Monday, July 13, 2026
TOP STORIES
Did a Chinese Spy Ship Track USS Abraham Lincoln? How China’s Intelligence Network Is Reshaping Naval Warfare
Recent reports claiming that a Chinese spy ship was...
China Claims Breakthrough in 100-Gigawatt Microwave Weapon That Could Threaten Satellites and Electronic Warfare
China has reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough in high-power...
China-Russia Joint Sea 2026: Why the First Public Submarine Operations Signal a New Undersea Challenge for the Indo-Pacific
China and Russia have publicly showcased coordinated submarine operations...
Why India Is Buying Retired RAF Jaguars: What It Reveals About the Indian Air Force’s Fighter Fleet Challenges
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive...
China’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Signals a New Phase in Its Nuclear Deterrence Strategy
China's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test into the...
DIPLOMACY
Why Xi Jinping’s Rare North Korea Visit Matters for Trump, Kim and Regional Security
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to...
China Opposes Possible US Typhon Missile Deployment in Japan, