Defence Industry & Procurement

Global Defence Industry Outlook 2026: Spending, Supply Chains and Strategic Investment

The global defence industry in 2026 stands at the intersection of geopolitical competition, industrial expansion and technological acceleration. After years of constrained growth in parts of the world, global military...

Future Warfare: Hypersonics, AI and the Transformation of Military Power

Military technology is reshaping the character of conflict at a pace not seen in decades. Hypersonic weapons, AI in military systems, drone warfare 2026 concepts and next generation fighter programs...

European Defence Transformation: Capabilities, Industry and Strategic Autonomy

The European defence transformation in 2026 represents one of the most significant structural shifts in the continent’s security architecture since the end of the Cold War. After decades of constrained...

Indo-Pacific Security Architecture: Military Balance and Strategic Shifts

Indo-Pacific security has become the central axis of global power competition in 2026. What was once framed as a regional balance issue is now widely recognized as the defining strategic...

Global Defense Spending Trends 2026: Where the Money Is Going

Global defense spending 2026 reflects a structural shift in international security priorities. After years of incremental growth, military expenditures have entered a period of sustained acceleration driven by geopolitical competition,...

Europe’s Air Defense Expansion: IRIS-T, Patriot and Arrow 3 in Focus

European air defense systems have moved to the center of strategic planning across the continent. Since 2022, the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, military bases and civilian population centers to missile...

South China Sea Military Buildup: What It Means for Regional Stability

The South China Sea military buildup has entered a new phase in 2026. What was once characterized by incremental island construction and maritime patrols has evolved into a complex network...

Hypersonic Weapons Race: US, China and Russia in 2026

The global competition over hypersonic missiles 2026 has become one of the defining elements of strategic military modernization. The United States, China and Russia are investing heavily in systems capable...

NATO Adopts Ambitious 5% Defence Spending Target.

NATO’s decision to adopt an ambitious 5 percent defence spending target marks a profound shift in the alliance’s strategic posture. For decades, the benchmark of 2 percent of gross domestic...

Unmanned aerial systems are evolving from support tools into trusted teammates

Unmanned aerial systems are undergoing a profound transformation. Once primarily used for reconnaissance and surveillance, they are now evolving into trusted teammates within integrated military formations. Advances in artificial intelligence,...