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How a US Air Force Officer Survived Behind Enemy Lines After His Jet Was Shot Down

The airman, identified publicly only by the codename Dude 44 Bravo, has now described the ordeal in detail, offering a firsthand account of the crash, his injuries and his desperate attempt to avoid capture

Patrick Yeboah Oct 3, 2026 3 min

Drone warfare is reshaping military doctrine faster than procurement can adapt

Drone warfare is has moved to the centre of the policy debate. For policymakers, the challenge is one of sequencing. Measures that make sense in the long run — diversifying supply chains, investing in resilience, buildin...

Elena Petrova Sep 17, 2026 3 min

Inside the logistics crisis facing Europe’s defence industrial base

Inside the logistics has moved to the centre of the policy debate. Looking ahead, three indicators will be worth watching closely: the trajectory of public spending commitments, the cohesion of the regional coalition, an...

Daniel Reyes Sep 16, 2026 3 min

Maritime security in the Red Sea: assessing the next phase of the crisis

Assessing the next has moved to the centre of the policy debate. Not everyone shares this assessment. Some analysts contend that the risks have been overstated and that markets have already priced in most of the downside...

Daniel Reyes Sep 15, 2026 3 min

Hybrid threats and the grey zone: lessons from the Baltic region

Lessons from the has moved to the centre of the policy debate. At the international level, the picture is mixed. While multilateral forums have produced statements of shared concern, concrete commitments — on funding, on...

Priya Raman Sep 15, 2026 3 min

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Security & Defence

How a US Air Force Officer Survived Behind Enemy Lines After His Jet Was Shot Down

Drone warfare is reshaping military doctrine faster than procurement can adapt

Inside the logistics crisis facing Europe’s defence industrial base

Maritime security in the Red Sea: assessing the next phase of the crisis

Hybrid threats and the grey zone: lessons from the Baltic region