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Visitors to Frieze Masters looking to shield themselves from the world—and people asking for directions to Gail’s—would do well to visit Peter Finer’s stand, which is filled with exquisite examples of arms and armour stretching back to the 15th century. Towering over the space is a model of a man and horse, decked out in resplendent gilded armour that is on sale as a suite for £1.8m.The space is a treasure trove: other highlights include an Italian Renaissance sword, its gilt hilt featuring a face of Medusa, serpents twisting through her hair; and an intricately carved, late 16th-century crossbow made…

Over the past day, October 17, 128 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. Aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces destroyed seven areas of concentration of enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk and South-Slobozhansky directions. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to UNN.DetailsAccording to updated information, yesterday the invaders launched 109 air strikes on the territory of Ukraine, dropping 268 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they used 6024 kamikaze drones and carried out 4941 shellings of our troops’ positions and settlements,…

Ukraine produces around 400,000 explosive first-person-view drones every month. A typical drone regiment or brigade—the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces oversees at least six such units—might expend more than 10,000 FPVs a month. Other Ukrainian drone teams, spread across the armed forces and other security agencies, account for the remaining FPVs.That’s a lot of drones. But official statistics from early this year are a healthy reminder that most drones miss—or fail, on their own, to kill a Russian soldier or destroy a Russian vehicle. It’s a problem for Ukrainian forces. And it’s getting worse as Russian armored vehicles return to the…

Hanwha will present a fully integrated solution for the future battlefield by connecting its proven platforms across all domains with AI technology.Hanwha Aerospace will unveil its next-generation land systems, including AI-based Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) solutions.Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean will introduce advanced solutions for air and sea, featuring a multi-layered air defense system and a 5,500-ton AI Frigate with integrated AI combat systems.Hanwha will showcase its advanced, AI-based defense solutions at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025. In the exhibition, Hanwha will focus on the technological evolution of its field-proven platforms, introducing integrated and manned-unmanned teaming solutions…

The fact that open criticism of the navy is commonplace, puts the service at a distinct advantage compared to its rivals in China and Russia.

The global cybersecurity landscape has entered a new and perilous era, characterized by the dramatic escalation of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks orchestrated by state-sponsored actors, particularly from Russia and China. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has issued urgent warnings, highlighting AI’s role as a “force multiplier” for adversaries, enabling unprecedented levels of sophistication, scale, and evasion in digital warfare. This development, rapidly unfolding throughout 2025, signals a critical juncture for national security, demanding immediate and robust defensive measures. According to Microsoft’s annual Digital Threats Report, released in October 2025, state-sponsored groups from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea have significantly ramped…

Oxbow Advisors LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 914 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $235,000. A number of other hedge fu

The global defense technology landscape has entered a period of accelerated transformation, shaped by intensifying geopolitical threats, battlefield-driven innovation, and increasing fiscal complexity. The ongoing war in Ukraine remains a crucible for next-generation conflict, where attritable unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and counter-drone capabilities are no longer experimental but essential. This real-world testing ground is rapidly influencing global procurement priorities, with nations across Europe and the Indo-Pacific launching large-scale modernization programs and sovereign capability roadmaps. Amid this volatile environment, the defense sector is bifurcating into two dominant arenas: one centered on software-defined, high-volume technologies like counter-UAS and AI-enabled command systems; the…