Category: Notizie Estero

Corruption is endemic in Russia and is pervasive within its defence industrial sector and armed forces. Evidence from Ukraine suggests that it is costing Russian lives.

Corruption in the Russian armed forces, and society in general, has been a long-acknowledged truism. The Russian public sector h…

The U.S. military is spending more than a quarter of a billion dollars to build up a seldom-acknowledged air base in Jordan, with the latest project announced earlier this week.

The construction stems from the increased American military presence in Jordan in recent years, as the longtime U.S. al…

This study analyzes openly known cases of infiltration or insider espionage in Europe during 2010-2021 carried out on behalf of illiberal state actors. Based on open sources, cases that have resulted in convictions during the time period are studied, with a focus on European citizens as perpetrators…

The destruction of at least eight Russian vessels in recent weeks has provided a morale boost for Ukraine, which managed to take them out despite having little naval capability of its own.

But it also points to an emerging strategic effort to break a Black Sea blockade that is strangling the Ukra…

Two Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth have temporarily relocated to RAF Leeming as part of a programme of exercises to ensure the Fighter Jets are always ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

The RAF maintains a pool of quick reaction alert Typhoons at readiness 24 hours a day, …

The 10-year agreement will ensure the two warships – HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales – are able to undergo dry dockings for planned maintenance and repair at Babcock’s Rosyth facilities, meaning the vessels continue to operate safely and remain available for defence operations, both for …