Analysis

In-depth analysis and expert insights on global defense and technology trends.

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How Strong Is Japan’s Military in 2026? Budget, Self-Defense Forces and Counterstrike Missiles

Japan has the seventh most powerful military in the world in 2026, according to Global Firepower, and it is changing faster than at any time...

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F-15EX Eagle II Specs, Variants, Cost and Operators

The F-15EX Eagle II is Boeing’s two-seat, fly-by-wire update of the F-15, able to carry up to 12 air-to-air missiles and roughly 29,500 pounds of...

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Which European Countries Operate Military Satellites?

Five European states operate their own military satellites outright: France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain run national reconnaissance, radar or communications constellations built...

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Avio, the Italian Rocket Motor Maker Behind Vega-C and Ariane 6

Avio is Italy's solid rocket motor specialist, the Colleferro-based company whose P120C motor, holding roughly 142 tonnes of propellant, powers both the Vega-C launcher and...

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SIGINT, ELINT and COMINT Explained, How Signals Intelligence Works

SIGINT, ELINT and COMINT describe the three best-known ways militaries turn radio waves into intelligence: SIGINT is the umbrella term, COMINT listens to communications and...

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Iveco Defence Vehicles, the Italian Maker of the LMV and Freccia

Iveco Defence Vehicles is the Italian maker of the LMV light multirole vehicle, the Freccia 8x8 and a wide range of military trucks, and in...

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A330 MRTT: Spain Receives Third and Final Tanker, Completing Air Force Order

Spain’s Air and Space Force (Ejército del Aire y del Espacio) has taken delivery of its third Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport, completing the...

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Houthi-Saudi War: Where Things Stand in October 2026

The war between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia has reignited on a scale not seen in years. Since early September, the Iran-aligned group has seized...