Thursday, May 14, 2026
TOP STORIES
Fatah-4 Launch Boosts Pakistan’s Precision Strike Arsenal
Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a...
India-China Rivalry Moves Into Indian Ocean Surveillance Battle
The appearance of a Chinese oceanographic research vessel near...
China vs U.S.: The Airpower War Moves to the Factory Floor
For decades, military aviation dominance was defined by technology,...
Iran War Reality Check: Why Washington Needs a Reset
Ten weeks into the campaign against Iran, a difficult...
Russia Unveils Sarmat Super Missile With 35,000 km Range
Russia has successfully tested its next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile...
DIPLOMACY
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...
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...
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
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
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
Fatah-III Fears Rise as Pakistan Restricts Major Air Corridors
Pakistan’s sudden activation of multiple restricted air corridors across...
China Tests New Naval Shield Against Hypersonic Missiles
China’s navy has reportedly completed major type-certification trials for...
Türkiye Unveils Mass-Produced TOLUN Smart Bomb for Precision Strikes
Türkiye’s leading defense company ASELSAN has announced that its...
Taiwan Approves $25B Defense Plan Focused on US Weapons
Taiwan’s parliament has approved a $25 billion defense spending...
US Builds $1.9B Missile Shield on Guam to Counter China
The United States is rapidly transforming Guam into a...
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
Fatah-4 Launch Boosts Pakistan’s Precision Strike Arsenal
Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a...
India-China Rivalry Moves Into Indian Ocean Surveillance Battle
The appearance of a Chinese oceanographic research vessel near...
China vs U.S.: The Airpower War Moves to the Factory Floor
For decades, military aviation dominance was defined by technology,...
Iran War Reality Check: Why Washington Needs a Reset
Ten weeks into the campaign against Iran, a difficult...
Russia Unveils Sarmat Super Missile With 35,000 km Range
Russia has successfully tested its next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile...
DIPLOMACY
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...
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...
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
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
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
Fatah-III Fears Rise as Pakistan Restricts Major Air Corridors
Pakistan’s sudden activation of multiple restricted air corridors across...
China Tests New Naval Shield Against Hypersonic Missiles
China’s navy has reportedly completed major type-certification trials for...
Türkiye Unveils Mass-Produced TOLUN Smart Bomb for Precision Strikes
Türkiye’s leading defense company ASELSAN has announced that its...
Taiwan Approves $25B Defense Plan Focused on US Weapons
Taiwan’s parliament has approved a $25 billion defense spending...
US Builds $1.9B Missile Shield on Guam to Counter China
The United States is rapidly transforming Guam into a...
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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