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As the Iran–US conflict intensifies and spills across the region, the most immediate impacts are increasingly felt not only on battlefields, but across the systems that keep societies functioning: energy corridors, ports, payment rails, telecoms and industrial control environments. With shipping through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly down sharply and governments warning of heightened cyber “spillover” risk, operators are being forced to treat resilience as an operational dis

Aftermath of cartel-related violence impacting transport infrastructure in Mexico, illustrating how organised criminal fragmentation can expose critical logistics corridors and industrial assets to sustained operational risk. The full February 2026 YAVA Monthly Report is available to download now: February 2026 marked a period of heightened geopolitical exposure across critical infrastructure markets, as escalating US–Iran tensions in the Gulf and increasing fragmentation of

The Munich Security Conference is the world's leading forum for debating international security policy. Image credit: MSC At the Munich Security Conference 2026, global leaders debated deterrence, sovereignty, and cyber power amid visible strains between the United States and Europe. But for governments and critical infrastructure operators, the message is clear: security is no longer theoretical. It is operational, continuous and measurable Key Takeaways Security now liv

Critical infrastructure programmes rarely fail because the ambition was wrong. They fail because execution collapses under complexity. YAVA exists to close that gap - delivering resilient systems that can be integrated, operated, and sustained under real-world pressure.

In this edition, we share updates on YAVA’s recent engagements spanning the UK, India, Africa and Europe, alongside key signals shaping the future of infrastructure security, resilience and dual-use technology.

In November, the YAVA team was on the ground in Nairobi, Kenya, engaging with key government, industry and infrastructure stakeholders helping shape the country’s next phase of growth.

In October, the YAVA team was on the ground in Juba, South Sudan, working closely with local partners on a project focused on infrastructure resilience and operational assessment across the airport ecosystem.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Recent events in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have underscored a pivotal shift in how wars are waged. In a headline-grabbing operation, Ukrainian forces reportedly used drones to strike several nuclear-capable strategic bombers at airbases deep inside Russia – hitting targets up to 4,300 km from the battlefield.

First KF-21 Production Model is in Final Assembly - The Aviationist The KF-21 Boramae fighter jet marks a major milestone in South Korea’s emergence as a leading defence innovator. With the first mass production unit now in final assembly, and initial deliveries expected in 2026, the KF-21 will significantly support the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and reshape the regional balance of air power. Developed with over 65% indigenous systems, including a homegrown AESA rada

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

In this edition of YAVA’s bi-weekly intelligence briefing, we spotlight the rapid evolution of global defence technologies, rising geopolitical tensions, and major procurement activities reshaping military capabilities across continents.