Defence
How to keep the lights on in the new geopolitical age of energy security
A country’s future depends on the resilience of its electrical infrastructure to cyberattacks, extreme weather and sabotage. Keeping power flowing is now a matter of national security.
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Inside the clever marketing overhaul that turned the US Army into a recruitment powerhouse
While global militaries struggle to attract young recruits, the US Army is running a successful marketing operation from Chicago. The recruitment code has been cracked by enlisting ad executives and timeless messaging.
South Korea is up in arms – and that’s a good thing for European defences
For the average European, South Korea is better known for its entertainment and technology industries than for its defence sector. But that familiarity with K-pop, LG appliances or Hyundai cars is about to extend…
Are Poland’s efforts to bolster its defences enough to deter Russia?
Faced with an increasingly aggressive Russia and mixed messages from the US, Warsaw is ramping up its defensive capabilities while preparing its people for the possibility of war.
Standing up to Russia: EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas talks Trump, Ukraine and Gaza
Monocle sits down with the EU’s top diplomat to discuss the need for multilateralism.
How Finland’s multi-billion icebreaker deal with the US could leave the country in a frosty spot
A landmark US partnership puts Finland’s world-leading icebreaker in the spotlight. As its shipyards gear up for billions in orders, questions remain over politics, dependency and who is truly at the helm.
Why Pete Hegseth’s ‘no rules of engagement’ approach could turn the US military into a Russian-style force
As Trump’s allies call for an end to “political correctness” in warfare, former Nato commander Ben Hodges warns that scrapping rules of engagement would edge US military closer to the lawlessness it condemns.
No one asked for Trump’s troops but maybe they’ll do some good
While president Trump’s despotic crime crackdown draws scrutiny, deploying troops on US soil is hardly unprecedented. For local officials, perhaps the presence of guardsmen might also provide a chance to tap federal resources.
EOS and DroneShield step up as European drone threats drive global demand for air defence tech
With drone warfare proliferating across the globe, one company in Australia has excelled at creating anti-drone systems – saving lives every day while learning from soldiers on Ukraine’s front line.
