New and varied surface naval drones may increase China’s risk calculus and be a serious threat to an invasion fleet. Lessons from Ukraine’s Black Sea operations are being applied, including a stealth trimaran design.

Frederick the Great's decisive victory at the Battle of Leuthen in 1757, achieved through innovative tactics and exploiting enemy miscalculations, secured Prussian control of Silesia and demonstrated the critical impact of adaptability in warfare.

The restructure expands territorial commands, modernises equipment, and invests in cyber resilience—strengthening security while maintaining non-alignment. Closer ties with local communities, as well as Kaan and Rafale fighters, and Scorpene submarines, ordered.

This article discusses nine key employee benefits and perks that enhance retention, emphasizing the importance of mental health support, general perks and flexible work arrangements in building long-term loyalty from employees.

Taiwan plans to raise its 2026 defence budget by 22.9 percent, in 2026. This increase responds to China's escalating military pressure and aligns with U.S. calls for Taiwan to bolster its defence capabilities.

The US Air Force’s General Atomics-built YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft completed its first flight in California, marking rapid progress toward a 1,000-strong fleet of autonomous ‘drone wingmen’, designed to augment fifth- and sixth-generation fighters.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is developing manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) concepts, focusing on enhancing software and algorithms to integrate autonomous systems into air operations, differing from the U.S. approach that emphasizes advanced autonomy.

Coordinated, multi-use infrastructure—planned with early Defence, government, commercial, and investor collaboration—is needed to boost resilience and capability, reduce duplication, and ensure assets remain adaptable for crises ranging from natural disasters to regional disruptions.

Investment in global military activities represents around 2.5% of GDP. Investors are now focussing on the defence industry—which is expanding in reaction to global threats—causing increased attention on government defence budgets.

The article explores the evolution of naval warfare from the 7th century BC to the 17th century AD, highlighting key warships that influenced maritime dominance and military strategy across various civilizations.