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Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign

Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign

For 18 months, a shadowy armada of Russian‑linked vessels is alleged to have operated just beyond Europe’s horizons, launching small drones that slipped over airbases, ports, and nuclear installations with…
Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign

Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign

For 18 months, a shadowy armada of Russian‑linked vessels is alleged to have operated just beyond Europe’s horizons, launching small drones that slipped over airbases, ports, and nuclear installations with…
Ukraine war casualties top 2 million
Ukraine war casualties top 2 million
Ukrainian drone strikes and Russia’s fuel strain
Ukrainian drone strikes and Russia’s fuel strain
Russian Soldiers’ Last Minutes Under Ukraine Drones Reveal Brutal Frontline Reality 
Russian Soldiers’ Last Minutes Under Ukraine Drones Reveal Brutal Frontline Reality 
Starmer unveils UK defence plan with £5bn for drones
Starmer unveils UK defence plan with £5bn for drones
Australia Vanuatu Deal Blocks Potential China Military Base 
Australia Vanuatu Deal Blocks Potential China Military Base 
Ukraine war casualties top 2 million

Ukraine war casualties top 2 million

The war in Ukraine has crossed another grim threshold, with a new study saying total military casualties have now passed…
Ukrainian drone strikes and Russia’s fuel strain

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russia’s fuel strain

Attacks on Russian oil refineries using drones by Ukraine have become one of the most impactful points of pressure in…
Russian Soldiers’ Last Minutes Under Ukraine Drones Reveal Brutal Frontline Reality 

Russian Soldiers’ Last Minutes Under Ukraine Drones Reveal Brutal Frontline Reality 

According to reports, Russian soldiers deployed in some frontline locations can only survive for about 20 to 35 minutes in…
Starmer unveils UK defence plan with £5bn for drones

Starmer unveils UK defence plan with £5bn for drones

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious defence spending programme centring drones, autonomy, and hybrid naval vessels on…
Australia Vanuatu Deal Blocks Potential China Military Base 

Australia Vanuatu Deal Blocks Potential China Military Base 

A new security and economic deal between Australia and Vanuatu, which has been in the works for quite some time…

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Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?

Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?

The Middle East has long been a focal point of global geopolitical tension, marked by persistent instability, regional rivalries, and…
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays: The UAE’s Role
Middle East Power Plays: The UAE’s Role
Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?
Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role

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Statement on Iranian Attacks Posing Risks to Regional Stability and Maritime Security

Statement on Iranian Attacks Posing Risks to Regional Stability and Maritime Security

Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism London, 24 of April 2026 The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism strongly condemns and unequivocally denounces the actions of Iran in targeting Arab Gulf countries, critical energy infrastructure, and international maritime routes. These deliberate and sustained attacks constitute a grave threat to regional…
Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism Welcomes UK Sanctions Expansion and Urges Further Action on UAE-Based Enablers of Russian Sanctions Evasion
The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism Concludes AI Counterterrorism Conference in Rome
Israel attack on Qatar is organised “state terrorism”
Tactics Institute condemns the systematic campaign of genocide conducted by Israel in Gaza. 
Tactics Institute strongly condemns the Israeli military’s latest assault on northern Gaza
Tactics institute warns of the growing role of food in African insurgencies

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UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism hosted a noteworthy event titled “UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on…
Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Tactics Institute For Security and Counter Terrorism organized a seminar at the Italian Parliament, the Senate House in partnership with…
Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally? The United Arab Emirates has historically been one of the United States’ foremost…

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