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    • Sunday, 5 February, 2023
      News in-depthWar in Ukraine
      A problem of logistics: is the US sending Ukraine the wrong tank?

      The Abrams demonstrates the pitfalls of Washington’s overcomplicated defence procurement system

    • Thursday, 2 February, 2023
      Aukus
      White House optimistic on tech sharing for Aukus security pact

      Top US official sees ‘pathway’ for allies to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

    • Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
      The FT ViewThe editorial board
      Nato’s weapons stockpiles need urgent replenishment

      Russia’s attack on Ukraine shows western militaries are ill-equipped for war

    • Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
      War in Ukraine
      How arming Ukraine is stretching the US defence industry

      Detailed supply chain mapping reveals a complex web of companies under significant strain

    • Thursday, 19 January, 2023
      FT Magazine
      300 nuclear missiles are heading your way. You must respond. What now?

      Inside Moran Cerf’s quest to modernise the decision-making process that could end life on earth

    • Friday, 13 January, 2023
      News in-depthWar in Ukraine
      Why Olaf Scholz is reluctant to send battle tanks to Ukraine

      Germany’s chancellor resists move for fear of provoking Vladimir Putin

    • Tuesday, 10 January, 2023
      War in Ukraine
      Ukrainian troops to travel to US for Patriot missile training

      Programme in Oklahoma will instruct 90 to 100 soldiers to operate advanced air defence system

    • Thursday, 17 November, 2022
      Gillian Tett
      New military tech is the surprise twist in Ukraine’s gutsy defence

      The asymmetric conflict with Russia has unleashed a wave of creative battlefield tools

    • Friday, 11 November, 2022
      The FT ViewThe editorial board
      The drone war in Ukraine

      Use by both sides of unmanned spy and attack vehicles is a new form of conflict

    • Wednesday, 9 November, 2022
      Roger Pardo-Maurer
      Putin’s nuclear threats may hint at an electromagnetic pulse strike

      Launching such a weapon over Ukraine would be lethal to Kyiv’s information warfare systems

    • Wednesday, 9 November, 2022
      News in-depthTaiwan
      Taiwan rallies drone makers to prepare military for China threat

      President Tsai Ing-wen turns to private sector to strengthen defence procurement supply chain

    • Wednesday, 2 November, 2022
      News in-depthWar in Ukraine
      Military briefing: Ukraine raid heralds new era of naval drone warfare

      Thwarted attack on Black Sea fleet in Crimea highlights Kyiv’s ability to offset Moscow’s superior firepower

    • Wednesday, 12 October, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Nato allies struggle to secure air defence systems for Ukraine

      Military alliance admits to problems in sourcing equipment Kyiv is seeking from its western allies

    • Tuesday, 4 October, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Military briefing: Which nuclear weapons could Putin use against Ukraine?

      Russia has a stockpile of so-called tactical nuclear arms intended for battlefield use

    • Wednesday, 27 July, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Ukrainian strikes hit key supply route in Russia-controlled Kherson region

      US-supplied high-precision rockets damage bridge on Dnipro river, making transport impossible

    • Tuesday, 26 July, 2022
      Elisabeth Braw
      Tech experts need defence training for Nato’s race against China

      Innovation is found in the start-up community, but these companies have minimal interest in national security

    • Thursday, 21 July, 2022
      InterviewAerospace & Defence
      Raytheon chief says Ukraine war will change west’s weapon-buying priorities

      Greg Hayes believes US and Europe will need more conventional weaponry to deter Russian aggression

    • Monday, 18 July, 2022
      Special ReportAerospace and Defence
      Aerospace groups shore up cyber defence of ‘massive’ attack surface

      It is not just aircraft that need protection, but also navigation systems, airports, manufacturers and supply chains

    • Monday, 11 July, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Military briefing: is the west running out of ammunition to supply Ukraine?

      Demand for weapons such as artillery shells reveals low stockpiles and strategic complacency about threats

    • Monday, 11 July, 2022
      Interview
      Ukraine war offers South Korea’s Hanwha chance at Nato defence market

      Defence contractor wants to be a ‘reliable partner’ to Europe

    • Tuesday, 14 June, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Military briefing: which weapons has Ukraine received and how many more does it need?

      Kyiv says it urgently requires ‘weapons parity’ with Russia as western defence ministers prepare to meet

    • Monday, 6 June, 2022
      Ardi Janjeva
      Spy agencies must realise the power of open source intelligence

      In today’s environment, governments need to get over deep-rooted preferences for ‘secret’ information

    • Thursday, 2 June, 2022
      ExplainerWar in Ukraine
      Why does Ukraine need longer-range weapons from the US?

      White House to send rocket systems to help Kyiv fend off Russian forces in the eastern Donbas region

    • Wednesday, 25 May, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Military briefing: battle for Sievierodonetsk shows Russian strategy in Donbas

      Moscow may struggle to sustain offensive but Kyiv lacks enough heavy weapons for effective counter-attack

    • Monday, 18 April, 2022
      Tech Tonic podcast29 min listen
      US-China Tech Race: shock and awe

      How Beijing got ahead in hypersonic weapons

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