming to an end. … Read more
Drone Wars on NATO’s Eastern Flank: What the Baltic Drone Incidents Mean for Europe’s Future Security Updated: May 20, 2024 • Security Trends The skies over Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, were locked down for an hour this week after reports of a suspected drone incursion—just the latest in a string of alarming incidents along NATO’s eastern … Read more
Systematic Removal of Commemorative Poppies from Auckland Veterans’ Graves Thousands of dollars’ worth of commemorative ceramic poppies have been “deliberately and systematically” removed from veterans’ graves across multiple Auckland cemeteries, according to the New Zealand Remembrance Army. View this post on Instagram about New Zealand Remembrance Army, Systematic Removal of Commemorative Poppies From Instagram — … Read more
The Shift Toward Presumptive Recognition in Veteran Health For decades, the burden of proof in military health claims has rested squarely on the shoulders of the veteran. To receive compensation or care, a service member often had to provide a “smoking gun”—direct, scientific evidence linking a specific illness to a specific event during their service. … Read more
The New Era of Connectivity: How Multi-Orbit Satellite Networks are Transforming the Asia-Pacific The recent deployment of the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite marks more than just a successful launch; it signals a fundamental shift in how the world approaches global connectivity. By targeting the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with a spacecraft capable of delivering more than 1 … Read more
The Global Arms Vacuum: Why Demand is Surging The world is currently witnessing a significant boom in the demand for weaponry. As democracies experience increasingly under threat, the urgency to secure defense capabilities has reached a fever pitch. This surge is compounded by a critical supply issue: existing manufacturers are struggling to keep pace while … Read more