Russia increasingly relies on irregular formations— making up nearly 40% of deployed forces in Ukraine. This hybrid model extends Moscow’s warfighting capacity while undermining professionalism, complicating deterrence, and posing enduring post-war risks.

Ayatollah Khamenei reaffirmed Tehran’s defiance in the nuclear standoff, labelling negotiations with the U.S. futile and framing resistance to external pressure as central to Iran’s national identity, complicating prospects for diplomatic resolution.

South Korea has initiated efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with China, dispatching a high-level delegation to Beijing. This move aims to mend ties strained by past disputes, including the 2017 THAAD deployment.

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.

To ensure military AI systems are effective, ethical, and aligned with strategic goals, defence organizations must prioritize transparency, explainability, and rigorous oversight; moving beyond rapid deployment to responsible adoption of the technology.

The U.S. and EU must forge a strategic alliance to secure critical minerals like tungsten—vital for defence technologies. This collaboration would reduce dependence on China, bolster supply chains, and enhance military readiness.

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.

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.

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.

Unmanned systems with radiation detectors allow rapid, remote measurement of hazardous environments, reducing exposure risks for personnel, improving situational awareness, and enabling scalable, efficient responses during radiological incidents or emergency operations.