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In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping the battlefield, the HX-2 Karma intelligent loitering drone emerges as a pivotal military innovation melding mass, precision and swarm abilities. Developed by Helsing, self-touted as Europe’s leading AI defense company, this mini-unmanned aerial system (mini-UAS) stands out not only for its cutting-edge capabilities but also for The post HX-2 Karma swarm drone built to protect democracies appeared first on Asia Times.

Pakistan’s recent election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), marking the eighth time it earned the rotational designation, should have been cause for diplomatic celebration. Instead, the milestone arrived under the shadow of fresh US sanctions targeting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. The juxtaposition of these events underscores the complex and The post US sanctions take shine off Pakistan’s UN seat glory appeared first on Asia Times.

Russia’s contract for the transit of its gas across Ukraine expired on December 31 last year and Kyiv refused to consider a new deal. Ukraine’s decision was supported by the European Commission, even though the lost imports are equivalent to 5% of European demand. It may have come as a surprise to many that, in The post How will Europe survive without Russian gas? appeared first on Asia Times.

Emerging ultra-long-range counter-air missiles and long-range precision strike capabilities are poised to redefine air superiority, forcing the US and its allies to rethink strategies against increasingly sophisticated adversaries like China. In a December 2024 report to US Congress, the Department of the Air Force said that adversaries are set to field counter-air weapons guided by The post US air superiority vs China dissolving in plain sight appeared first on Asia Times.