Category: Defense One

  • Hamas Has Run Out of Options

    Hamas, battered militarily and losing public support, has begun implementing parts of President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, freeing all 20 surviving Israeli hostages and signalling openness to ceding Gaza’s administration, amid moves toward an international stabilisation force and disarmament talks.

  • Inside Europe’s Crash Effort To Create A ‘Drone Wall’

    European nations are uniting to build a “drone wall”, a continent-wide defence network of sensors, AI systems, jammers and cheap interceptors aimed at halting small hostile drones. Estonia is already funding startups and testing mobile sensor arrays and low-cost intercept systems as part of the effort.

  • Military AI Needs Smart Limits

    The Trump administration’s push for rapid AI adoption in the military raises concerns about the adequacy of existing guardrails. Experts argue that while some safeguards may be irrelevant, comprehensive protections are essential to prevent misuse and ensure responsible deployment.

  • Taiwan’s Future Tied to AI’s Race

    A US House hearing warned that artificial general intelligence (AGI) may arrive by 2029, intensifying fears over China’s AI ambitions and Taiwan tensions. Lawmakers debated chip supply risks, China’s potential dominance, and the urgent need for stronger US policies.

  • The World vs. China

    U.S. officials warn China’s rapid advances in space and next-gen fighter jets, along with global military partnerships, are increasing the urgency for American force innovation. Leaders stress the need for proactive, global strategies to counter China’s evolving capabilities.

  • AI vs AI: Cyber War Begins

    US cyber leaders warn that AI-driven hacks are rising fast, and only AI-powered defence tools can match them. The Pentagon is pouring billions into AI, while urging public-private cooperation to strengthen national resilience.

  • Climate Change Isn’t Ignoring You

    Climate change poses enormous risks to US defence, from $10 billion in storm damages to rising demands for disaster response. The Pentagon’s 2022 strategy warned of threats to readiness, bases, and global stability. Ignoring these realities for political gain risks leaving America weaker, unprepared, and more vulnerable to conflict.

  • Ukraine’s Drone Army Can’t Win the War

    Ukraine has delivered over one million drones to its forces this year, with two million expected by December. Yet despite this rapid innovation, experts say drones alone cannot deliver battlefield dominance without air superiority.

  • BYD Continues to Surge Past Tesla in Europe

    Tesla’s slump in Europe deepened in July, with registrations down 40% year-on-year, while Chinese rival BYD surged 225%, securing 1.2% market share versus Tesla’s 0.8%. Since January, Tesla sales have fallen 33% while BYD’s jumped 290%, driven by ultrafast charging and autonomous parking features Tesla lacks.

  • China’s Soldiers March in Iron Man Suits

    China’s PLA is deploying powered exoskeletons in high-altitude regions like Tibet and Xinjiang, enabling troops to carry heavy loads, march longer, and evacuate casualties with ease. Once sci-fi, these suits are now frontline gear, merging military and civilian innovation to boost endurance, logistics, and combat effectiveness on contested borders.