Geopolitics & Defense
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Army eyes changes to emergency war gear stocks amid review
As the war with Iran provides the military with new insights on how to prepare for contemporary conflict, the Army is nearing decisions on changes to make to its own emergency stockpiles.
Kongsberg to build new plant in Poland for counter-drone systems
WARSAW, Poland — Norway’s Kongsberg has decided to build a new production facility for counter-drone systems in northern Poland, with plans to invest more than 200 million zloty ($51 million) in the plant.
Doubts Grow Over the Terms of Ukraine’s European Union Accession
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each week, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.Western coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war.
European carmakers are getting their show back on the road to drive off Chinese threat
French cars have historically dominated at the Paris Motor Show but as China takes over the industry, Europe is having
Israel’s IAI unveils 3 new air defense systems at AUSA
Unveiled today during the AUSA conference, the three systems represent the different approaches defense companies are pursuing as unmanned aerial vehicles reshape modern warfare.
Specter Jet-Powered Drone Aims At Low Cost, Multi-Mission, Single Use
The turbojet-powered drone is designed for one-way attack missions, but AEVEX says it could also carry cameras, jamming gear, and other payloads. The turbojet-powered drone is designed for one-way attack missions, but AEVEX says it could also carry cameras and other non-kinetic payloads.
US Army targets 2028 for first high-energy laser counter-drone weapons
The first directed energy weapon selected by the U.S. Army for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program could be out of testing and ready for counter-drone operations by early 2028, Army officials told Military Times at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting in Washington.
Race cars and robots on drones: Sights from AUSA day 2
George Washington made a cameo appearance at this year’s conference, which features incredibly large artillery and fiber-optic drones from the Ukrainian battlefield.
Anduril reveals family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles
Anduril released a new family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles in an effort to create a more diverse range of defensive measures while building at scale.
Lockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe
Lockheed Martin is weighing new industry partnerships to produce urgently needed PAC-3 Patriot interceptors in Europe, an avenue that could also help fill Ukraine’s shortfalls, a company executive said.
Missiles and radar need more than demand – they need manufacturing capacity
Keel delivers advanced defense manufacturing solutions, including precision machining, steel fabrication and complex integration for naval, land, aerospace and space applications.
General Dynamics showcases Wolf XM30, new counter-drone systems at AUSA
General Dynamics Land Systems is showcasing a 1/8 model of the Wolf XM30, the company’s candidate to replace the M2 Bradley at AUSA this week.
Continuing resolution could ‘complicate’ Army’s HADES spy plane production: Official
The Army’s G-2 Andrew Evans told Breaking Defense the program is currently “completely” on cost and schedule, but a budget impasse threatens plans.
US Army to stand up command for unmanned and autonomous warfare
An Oct. 1 memo directs the Army vice chief of staff to establish the U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, or FASCOM.
Polish defense minister calls for US industry to establish European facilities
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke the same day that another senior Polish commander said Patriot deliveries to Poland are expected to be delayed.
The Lynx XM30 is making its case to be the US Army’s Bradley replacement
One of the U.S. Army’s next-gen combat vehicle prototypes is finally being seen and operated by the service members who will one day steer the final product.
Different suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes
The company is exploring offering different suppressors that maximize blowback reduction during training and signature masking in combat.
With the cold breed: For soldiers of the 11th Airborne Division, ‘winter is always coming’
Survival in Alaska’s vast wilderness presents its own difficulties. Training soldiers to fight in these environs is an undertaking even more daunting.
Is the U.S. AI Lead Built on Chinese and Russian Talent?
“When I’m walking around in the AI labs in San Francisco, maybe like a third, maybe even half the folks have Chinese heritage. Many of them are Chinese nationals...” says Dan Wang, research fellow at the Hoover Institution. “There’s something that China and Russia [have] that fewer American students are interested in,” Wang continues, “and that is math.” Subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/WCYsH7 This work represents the views and opinions solely of the author. The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher, and takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. Visit the CFR website: http://www.cfr.org Follow CFR on X: http://www.twitter.com/cfr_org Follow CFR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilonforeignrelations/
Russian Soldiers Are Suddenly Surrendering En Masse In Lyman | VisualPolitik EN
🔐 Learn about finance with us in a simple, free, and straight-to-the-point way: https://www.visualfaktory.com/free-gift/ In August 2023, Russian captain Maxim Kuzminov flew a Mi-8 helicopter across the border and defected to Ukraine. Six months later he was found shot dead in a garage in Villajoyosa, Spain. His case is only the most spectacular example of a much bigger problem: according to an estimate by Frontelligence Insight, around 70,000 Russian soldiers abandoned their posts in 2025, roughly 10% of the troops Russia has deployed in Ukraine. In this video we analyze the morale of Putin's army through the three pillars described by British general William Slim. Operation Vivaldi has pushed Russian troops near Lyman back to the Zherebets River and wrecked Moscow's plan to encircle the fortress belt in the Donbas. We also compare it with Ukraine, which according to the same estimate recorded almost 100,000 desertions in 2025, and explain why the two figures can't be read the same way. And we look at what could happen if the mobilization of 300,000 people that Emmanuel Macron is warning about goes ahead, and how the Kremlin is trying to stop the bleeding with executions, prison sentences and detention camps. Join the VisualPolitik community and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VisualPolitik
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