Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TOP STORIES
Meteor on Rafale: Strategic Breakthrough or Symbolic Signalling by India?
India’s public display of Indian Air Force Rafale fighters...
Türkiye Plans Extraordinary Measures to Block Potential Refugee Influx from Iran
Türkiye is preparing extraordinary contingency measures to prevent a...
Turkey’s KAAN P1 and P2 Prototypes to Begin Flight Tests in 2026
Turkey’s ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet program KAAN is entering...
Iranian Drone Swarms Challenge U.S. Aircraft Carrier Dominance in the Persian Gulf
The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) into...
CENTCOM Briefly Reveals Egyptian Military Presence at U.S.-Led Gaza Coordination Center in Israel
A brief and quickly retracted release by U.S. Central...
DIPLOMACY
Pakistan and Somalia Deepen Ties as President Witness Diplomatic Visa-Free Agreement
Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — President Asif Ali Zardari...
Netanyahu Rebukes Trump Administration Over Gaza Governance Plan
A rare and unusually blunt statement from Israeli Prime...
US Moves to Lock In Critical Minerals Pact as China Export Control Deadline Nears
The United States is preparing to convene dozens of...
Indonesia’s Defence Minister Meets Pakistan’s Army Chief, Pledges Expanded Defence Cooperation
Indonesia’s Defence Minister, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), on Monday called...
Pakistan to Raise Somaliland Issue at Emergency OIC Meeting After Israel’s Recognition
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar...
Nuclear Doctrine
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
DISPUTES
EU–India Free Trade Deal Exposes Structural Flaws in Turkey’s Customs Union
European Union leaders’ decision to finalize a free trade...
US Control of Venezuela’s Oil Revenues Triggers Debt Tensions With China
U.S. control over Venezuela’s oil export revenues has drawn...
Russia Proposed Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump in 2019, Fiona Hill Reveals
Russian officials in 2019 privately signaled to the Trump...
Graham’s ‘Make Iran Great Again’ Remark Signals Sharpening U.S. Strategy Amid Protests
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has ignited fresh debate over...
Venezuela Operation’s Real Target Was Cuba, Not China, Analysts Say
The U.S. operation in Venezuela has widely been framed...
Defense Budget
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,...
Croatia plans to raise its defense budget to 3% of its GDP by the year 2030
Croatia has announced plans to increase its defense expenditure...
Italy considers extending its defense budget as it faces challenges in achieving NATO objectives
Italy is contemplating the inclusion of police and coastguard...
Germany is investing billions to greatly strengthen its military capabilities at a crucial moment for Europe
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to negotiate...
Featured
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Arctic’s Quiet Militarization Explained
When US President Donald Trump talks about buying Greenland,...
US Navy’s $58.8 million upgrade revitalizes the aging F-16 and F-5 aircraft
On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense...
Italy’s latest G550 aircraft to evaluate cutting-edge military surveillance technology
Italy has made a significant advancement in enhancing its...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
Greece may acquire Brazilian C-390 transport planes to substitute its US-manufactured C-130 Hercules
On April 22, 2025, OnAlert reported that the Brazilian...
DEFENCE
Sweden Donates Erieye AEW&C Aircraft to Ukraine, Leaving Shortfall Until GlobalEye Delivery
In a move that underscores both military solidarity and...
UK Selects Seven Firms for Apache Wingman Drone Program Under Project NYX
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step toward...
Safran Demonstrates Blacknaute Navigation System on US Army Black Hawk in GPS-Denied Flight Test
Safran Federal Systems has successfully completed a flight demonstration...
Russia Fits Kamikaze Drone With Starlink-Type Satellite Terminal, Ukrainian Experts Say
Ukrainian military specialists say Russia has begun integrating Starlink-type...
UK Royal Navy Flies First Autonomous Anti-Submarine Helicopter as North Atlantic Tensions Rise
Britain’s Royal Navy has confirmed that its first full-sized...
Military Exercise
Ten Russian warships held a training exercise simulating combat in the Kaliningrad region
On Tuesday, the Russian Navy conducted military drills in...
NATO conducts an exercise in Iceland to oversee the crucial North Atlantic route
Seven NATO member nations participated in an exercise based...
