Saturday, March 14, 2026
TOP STORIES
Iranian Missile Attack Damages US KC-135 Tankers at Saudi Base, Exposing Vulnerability of Air Refueling Fleet
The United States Air Force’s aerial refueling fleet has...
Why China Is Not Attacking Taiwan Despite the US–Israel War With Iran
The ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and...
AI-Driven Warfare: How U.S. and Israel Are Using Advanced Technology to Strike Hundreds of Targets in Iran Daily
The United States and Israel are employing advanced digital...
B-2 Bomber Strikes on Kharg Island Echo Iran-Iraq War Attacks on Iran’s Strategic Oil Hub
Recent footage released by U.S. President Donald Trump showing...
Iranian Missile Strike Damages U.S. KC-135 Tanker Aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
A reported Iranian ballistic missile strike on Prince Sultan...
DIPLOMACY
US Orders Staff Departure From Turkey Consulate as Regional War Expands
The United States has suspended consulate services in Adana,...
Spain Refuses U.S. Airstrikes From Its Bases but Sends Warship to Eastern Mediterranean
Spain has taken a carefully calibrated position in the...
India Pays the Price for the Trump–Netanyahu War: Oil Shock, Hormuz Risk and Energy Vulnerability
India’s economic growth and energy security are increasingly exposed...
US Regional Allies Struggle to Respond as Trump Shifts From Diplomacy to Full-Scale Strikes on Iran
The abrupt shift from diplomacy to military action against...
Iran Floats U.S. Investment Incentives as Nuclear Talks Resume, Testing Trump’s Deal-Making Instincts
Iran is signaling potential U.S. investment opportunities in its...
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
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...
Russia Redirects Gas to Asia as Iran War Triggers Global Energy Price Surge
Russia has announced plans to redirect natural gas supplies...
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
Japan Unveils EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft to Strengthen Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Japan has publicly revealed its EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ)...
F-47 NGAD Fighter to Carry SiAW Missile for Deep Strike Missions
The U.S. Air Force has revealed that the upcoming...
China Unveils New DF-17 Hypersonic Missile Variant With Updated Glide Vehicle
Chinese state media has released footage showing a new...
PLA Navy Adds Two More Type 055 Destroyers, Strengthening Carrier Strike Groups
China’s navy has officially unveiled two new Type 055...
Trump Privately Discusses Possible U.S. Troop Deployment Inside Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has privately expressed interest in...
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
Iranian Missile Attack Damages US KC-135 Tankers at Saudi Base, Exposing Vulnerability of Air Refueling Fleet
The United States Air Force’s aerial refueling fleet has...
Why China Is Not Attacking Taiwan Despite the US–Israel War With Iran
The ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and...
AI-Driven Warfare: How U.S. and Israel Are Using Advanced Technology to Strike Hundreds of Targets in Iran Daily
The United States and Israel are employing advanced digital...
B-2 Bomber Strikes on Kharg Island Echo Iran-Iraq War Attacks on Iran’s Strategic Oil Hub
Recent footage released by U.S. President Donald Trump showing...
Iranian Missile Strike Damages U.S. KC-135 Tanker Aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
A reported Iranian ballistic missile strike on Prince Sultan...
DIPLOMACY
US Orders Staff Departure From Turkey Consulate as Regional War Expands
The United States has suspended consulate services in Adana,...
Spain Refuses U.S. Airstrikes From Its Bases but Sends Warship to Eastern Mediterranean
Spain has taken a carefully calibrated position in the...
India Pays the Price for the Trump–Netanyahu War: Oil Shock, Hormuz Risk and Energy Vulnerability
India’s economic growth and energy security are increasingly exposed...
US Regional Allies Struggle to Respond as Trump Shifts From Diplomacy to Full-Scale Strikes on Iran
The abrupt shift from diplomacy to military action against...
Iran Floats U.S. Investment Incentives as Nuclear Talks Resume, Testing Trump’s Deal-Making Instincts
Iran is signaling potential U.S. investment opportunities in its...
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
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...
Russia Redirects Gas to Asia as Iran War Triggers Global Energy Price Surge
Russia has announced plans to redirect natural gas supplies...
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
Japan Unveils EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft to Strengthen Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Japan has publicly revealed its EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ)...
F-47 NGAD Fighter to Carry SiAW Missile for Deep Strike Missions
The U.S. Air Force has revealed that the upcoming...
China Unveils New DF-17 Hypersonic Missile Variant With Updated Glide Vehicle
Chinese state media has released footage showing a new...
PLA Navy Adds Two More Type 055 Destroyers, Strengthening Carrier Strike Groups
China’s navy has officially unveiled two new Type 055...
Trump Privately Discusses Possible U.S. Troop Deployment Inside Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has privately expressed interest in...
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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