Wednesday, March 25, 2026
TOP STORIES
JD Vance Heads to Pakistan as US–Iran Talks Gain Momentum in Islamabad Amid Ongoing War
Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing US–Iran war are...
Iran Hardens War Stance: Demands Hormuz Control, War Compensation and Security Guarantees in Any US Talks
Iran has significantly hardened its negotiating stance since the...
Saudi Arabia and UAE Move Closer to Iran War as Gulf Strategy Shifts from Defense to Deterrence
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are moving...
Inside the Backchannel: How Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Oman Are Quietly Shaping US–Iran War Talks
While missiles fly and fleets reposition across the Middle...
Pakistan–Sudan $1.5B Arms Deal Suspended Amid Saudi Pressure and Regional Tensions
A proposed $1.5 billion military supply agreement between Pakistan...
DIPLOMACY
Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan Lead Mediation Push in Iran War as Hormuz Crisis Drives Urgent Diplomacy
As the Iran war enters a dangerous phase centered...
Trump Pauses Iran Power Plant Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Talks Ease Global Energy Fears
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension...
Trump Meets Japan PM Amid Iran War, Signals $200B Pentagon Boost and Strait of Hormuz Focus
US President Donald Trump met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Accuses UAE of Hosting HIMARS Attacks on Kharg Island
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused neighboring Gulf...
US Orders Staff Departure From Turkey Consulate as Regional War Expands
The United States has suspended consulate services in Adana,...
Nuclear Doctrine
DISPUTES
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...
Hormuz Under Pressure: U.S.-Escorted Tanker Passes While IRGC Drone Hits Another
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of...
Defense Budget
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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
Rapid Sentry: The Low-Cost Air Defense System Quietly Winning the Drone War in Iraq
While advanced systems like THAAD and fifth-generation fighters dominate...
Taiwan to Receive F-16V Fighter Jets as Lockheed Martin Ramps Up Full-Capacity Production
Taiwan is set to begin receiving its long-delayed F-16V...
Pentagon Locks in Palantir Maven AI as Core Military System for Targeting and Warfare
The U.S. Department of Defense is set to formalize...
India Eyes Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs GCAP and FCAS Amid Air Power Modernization Push
India is exploring the possibility of joining one of...
Ukraine Seeks Qatar’s Mirage 2000 Jets in Drone Defense Deal as Talks Stall
Ukraine is reportedly seeking to acquire used Mirage 2000-5...
Military Exercise
Ukraine War
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...
EU leaders reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, yet do not provide specific assurances
European Union leaders announced on Thursday their ongoing commitment...
TOP STORIES
JD Vance Heads to Pakistan as US–Iran Talks Gain Momentum in Islamabad Amid Ongoing War
Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing US–Iran war are...
Iran Hardens War Stance: Demands Hormuz Control, War Compensation and Security Guarantees in Any US Talks
Iran has significantly hardened its negotiating stance since the...
Saudi Arabia and UAE Move Closer to Iran War as Gulf Strategy Shifts from Defense to Deterrence
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are moving...
Inside the Backchannel: How Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Oman Are Quietly Shaping US–Iran War Talks
While missiles fly and fleets reposition across the Middle...
Pakistan–Sudan $1.5B Arms Deal Suspended Amid Saudi Pressure and Regional Tensions
A proposed $1.5 billion military supply agreement between Pakistan...
DIPLOMACY
Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan Lead Mediation Push in Iran War as Hormuz Crisis Drives Urgent Diplomacy
As the Iran war enters a dangerous phase centered...
Trump Pauses Iran Power Plant Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Talks Ease Global Energy Fears
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension...
Trump Meets Japan PM Amid Iran War, Signals $200B Pentagon Boost and Strait of Hormuz Focus
US President Donald Trump met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Accuses UAE of Hosting HIMARS Attacks on Kharg Island
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused neighboring Gulf...
US Orders Staff Departure From Turkey Consulate as Regional War Expands
The United States has suspended consulate services in Adana,...
Nuclear Doctrine
DISPUTES
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...
Hormuz Under Pressure: U.S.-Escorted Tanker Passes While IRGC Drone Hits Another
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of...
Defense Budget
Featured
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
Rapid Sentry: The Low-Cost Air Defense System Quietly Winning the Drone War in Iraq
While advanced systems like THAAD and fifth-generation fighters dominate...
Taiwan to Receive F-16V Fighter Jets as Lockheed Martin Ramps Up Full-Capacity Production
Taiwan is set to begin receiving its long-delayed F-16V...
Pentagon Locks in Palantir Maven AI as Core Military System for Targeting and Warfare
The U.S. Department of Defense is set to formalize...
India Eyes Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs GCAP and FCAS Amid Air Power Modernization Push
India is exploring the possibility of joining one of...
Ukraine Seeks Qatar’s Mirage 2000 Jets in Drone Defense Deal as Talks Stall
Ukraine is reportedly seeking to acquire used Mirage 2000-5...
Military Exercise
Ukraine War
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...
EU leaders reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, yet do not provide specific assurances
European Union leaders announced on Thursday their ongoing commitment...
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