DOWNLOAD IPFS A newly published strategic paper has warned NATO against over-relying on drone systems at the expense of conventional military firepower. The report urges alliance members to maintain a balanced force structure, cautioning that the growing emphasis on unmanned platforms must not come at the cost of capabilities such[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UXV Combatant, a bold British concept warship unveiled in 2007, was designed to lead a new generation of drone-carrying vessels but never progressed beyond the design stage. Developed by BVT Surface Fleet, now BAE Systems Maritime, the proposal aimed to merge traditional firepower with cutting-edge unmanned operations[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS NATO warships have completed joint training exercises in Arctic waters as part of Exercise Joint Viking 2025, a multinational operation held in the Norwegian fjords. The exercise brought together vessels from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Norway under the alliance’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, focusing on high-intensity[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Police have released images of 40 individuals they are seeking to identify in connection with violent disorder during last summer’s riots across parts of England and Northern Ireland. The appeal comes after more than 1,800 arrests were made following widespread unrest triggered by misinformation spread on social media.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Leonardo has agreed to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) and Astra from Iveco Group for €1.7 billion, a transaction expected to reshape Europe’s land defence sector. Signed on 30 July 2025, the deal is scheduled for completion by the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. The acquisition[Read More…]