Monday, May 25, 2026
TOP STORIES
Has Trump Won the Battles but Lost the Iran War? Strategic Doubts Grow Three Months Into Conflict
Three months after launching military operations against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump faces...
Pakistan, India and the AI Drone Race: How Loyal Wingman Aircraft Could Reshape South Asian Airpower
For decades, military balance in South Asia was measured...
Trump Pledges 5,000 More US Troops to Poland Amid NATO Tensions Over Iran War
U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies on Friday by announcing...
China’s PL-17 Missile Explained: The Long-Range Weapon Threatening US Air Dominance
Modern air combat is no longer won through dramatic...
Pentagon Suspends Canada Defense Talks Over Military Spending and F-35 Delays
The United States has suspended planned biannual defense talks...
DIPLOMACY
China Opposes Possible US Typhon Missile Deployment in Japan, Warns of Regional Arms Race
China on Friday sharply criticized reports that the United...
Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in War During BRICS Meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly accused the...
Qatar’s Former PM Warns Iran War Backfires, Says Regime Won’t Collapse
Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber...
China Steps Into Iran Crisis Ahead of Trump Visit
Iran is strengthening diplomatic engagement with China as tensions...
Yemen’s Houthis Enter War, Pakistan Steps Up Talks to Calm Middle East Crisis
The Middle East conflict has entered a more volatile...
Nuclear Doctrine
Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy
The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the...
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
DISPUTES
Gulf Nations Warn Iran Against ‘Control’ of Hormuz Waterway
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan have...
Iran Lawmaker Warns Ukraine Could Become ‘Legitimate Target’ Over Support Against Iranian Drones
Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated after a...
Trump Administration Labels Afghanistan State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
The United States has officially designated Afghanistan as a...
US Strikes Iranian Vessels Near Bandar Abbas as Strait of Hormuz Insurance Crisis Deepens
Reports indicate that U.S. naval forces struck three Iranian...
Taliban’s Own Words: Mullah Yaqoob Interview Reveals Durand Line and TTP Reality
An interview by Afghan Taliban Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob...
Defense Budget
Taiwan Approves $25B Defense Plan Focused on US Weapons
Taiwan’s parliament has approved a $25 billion defense spending...
Germany Approves €50 Billion in New Defense Projects as Military Spending Hits Record Levels
Germany has approved nearly €50 billion ($59 billion) in...
U.S. Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan as China Steps Up Pressure
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in arms...
Global military expenditures reach a historic $2.7 trillion in a significant increase for 2024
In 2024, global military spending surged to $2.72 trillion,...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
Featured
China vs U.S.: The Airpower War Moves to the Factory Floor
For decades, military aviation dominance was defined by technology,...
How Hypersonic Missiles Work: Technology, Speed & Global Military Impact Explained
Hypersonic missiles are rapidly transforming modern warfare, introducing a...
China’s J-35AE Stealth Fighter Explained: Features, Pakistan Deal & Global Impact
China has officially entered a new phase of global...
Why Air Campaigns Fail at Regime Change: Historical Lessons for Trump and Iran
For more than a century, great powers have believed...
The World’s Largest Modern Fighter Jet Fleets in 2026: Numbers, Capability, and Strategic Meaning
In 2026, control of the air remains a decisive...
DEFENCE
EA-18 Growler Crash Sparks Debate Over Pentagon Air Show Costs and Risks
The mid-air collision of two EA-18G Growler jets during an Idaho...
US Marines Test New UH-1Y Venom Drone Relay Tactic to Extend FPV Strike Range
The U.S. Marine Corps has tested a new battlefield...
Why NATO Is Strengthening Drone Defenses at Its Headquarters
In a significant move reflecting growing fears over drone...
Malaysia-Norway Missile Crisis: Trust in Western Arms Suppliers Under Scrutiny
Malaysia has formally demanded more than 1 billion ringgit...
USS Cleveland Joins US Navy as Final Freedom-Class Warship
The United States Navy has officially commissioned USS Cleveland...
Military Exercise
US Navy Pushes Autonomous Ops Forward
The US Navy is quietly reshaping maritime operations in...
China’s Largest Red Sword Exercise Revealed: Over 200 PLAAF Aircraft Deployed Across 1,200 Miles
Commercial satellite imagery has uncovered what defense analysts describe...
Pakistan Air Force Conducts Exercise Golden Eagle to Validate AI-Enabled, Network-Centric Combat Operations
The Pakistan Air Force has successfully concluded Exercise Golden...
Pakistan Army Team Spirit 2026 Begins at NCTC Pabbi with 24 International Teams
The opening ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army...
Pakistan, US Begin Inspired Gambit–2026 Counter-Terrorism Exercise at NCTC Pabbi
The 13th Pakistan–United States bilateral joint exercise, Inspired Gambit–2026,...
Ukraine War
Iran War Fallout Reshapes Ukraine Talks as U.S. Leverage Over Russia Comes Under Pressure
The fallout from the Iran conflict is increasingly reshaping...
Why Donetsk Remains the Biggest Obstacle to Any Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal
The fate of Donetsk, a battered but strategically vital...
Ukraine Secures Limited Gains in Revised US Peace Plan as Russia Holds Firm on Territory
Ukraine has won several key concessions in the latest...
U.S. Tells Ukraine Withdrawal from Donetsk Is Key to Any Peace Deal
U.S. peace negotiators have told Ukraine that any agreement...
