On December 30, 2024, the South Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced the signing of a contract worth 136 billion won (approximately $93.7 million) to supply Korean helicopters (KUH-1), known as Surion, to Iraq. This contract signing followed a meeting between…
The development, integration, and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes carries profound implications for the future of warfare and for peace and international security in general. This development represents both opportunities and risks at the tactical, operational, and…
The international and regional arenas are witnessing a rapid arms race involving military and wartime artificial intelligence technologies, especially after these technologies demonstrated their ability to reshape the course of wars and influence military balances in many ongoing conflicts. Among…
In September 2024, Washington agreed to a gradual withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, coinciding with the lead-up to the U.S. presidential elections. This decision came in response to demands from the Iraqi government, which claimed that the threat from…
In response to increasing pressures for eco-friendly and emission-free maritime shipping, leaders in the shipping industry are taking action to transition from polluting ships to smart, green vessels. With around 90% of global trade transported by sea, shipping accounts for…
Russia is entering 2025 with a significant military budget. In early December 2024, President Vladimir Putin approved federal budget plans aiming to raise military spending to record levels in 2025. Defense allocations will reach approximately 13.5 trillion rubles (around $126…
When military decisions are made in the blink of an eye and combat missions are executed with pinpoint accuracy—this is the scenario painted by artificial intelligence (AI), a technology that has become the focal point of interest for both military…
The Russian nuclear doctrine has witnessed significant changes recently, as Moscow has expanded the circumstances under which it may resort to using its nuclear arsenal. This amendment represents a substantial escalation in the context of the ongoing war with Ukraine…
In light of the recent escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, particularly following U.S. President Joe Biden’s approval for Kyiv to use long-range missiles to target deep within Russian territory, as well as the involvement of North Korean…
The document known as the “Fundamentals of State Policy in the Field of Nuclear Deterrence” is one of the most significant texts reflecting the Russian leadership’s stance on the use of nuclear weapons and deterrence concepts. It represents a substantial…
Ethical challenges are situations in which an individual must choose between multiple solutions, none of which is satisfactory. All these options violate one or more ethical values that underpin the individual. An ethical dilemma arises from the conflict of choices…
By Claude Franc (Revue Défense Nationale 2015/4 N° 779) Translated By Mohamed SAKHRI The constant policy pursued by Russia has involved, first, reaching the seas from Moscow, and then securing year-round access to ice-free seas. This has translated into expansion…
