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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Grey Zone Awakens: Hybrid War, Drone Walls, and the West’s Readiness Test

from Emerging Threats Hub · host Sébastien Deschamps

Is the West prepared for the realities of modern hybrid warfare? This week on Emerging Threats Hub, host Sébastien analyzes the critical gaps in Western defense strategy.In this episode, we cover:The Readiness Crisis: General Sir Richard Barrons’ verdict that the UK is “not fit to fight.”The Drone Revolution: Europe’s proposal for a “Drone Wall” and Russia’s total mobilization of drone production.Hybrid Warfare: The ongoing “Grey War” in Europe, from Baltic cable sabotage to daily attacks in Germany.Procurement Reform: The Pentagon’s aggressive new strategy to prioritize speed and accountability.Join us as we move beyond the headlines to understand the strategic shifts defining our security landscape.Follow Emerging Threats Hub for more deep dives into global security.#Defense #Geopolitics #EmergingThreats #MilitaryTech#DefenseNews #DroneWar #EmergingThreatsHub #GlobalSecurity

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