Air strikes offer several advantages over artillery in some cases. One of the main reasons is the range of the JDAM. The JDAM-ER, for example, can be launched from up to 43 nautical miles (80 km) away from the target, which allows the aircraft to stay out of the range…

The war in Ukraine has been raging for more than eight years, with no end in sight. The conflict has claimed over 13,000 lives, displaced millions of people, and destabilized the region. But what is driving Russia’s involvement in this war? And who is influencing its military decisions? According to…

The war in Ukraine has entered its 93rd week, with no end in sight. Russia has launched a large-scale military offensive against its southern neighbor, claiming to act in self-defense and to protect the Russian-speaking population in the eastern Donbas region. However, many experts and observers have questioned the motives…

The war in Ukraine, which started in February 2022 when Russia invaded its neighbour, has entered its twenty first month. The conflict has claimed over 100,000 lives and displaced millions of people. But the human cost is not only borne by Ukrainians. Many Russian soldiers, who were mobilised or coerced…

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a joint project between Japan, the UK and Italy to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet that will replace their current fleets of F-35s, Typhoons and F-2s by the mid-2030s12 The GCAP is expected to merge the development of the UK-led Tempest and…

Israel has successfully used its Arrow air defense system to intercept a long-range rocket fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen, in a rare and impressive display of its advanced capabilities. The incident occurred on October 31, 2023, when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected an incoming missile threat in the…

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that provides accurate and reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to users around the world. It was developed by the United States in the 1970s as a military tool, but has since become a vital part of the global…

The war in eastern Ukraine has been raging for more than eight years, with no end in sight. The conflict has claimed over 14,000 lives, displaced millions of people, and left the region in ruins. Despite several ceasefire agreements, the fighting continues along the line of contact that separates the…

Cybersecurity is a vital issue for any modern society, especially for those that value democratic principles and human rights. However, in recent years, there has been a growing threat from state-sponsored hackers, particularly from Russia, who aim to disrupt, deceive, and destabilize Western countries and institutions. According to various intelligence…