Ukraine carried out a major overnight drone attack on the St Petersburg region, hitting an oil terminal in the city and infrastructure near the Baltic port of Vysotsk, according to Russian regional of
During BALTOPS 2026 in Liepaja, Latvia, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Panama City and Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1 conducted a multinational harbor protection demonstration to show
NATO turns drone Task Force X to the Arctic
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NATO has launched Task Force X-Arctic, a new 18-month initiative to test uncrewed and autonomous systems in the challenging conditions of the North Atlantic and Arctic. The alliance research vessel *A
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A French Rafale fighter jet taking part in NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unidentified drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia on Monday, according to Latvian and French offic
Sweden has ordered Saab’s Loke counter-drone system to strengthen short-range air defense against the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The procurement reflects a major sh
Russia is developing a new military communications network for the Arctic region, utilizing lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Internal documents from the Research Institute of Communica
On March 13, 2026, a young officer from the French Navy, referred to as Arthur, inadvertently disclosed the precise location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while using the Strava fitness ap
Observations from Earth
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Maritime persistent surveillance faces challenges due to the vast ocean area, numerous vessels, and the limitations of detection technologies. The cost of monitoring varies significantly, with manned
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, an ambitious infrastructure project set to open in 2029, will span approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles) beneath the Baltic Sea, connecting Denmark and Germany. This €7.4 bill
How is France preparing for war in space?
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Feb 21
# How is France preparing for war in space?
**Source**: [polytechnique-insights.com](https://polytechnique-insights.com/en/columns/space/how-is-france-preparing-for-war-in-space) | **Author**: Philip
Four Things to Know About Hybrid Air Denial
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Feb 11
Russia's use of commercial drones to disrupt European airports highlights a new hybrid air denial strategy that combines peacetime coercion with traditional military tactics. The European Union is res
PRC Targets NATO Frontline States - Jamestown
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Feb 7
The People's Republic of China (PRC) is increasingly targeting NATO frontline states through technology access, influence networks, and dual-use infrastructure, which may undermine NATO's cohesion and
Experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) emphasize the crucial role of unmanned systems in Arctic maritime defense amid increasing tensions with Russia and China. The Arctic has bec
Unmanned systems key to Arctic maritime defense, experts say
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Experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) emphasize the crucial role of unmanned systems in Arctic maritime defense amid increasing tensions with Russia and China. The Arctic has bec
A recent report highlights the increasing pressure on Russia's shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, exacerbated by EU sanctions that now blacklist over 600 vessels. In response, Russia has begun deploying
The AIRCAT Bengal MC, unveiled in April 2025, marks a significant advancement in naval autonomy, resulting from a collaboration between Eureka Naval Craft and Greenroom Robotics. This proposed 36-mete