Aggressive neo-mercantilism is an embrace of protectionism justified by national security. Trade protection replaces traditional objectives of economic openness and harmony among nations, affecting strategic balances. Some defence force budgets may inevitably incur inflationary pressures.

The oceans could be water-rich but highly pressurised and 5,000 miles deep—715 times deeper than Earth's. Their composition could explain their odd magnetic fields and behaviour like supercritical fluids. Only Voyager 2 has visited.

UK reports criminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create highly-convincing scams. Scams now have realistic written text, images and videos, making them much harder to spot. Here are recommended techniques to help avoid them.

This article discusses the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, including North Korean troop deployment in Ukraine. To counter North Korea’s actions, the United States should reaffirm its commitment to South Korea's defence.

The planned “Iron Dome for America” could be a more advanced version of Israel’s Iron Dome built on existing space-based technology to counter missile threats. Space-based interceptors may be considered as part of realistic technological expectations.

Israel’s missile defence network has proven effective against diverse aerial threats. The US should enhance existing systems and cooperation with Israel to develop next-generation defences, adapting to increasingly complex and evolving threats.

US green energy and climate projects are now rebranding themselves as clean technology and aligning themselves to national security. A number of advanced technologies are focussed on making the military and aerospace industries more efficient.

This article discusses the historical and strategic importance of Greenland to Denmark and the US, emphasizing the need for continued NATO integration of Arctic defence due to Russia's militarization and China's regional ambitions.

Powered by the ship’s supply, the weapon successfully struck an aerial drone, demonstrating precise, cost-effective defence against air and sea threats. Laser systems could reduce reliance on conventional ammunition stockpiles, enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency.

The conflict gives North Korea combat experience and bolsters Russia’s forces. North Korean troops aid Moscow’s occupation of Ukrainian territory, serving as expendable assets in Russia’s tactics ahead of a possible ceasefire.