June 17, 2026
Peter Apps is a global defence commentator, writing a bi-weekly column on national security, conflict, international affairs and technology. Since 2016, he has been a British Army reservist, conducting full-time UK-based tours of duty during the Covid-19 pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a member of the Labour Party.
Ukraine’s innovations stand out amid US Iran tensions and concerns about Europe’s readiness for future wars
New British uncrewed boats may be deployed if Middle East war expands
As several volatile global stand-offs over the past few months have shown, conflict between major nations can become normalised at speed, says Peter Apps
According to US officials, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered his military to be ready to conduct operation by 2027
