Jonathan Benton

The Ring

The War in Iran – What should Europe do?

Don't miss this week's episode of The Ring, tonight at 20.30 CET. MEPs Riho Terras (EPP) and Özlem Demirel (The Left) go head-to-head in a fiery debate over what the EU should do in this crisis.

25/03/2026

USA

What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents

The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.

16/03/2026

USA

Precision Strike Missile: US' latest weapons system striking Iran

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

12/03/2026

USA

FLM 136: America’s cheap Iran-designed Shahed drone clone

The US is deploying its own inexpensive drone to counter Iran’s Shahed 136 unmanned aerial vehicle. Enter the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System known as FLM 136 LUCAS.

10/03/2026

USA

'An almost invisible fighter': The stealth jet striking Iran

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has played a crucial role in both the US and Israel’s strikes in the ongoing Iran war. Is it reshaping global power in the skies?

09/03/2026