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
TOP STORIES
Has Trump Won the Battles but Lost the Iran War? Strategic Doubts Grow Three Months Into Conflict
Three months after launching military operations against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump faces...
Pakistan, India and the AI Drone Race: How Loyal Wingman Aircraft Could Reshape South Asian Airpower
For decades, military balance in South Asia was measured...
Trump Pledges 5,000 More US Troops to Poland Amid NATO Tensions Over Iran War
U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies on Friday by announcing...
China’s PL-17 Missile Explained: The Long-Range Weapon Threatening US Air Dominance
Modern air combat is no longer won through dramatic...
Pentagon Suspends Canada Defense Talks Over Military Spending and F-35 Delays
The United States has suspended planned biannual defense talks...
DIPLOMACY
China Opposes Possible US Typhon Missile Deployment in Japan, Warns of Regional Arms Race
China on Friday sharply criticized reports that the United...
Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in War During BRICS Meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly accused the...
Qatar’s Former PM Warns Iran War Backfires, Says Regime Won’t Collapse
Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber...
China Steps Into Iran Crisis Ahead of Trump Visit
Iran is strengthening diplomatic engagement with China as tensions...
Yemen’s Houthis Enter War, Pakistan Steps Up Talks to Calm Middle East Crisis
The Middle East conflict has entered a more volatile...
Nuclear Doctrine
Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy
The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the...
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
DISPUTES
Gulf Nations Warn Iran Against ‘Control’ of Hormuz Waterway
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan have...
Iran Lawmaker Warns Ukraine Could Become ‘Legitimate Target’ Over Support Against Iranian Drones
Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated after a...
Trump Administration Labels Afghanistan State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
The United States has officially designated Afghanistan as a...
US Strikes Iranian Vessels Near Bandar Abbas as Strait of Hormuz Insurance Crisis Deepens
Reports indicate that U.S. naval forces struck three Iranian...
Taliban’s Own Words: Mullah Yaqoob Interview Reveals Durand Line and TTP Reality
An interview by Afghan Taliban Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob...
Defense Budget
Taiwan Approves $25B Defense Plan Focused on US Weapons
Taiwan’s parliament has approved a $25 billion defense spending...
Germany Approves €50 Billion in New Defense Projects as Military Spending Hits Record Levels
Germany has approved nearly €50 billion ($59 billion) in...
U.S. Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan as China Steps Up Pressure
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in arms...
Global military expenditures reach a historic $2.7 trillion in a significant increase for 2024
In 2024, global military spending surged to $2.72 trillion,...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
Featured
China vs U.S.: The Airpower War Moves to the Factory Floor
For decades, military aviation dominance was defined by technology,...
How Hypersonic Missiles Work: Technology, Speed & Global Military Impact Explained
Hypersonic missiles are rapidly transforming modern warfare, introducing a...
China’s J-35AE Stealth Fighter Explained: Features, Pakistan Deal & Global Impact
China has officially entered a new phase of global...
Why Air Campaigns Fail at Regime Change: Historical Lessons for Trump and Iran
For more than a century, great powers have believed...
The World’s Largest Modern Fighter Jet Fleets in 2026: Numbers, Capability, and Strategic Meaning
In 2026, control of the air remains a decisive...
DEFENCE
EA-18 Growler Crash Sparks Debate Over Pentagon Air Show Costs and Risks
The mid-air collision of two EA-18G Growler jets during an Idaho...
US Marines Test New UH-1Y Venom Drone Relay Tactic to Extend FPV Strike Range
The U.S. Marine Corps has tested a new battlefield...
Why NATO Is Strengthening Drone Defenses at Its Headquarters
In a significant move reflecting growing fears over drone...
Malaysia-Norway Missile Crisis: Trust in Western Arms Suppliers Under Scrutiny
Malaysia has formally demanded more than 1 billion ringgit...
USS Cleveland Joins US Navy as Final Freedom-Class Warship
The United States Navy has officially commissioned USS Cleveland...
Military Exercise
US Navy Pushes Autonomous Ops Forward
The US Navy is quietly reshaping maritime operations in...
China’s Largest Red Sword Exercise Revealed: Over 200 PLAAF Aircraft Deployed Across 1,200 Miles
Commercial satellite imagery has uncovered what defense analysts describe...
Pakistan Air Force Conducts Exercise Golden Eagle to Validate AI-Enabled, Network-Centric Combat Operations
The Pakistan Air Force has successfully concluded Exercise Golden...
Pakistan Army Team Spirit 2026 Begins at NCTC Pabbi with 24 International Teams
The opening ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army...
Pakistan, US Begin Inspired Gambit–2026 Counter-Terrorism Exercise at NCTC Pabbi
The 13th Pakistan–United States bilateral joint exercise, Inspired Gambit–2026,...
Ukraine War
Iran War Fallout Reshapes Ukraine Talks as U.S. Leverage Over Russia Comes Under Pressure
The fallout from the Iran conflict is increasingly reshaping...
Why Donetsk Remains the Biggest Obstacle to Any Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal
The fate of Donetsk, a battered but strategically vital...
Ukraine Secures Limited Gains in Revised US Peace Plan as Russia Holds Firm on Territory
Ukraine has won several key concessions in the latest...
U.S. Tells Ukraine Withdrawal from Donetsk Is Key to Any Peace Deal
U.S. peace negotiators have told Ukraine that any agreement...
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
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