Friday, April 24, 2026
TOP STORIES
Pentagon Eyes Hormuz Strike Plan If Iran Ceasefire Collapses
The United States is preparing new military plans targeting...
Leaked Letter and Loyalty Tweets: Inside Iran’s Hidden Power Struggle Over US Talks
A recent report by Iranian journalist Mehdi Parpanchi, published...
Ceasefire or Cover? How the US-Iran Pause Is Reshaping a Global Maritime Conflict
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran was...
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely—But Without Concessions, Escalation Looks Inevitable
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely,...
Pakistan’s 600km Taimoor Missile Could Reshape Arabian Sea Power Balance
Pakistan’s successful live firing of the Taimoor air-launched cruise...
DIPLOMACY
Yemen’s Houthis Enter War, Pakistan Steps Up Talks to Calm Middle East Crisis
The Middle East conflict has entered a more volatile...
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...
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
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
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
MQ-9 Reaper vs Bayraktar TB2: Which Combat Drone Dominates Modern Warfare?
The rise of armed drones has reshaped modern warfare—and...
Russia Delivers New Batch of Su-35S Fighters as Rostec Highlights Combat Performance
Russia has taken delivery of another batch of Su-35S...
Petraeus Warns US: Ukraine’s Drone War, Not Gulf Success, Defines the Future of Warfare
Retired U.S. General David Petraeus has warned that America’s...
Ukraine’s Robots Force Russian Troops to Surrender in Historic First as Ground Bots Enter Direct Combat
Ukraine says it has achieved a historic first in...
New Russian Air Defense System Using R-77-1 Missiles Seen Near Ukraine Border
A launcher from a newly configured Russian air defense...
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
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
Pentagon Eyes Hormuz Strike Plan If Iran Ceasefire Collapses
The United States is preparing new military plans targeting...
Leaked Letter and Loyalty Tweets: Inside Iran’s Hidden Power Struggle Over US Talks
A recent report by Iranian journalist Mehdi Parpanchi, published...
Ceasefire or Cover? How the US-Iran Pause Is Reshaping a Global Maritime Conflict
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran was...
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely—But Without Concessions, Escalation Looks Inevitable
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely,...
Pakistan’s 600km Taimoor Missile Could Reshape Arabian Sea Power Balance
Pakistan’s successful live firing of the Taimoor air-launched cruise...
DIPLOMACY
Yemen’s Houthis Enter War, Pakistan Steps Up Talks to Calm Middle East Crisis
The Middle East conflict has entered a more volatile...
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...
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
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
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
MQ-9 Reaper vs Bayraktar TB2: Which Combat Drone Dominates Modern Warfare?
The rise of armed drones has reshaped modern warfare—and...
Russia Delivers New Batch of Su-35S Fighters as Rostec Highlights Combat Performance
Russia has taken delivery of another batch of Su-35S...
Petraeus Warns US: Ukraine’s Drone War, Not Gulf Success, Defines the Future of Warfare
Retired U.S. General David Petraeus has warned that America’s...
Ukraine’s Robots Force Russian Troops to Surrender in Historic First as Ground Bots Enter Direct Combat
Ukraine says it has achieved a historic first in...
New Russian Air Defense System Using R-77-1 Missiles Seen Near Ukraine Border
A launcher from a newly configured Russian air defense...
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
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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