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
Meteor on Rafale: Strategic Breakthrough or Symbolic Signalling by India?
India’s public display of Indian Air Force Rafale fighters...
Türkiye Plans Extraordinary Measures to Block Potential Refugee Influx from Iran
Türkiye is preparing extraordinary contingency measures to prevent a...
Turkey’s KAAN P1 and P2 Prototypes to Begin Flight Tests in 2026
Turkey’s ambitious fifth-generation fighter jet program KAAN is entering...
Iranian Drone Swarms Challenge U.S. Aircraft Carrier Dominance in the Persian Gulf
The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) into...
CENTCOM Briefly Reveals Egyptian Military Presence at U.S.-Led Gaza Coordination Center in Israel
A brief and quickly retracted release by U.S. Central...
DIPLOMACY
Pakistan and Somalia Deepen Ties as President Witness Diplomatic Visa-Free Agreement
Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — President Asif Ali Zardari...
Netanyahu Rebukes Trump Administration Over Gaza Governance Plan
A rare and unusually blunt statement from Israeli Prime...
US Moves to Lock In Critical Minerals Pact as China Export Control Deadline Nears
The United States is preparing to convene dozens of...
Indonesia’s Defence Minister Meets Pakistan’s Army Chief, Pledges Expanded Defence Cooperation
Indonesia’s Defence Minister, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), on Monday called...
Pakistan to Raise Somaliland Issue at Emergency OIC Meeting After Israel’s Recognition
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar...
Nuclear Doctrine
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
DISPUTES
EU–India Free Trade Deal Exposes Structural Flaws in Turkey’s Customs Union
European Union leaders’ decision to finalize a free trade...
US Control of Venezuela’s Oil Revenues Triggers Debt Tensions With China
U.S. control over Venezuela’s oil export revenues has drawn...
Russia Proposed Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump in 2019, Fiona Hill Reveals
Russian officials in 2019 privately signaled to the Trump...
Graham’s ‘Make Iran Great Again’ Remark Signals Sharpening U.S. Strategy Amid Protests
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has ignited fresh debate over...
Venezuela Operation’s Real Target Was Cuba, Not China, Analysts Say
The U.S. operation in Venezuela has widely been framed...
Defense Budget
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,...
Croatia plans to raise its defense budget to 3% of its GDP by the year 2030
Croatia has announced plans to increase its defense expenditure...
Italy considers extending its defense budget as it faces challenges in achieving NATO objectives
Italy is contemplating the inclusion of police and coastguard...
Germany is investing billions to greatly strengthen its military capabilities at a crucial moment for Europe
As the Trump administration continues its efforts to negotiate...
Featured
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Arctic’s Quiet Militarization Explained
When US President Donald Trump talks about buying Greenland,...
US Navy’s $58.8 million upgrade revitalizes the aging F-16 and F-5 aircraft
On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense...
Italy’s latest G550 aircraft to evaluate cutting-edge military surveillance technology
Italy has made a significant advancement in enhancing its...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
Greece may acquire Brazilian C-390 transport planes to substitute its US-manufactured C-130 Hercules
On April 22, 2025, OnAlert reported that the Brazilian...
DEFENCE
Sweden Donates Erieye AEW&C Aircraft to Ukraine, Leaving Shortfall Until GlobalEye Delivery
In a move that underscores both military solidarity and...
UK Selects Seven Firms for Apache Wingman Drone Program Under Project NYX
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step toward...
Safran Demonstrates Blacknaute Navigation System on US Army Black Hawk in GPS-Denied Flight Test
Safran Federal Systems has successfully completed a flight demonstration...
Russia Fits Kamikaze Drone With Starlink-Type Satellite Terminal, Ukrainian Experts Say
Ukrainian military specialists say Russia has begun integrating Starlink-type...
UK Royal Navy Flies First Autonomous Anti-Submarine Helicopter as North Atlantic Tensions Rise
Britain’s Royal Navy has confirmed that its first full-sized...
Military Exercise
Ten Russian warships held a training exercise simulating combat in the Kaliningrad region
On Tuesday, the Russian Navy conducted military drills in...
NATO conducts an exercise in Iceland to oversee the crucial North Atlantic route
Seven NATO member nations participated in an exercise based...
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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