On This Day: October 16th 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union teetered on the brink of nuclear war, reshaping global diplomacy and military strategy. #DefenceMatters #ColdWar https://t.co/XJbKngmGma

Sweden has made a clear statement about its strategic priorities, awarding Saab a SEK 2.6 billion (£193 million) contract to advance research into a next-generation fighter aircraft. #DefenceMatters #AirPower https://t.co/6peq1vLp56

🛡️ “Can we all agree that our military bases should be at least as secure as Glastonbury?” quips James McMurdock After the recent RAF breach, it’s a fair question… Time to get serious about national security. #DefenceMatters #ReformUK

At the 2025 Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) conference, a notable development emerged: for the first time, the U.S. Army has included #counterspace capabilities as a top priority in its five-year budget program, set to commence in fiscal year 2027. https://t.co/UJev22E3Wd

Amid the constant chatter of global crises, a quieter but far more insidious danger is growing: the state of Russia’s nuclear weapons, largely inherited from the Soviet era, aging, overworked, and increasingly unreliable. #DefenceMatters #Russia https://t.co/8wY4rPH8eE

For much of the past decade, Europe has sleepwalked into vulnerability. Our collective gaze has lingered on tanks, missiles and jets, while the quieter revolution in drone warfare has surged overhead. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/pB7RhfPN0p

Estonia’s relationship with its eastern neighbour, Russia, has been fraught with tensions and incidents that have tested the resilience of its borders and the resolve of its people. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/OmTTk2xnDb

Autonomous underwater vehicles (UUVs), distributed sensor networks, advances in air-independent propulsion, and the weaponisation of the seabed itself are dragging submarine operations into a new age. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/vhrxYj5duI

When soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) deployed to Latvia to trial the British Army’s latest technological systems, it was more than a training exercise. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/jBwiN290M0

Italian investigative outlet Linkiesta reports that Russian-origin small arms & ammunition have been moved covertly into Italy through mafia structures, with consignments then warehoused by clans for resale or contingency use. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/q99ifVVna0

Brighty bringing #phoontime. Great work! #RIAT2023 #DefenceMatters #EurofighterTyphoon @RAFTyphoonTeam @BAESystemsAir @eurofighter @airtattoo @AirbusDefence @LDO_Aircraft @RoyalAirForce @RAFConingsby

Saab to develop Sweden’s first unmanned stealth fighter jet to succeed the Gripen #DefenceMatters https://t.co/WU3SmbRxaD

When soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) deployed to Latvia to trial the British Army’s latest technological systems, it was more than a training exercise. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/yAw1ANwadF

The long wait is almost over. Excitement is growing. Looking forward to the first day of ILA Berlin Air Show tomorrow. See you there! 😉 #Wingman #TeamAirbus #Eurofighter #DefenceMatters #PioneeringAerospace #ILA24

#PhoonFriday with a timeless view #Eurofighter #DefenceMatters #WeAreNATO #aviation

Britain’s Armed Forces are shrinking while bureaucracy balloons. Lincolnshire, with its proud military heritage, deserves better priorities. It’s time to reinvest in defence and cut the red tape. https://t.co/6p0Z1QH4zX 🏰🇬🇧 #DefenceMatters

The UK Ministry of Defence’s decision to award a £200 million contract for 24 auxiliary vessels to Dutch shipbuilder Damen, under the wider £850 million Serco-managed support deal for Royal Navy bases, has drawn sharp criticism. #DefenceMatters https://t.co/Fm70OTwJqe

"Sons of Transport" The #A400M enables global reach. #PacificSkies #TeamLuftwaffe #TeamAirbus #StrongerTogether #DefenceMatters #SingaporeAirshow2024

Today the UK Parliament convened to discuss the Defence Industrial Strategy, a pivotal policy initiative aimed at reshaping the nation’s approach to defence procurement and industrial capabilities. #DefenceMatters #DefenceIndustrialStrategy https://t.co/NjCIZSvqCA