The 2026 Farnborough Airshow is expected to focus more on defence technology than commercial aviation as global security concerns continue to rise. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have increased demand for advanced weapons, drones, and AI-powered military systems, making defence companies a major presence at this year’s event. Organisers say defence
Russia and China have jointly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over plans for the proposed “Golden Dome” missile-defense system, warning that it threatens global strategic stability. The statement came during a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The project aims to expand missile interception capabilities
An employee at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was killed following a drone strike, according to Russian-installed management at the site. The incident reportedly occurred when a drone hit the plant’s transport department, resulting in the death of a driver. The facility, located in Russian-controlled territory in Ukraine, has remained a focal point of concern […]
Canada is urging G7 nations to support the creation of a new multilateral defence bank aimed at financing small and medium-sized defence companies. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the proposal will be presented during the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in France, as countries face rising security challenges linked to ongoing conflicts and geopolitical uncertainty. The
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday strongly criticised the U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran, calling them part of a dangerous global trend of unilateral interventions “outside the scope of international law.” Speaking to parliament, Meloni highlighted growing instability in the international system and compared the Middle East conflict to Russia’s 2022
Russia said on Wednesday that it is still waiting for a formal response from the United States regarding President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to maintain the limits of the New START nuclear arms control treaty, which is set to expire on February 5. The treaty caps the number of strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, including […]
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday a new voluntary youth military service set to begin by mid-2026, aiming to strengthen the nation’s defense in the face of “accelerating threats” worldwide. Open to 18- and 19-year-olds, the program will last 10 months, offer pay, and initially engage 3,000 participants on French soil, expanding to 10,000 […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree approving a 15% increase in the country’s troop numbers, gradually adding 170,000 personnel to reach a total of 1,320,000. The move, as announced by the defense ministry, is a response to perceived threats, particularly from the expansion of NATO. The ministry emphasized that the augmentation will be […]







