defense systems
Coverage of defense systems in the Nexus archive.
- US strikes came after ‘unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces’ CENTCOM says
The Trump administration stated that recent US airstrikes on Iran occurred in response to 'unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces' following attacks on three commercial oil vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes targeted over 80 locations, including Iranian defense systems, command networks, radar sites, and anti-ship missile capabilities.
- China’s rare earth dominance highlights global supply chain vulnerabilities
China's control over rare earth processing and magnet manufacturing has created global supply chain vulnerabilities, affecting industries reliant on electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, and defense systems. Export restrictions and limited alternative capacity have prompted investments in new supply chains by the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Australia, though full independence will take years and significant resources.
- Secret Pentagon project to merge soldiers and machines exposed amid fears of futuristic military tech
A secret Pentagon project aims to merge soldiers with machines, raising concerns about the future of military technology. The initiative has sparked fears over the ethical and strategic implications of advanced defense systems.
- How Hezbollah’s fibre optic drones test Israel’s sophisticated radar system
Hezbollah is using low-cost fiber optic drones that are immune to jamming and invisible to radar, challenging Israel's advanced multibillion-dollar defense systems. These drones represent a cost-effective technological threat to Israel's sophisticated surveillance infrastructure.