Sir John Stringer
Coverage of Sir John Stringer in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine's defense industry edge is that it can test in days, not months or years
Ukraine's defense industry rapidly tests and upgrades weaponry in days, contrasting with Western practices that take months or years. Soldiers directly provide feedback to manufacturers, enabling quick iterations. NATO officials and Ukrainian companies highlight this fast-paced innovation as a critical wartime advantage.
- A top NATO commander says cheap drones are breaking the West's old air-defense playbook
A NATO commander warns that cheap drones and mass air attacks are challenging traditional Western air-defense strategies, which rely on advanced jets and missiles. NATO must adopt scalable, cost-effective solutions to address a range of threats, including uncrewed systems and hypersonic weapons.
- A top NATO commander says the West can no longer count on its homelands staying safe in future wars
A top NATO commander warned that Western homelands can no longer be considered safe in future wars due to advancements in long-range drones, missiles, and sabotage. The UK and Europe are at greater risk as modern weapons can now reach thousands of miles, unlike past conflicts where rear areas were secure.