European military experts are warning that Moscow’s latest drone and missile incursions into NATO skies are no accident—they’re a test of Europe’s defenses. In response, a coalition of analysts and civic leaders is calling for the creation of Skyshield, a joint European air-defense zone that would…

Defiant Ukrainian publisher in frontline Kharkiv conserves city’s literary tradition 16 September, 01:20 PM Exclusive Share: Oleksandr Savchuk (Photo: Oleksandr Savchuk) Author: The owner of Savchuk publishing house, a newer name amongst the grand old houses of the ancient book city, imparts a…

The future of conflict in Africa is being built on three pillars: mercenaries, drones and false information, according to analyst Alessandro Arduino. In his new book, “Money for Mayhem,” Arduino, an affiliate lecturer at King’s College London, sees future conflicts in Africa being built around…

Based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, analysts and officials in Berlin have begun to push the idea that the German Air Force may need to move forward with the acquisition of between three and six new Pegasus signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft. This would allow it to strengthen its…

Abstract: This forecast estimates percentage odds for a collapse or partial collapse of the Russian state and economy if Russia’s war on Ukraine continues. It covers vital global interests in context, effects of diplomacy, factors causing collapse, demographic weaknesses, seized asset use, and the…

16 September, 2025 UkraineEurope Former Senior CIA Operations Officer, Member of Senior Executive Service and Adjunct Professor of Russian/Soviet Studies Glenn Corn is a former Senior Executive in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who worked for 34 years in the U.S. Intelligence, Defense, and…

Introduction: The Problem with Conventional COIN U.S. COIN doctrine, with its detailed field manuals and interagency frameworks, remains caught up in its reliance on building national armies—often exacerbated by misalignment between military and civilian efforts and the neglect of law enforcement…

In the event of early elections in France, Marine Le Pen's party National Rally has every chance of winning a majority and, for the first time in history, forming its own government. Such a prospect is a real shock both for Ukraine and for many French people. Created in 1972 by Jean-Marie Le Pen,…

Photo: depositphotos The introduction of sanctions by Ukraine against the largest Romanian port of Constanta may lead to an increase in fuel prices, since currently 25% of diesel fuel is imported into the country through this port, believes director of the consulting company A-95 Serhiy Kuyun.…

On Sept. 3, 2025, China celebrated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan by staging a carefully choreographed event in which 26 world leaders were offered a podium view of Beijing’s impressive military might. The show of strength was deliberate and reignited a debate in Western media over…

The Brave1-developed drones can target forward bases, supply lines, and infrastructure deep behind enemy lines, forcing adversaries to reconsider defensive strategies and highlighting the growing importance of locally developed, rapidly deployable UAV technology. This signals a potential shift in…

Spurred by belligerent Russia and the war in Ukraine, Poland has raced to build the largest European army in NATO. As Western officials warn about an open clash with Moscow within the next five years, Warsaw readies to bear the brunt of such a war. But while the country moved to amass an impressive…

Russian media announced the first deployment of a fiber-optic naval drone to the Black Sea Fleet. Designed to act as a suicide drone, carry FPV drones, and target Ukrainian maritime drones, Defense Express reported on September 8. The idea of using a fiber-optic cable for control could extend range…

Russian imports from China plummeted 17.8% in August compared to last year, Chinese customs data shows, marking the steepest monthly decline since Moscow began relying on Beijing as its economic lifeline after invading Ukraine. The collapse in trade that once sustained Putin’s war economy has…

France to Restore Nostradamus Radar Capable of Scanning as Far as Ural Mountains #Air Defense #Europe #France #World Nostradamus Radar. September 4, 2025. Photo: Sebastien Lecornu France has announced a major modernization of the Nostradamus radar, located in the Eure-et-Loir department. The Defense…

China is preparing to allow Russian energy companies to issue yuan-denominated bonds on its domestic market for the first time since 2017, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Chinese regulators told executives from major Russian firms at an August meeting…

For nearly a decade, Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay has been home to what the state parks describes as a “budding population” of coyotes. Late last month park workers got a fascinating glimpse at the animal’s journey to the island. Angel Island staffers traveling by boat saw a coyote swimming…

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Medvedev visits Rzhev on September 3, 2025 Dmitry Medvedev’s official website / Ekaterina Shtukina / Public domain In a new essay for the state-run news agency TASS, Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev claims that Finland is laying the groundwork for a possible NATO attack against…

