Iran talks up its ‘new cards’ to play if war with US and Israel resumes –but what are they?
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Japan, Australia sign deal for first three Mogami frigate warships
Australia and Japan have announced they’ve signed a multi-billion-dollar contract for the first three of Australia’s next generation…
Australia banks on Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark in drone warfare shift
Australia is on a push to “maintain pace” with how rapidly drones are reshaping modern warfare. Defence Minister…
How Lithuania is navigating security as Pax Americana fades
On 28 January 2026, Roza Roovers, Hassan Naderi Far and Gigi Maria Massaro spoke with Lithuanian security expert…
Democracy Digest: Hungary State Media, Key Appointees Reckon with Post-Election Realities
Slovakia, Poland feel political shift in Hungary The seismic shift in Hungary has put Slovak PM Robert Fico…
Australia defence ETFs jump on spending surge
Australia’s defence ETF market has surged over the past year, with assets jumping 396 per cent to $665…
Richard Marles defends US alliance, rules-based order amid push for more self-reliant defence force
Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared that the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security.…
What Westminster insiders really think about the state pension triple lock
Ministers face mounting calls to reform how the value of the state pension is calculated to free up…
120,000 drones and more missiles: Allies double down on Ukraine aid in Berlin
About 120,000 drones pledged by the UK, alongside additional funding for PURL and the Czech ammunition initiative, were…
Devonport Naval Base: NZDF silent on last private home overlooking site after $4.2m church purchase
While costly, the 2025 purchase seemed prudent, given security concerns and potential “espionage” threats arising from the property’s…
Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had tried to position herself as one of Trump’s top allies in Europe…
Former Nato chief aims broadside at Government over defence funding – The Irish News
The UK is underprepared for war due to the “ever-expanding welfare budget” and “corrosive complacency” from Sir Keir…