NATO’s members, including Canada, lifted their defence budgets by about 20% in real terms for the year 2025, a figure highlighted in the alliance’s annual review. The report, released on March 26, urges all participants to maintain this upward trend and aims for a collective target of 5% of GDP by t
NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi
NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai
NATO’s plans to protect the far‑north are catching up to Russia’s rapid drone growth. Russia has built a huge fleet of unmanned aircraft and sea‑borne drones, learning from the war in Ukraine. Their new units fly across the Northern Sea Route and support missiles, surveillance, and even strike m
Youth sports are getting a high-tech makeover. A new platform called AIM+ is shaking things up. It's designed to make sports like volleyball more fun and easier to manage. The platform uses AI to capture games, create highlights, and track stats automatically. This means no more juggling different t
NATO relies heavily on space assets for its missions and defense. These assets provide crucial data for operations and deterrence. However, there's a big problem: cybersecurity gaps in the supply chain that supports these space assets. The supply chain is mostly unregulated. This makes it easy for
NATO's air surveillance is getting a makeover. The Netherlands and other European allies have decided not to go ahead with buying six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. This plan was meant to replace the old Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet. The U. S. pulling out of the program earlier this year made this decisi
Youth crime is often sensationalized in the media, creating a false impression of a growing crisis. In reality, data shows a significant decline in youth crime and detention rates. Minors make up less than 10% of all arrests, contradicting the media's portrayal of young people as the primary threat
NATO's new defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, set at the 2025 summit, is a big deal. But it's not as straightforward as it seems. The plan splits spending into two parts: 3. 5% for traditional defense and 1. 5% for broader security needs. The problem? No one knows exactly what counts as t
Board games are not just for fun. They are now being used in healthcare to teach, diagnose, and even treat patients. This is not a new idea, but it is becoming more popular. The games are being used for people of all ages, from kids to seniors. For older adults, board games can help keep their mind