The share of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Russia's banking sector is rising amid an economic slowdown. Details: By the end of Q2 2025, non-performing loans in Russia's corporate sector had climbed to 10.4% of the portfolio, totalling US$111.9 billion – an increase of US$8.6 billion over the…

The commissioning of this ship was led by Admiral Aleksandr Moiseev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, with participation from Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov, Commander of the Northern Fleet, Murmansk governor Andrey Chibis, USC first deputy director Andrey Buzinov, Admiralty Shipyards deputy…

What's the problem? When Ukrainian soldiers return from war, they carry experiences that are almost impossible to put into words. The pain of what they've lived through hides behind daily routines and short conversations, only to return at night to be dealt with alone. Too often, there is no safe…

Ammunition factories in Bulgaria play a crucial role for Ukraine's rearmament. "The Bulgarian defense industry has specialized in the production of small arms, light weapons and ammunition of all calibers since Soviet times," Bulgarian military expert and former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev told…

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday, September 9, supported a draft order to allocate EUR 5 million to the NATO and the U.S. initiative to support Ukraine – Priority Needs List of Ukraine (PURL), the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Latvia has said. "It is…

The start of the U.S.’s reciprocal tariffs and the continued uncertainty over longer-term trade policies have begun to weigh on imports, report both the National Retail Federation and Descartes Systems Group, a software provider for logistics-intensive industries. The latest monthly forecasts…

War risk insurance costs have soared by up to 60% thanks to recent escalated Middle East tensions. Is this increase surprising? No. Is it substantial? Yes. The increase reflects heightened volatility in regions like the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. For…

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New satellite images from the Khabarovsk Radio Engineering Plant indicate large-scale movement of air defense equipment in recent months. According to open-source intelligence analyst Athene Noctua, the activity is primarily linked to the Soviet-era S-300PS systems, which have long been out of…

Germany is delivering two complete Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, with the first launchers already on Ukrainian soil, Ukrinform reported on September 9. This was announced by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the start of the 30th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the…

The staff of the Ukrainian 155th Mechanized Brigade, garrisoning Pokrovsk. 155th Mechanized Brigade photo A powerful Russian tank army is massing in Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine in preparation for a “last, final battle” for Pokrovsk, a fortress city anchoring Ukrainian defenses 30 miles…

Germany Detains Scanlark Cargo Ship on Suspicion of Spying For Russia #Europe #Germany #Navy #Saboteurs #World Raid on the cargo ship Scanlark. September 7, 2025. Source: Frank_Behling On September 7, special police units in Germany conducted a large-scale operation against the cargo ship Scanlark,…

Poland has shot down drones over its territory after repeated violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine. The announcement came after Poland closed airports and launched an operation “to neutralise” objects that crossed over its border. “During today’s attack by the Russian…

09/10/2025September 10, 2025Russia drones over Poland 'a red alert,' Polish MEP tells DW Jack Parrock in Strasbourg "This is a red alert sent to all of us in Europe, not only the eastern flank," said Polish MEP Michał Kobosko to me in the corridors outside the main chamber of the European…

Sep 10, 2025 Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has repeatedly introduced, paused, reversed, and hiked tariffs, often to unprecedented levels, raising fears about the future of the global trading system. But the average effective tariff rate that the US has applied remains much lower…

Editor’s Note: this article is being republished with the permission of the Irregular Warfare Initiative as part of a republishing arrangement between IWI and SWJ. The original article was published on 26 August 2025 and is available here. The relationship between the United States and Iran is far…

International Russia’s school for saboteurs Svitlana Zhabyuk Nina Kuryata Ukraine and Defence Editor Vulnerable Ukrainians are being groomed as assassins by Russian spies. Amidst a surge in drone strikes, Ukrainians must now confront the enemy within Late last month, on a fine Saturday afternoon, a…

Russian propaganda is attempting to deny Moscow's responsibility for drones entering Polish airspace and instead blame Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has warned. Source: Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation Details: The centre reported that Russian propaganda…

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on 10 September 2025 (Singapore time). During the meeting, Mr Chan and Secretary Hegseth reaffirmed the excellent and longstanding bilateral defence relationship, and mutually beneficial partnership between…

Vladimir Putin is not happy with the West (Image: Getty) Russia has again threatened to unleash nuclear armageddon on the West, as tensions between Moscow and European capitals threaten to explode. The Kremlin has reacted furiously to European plans for a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.…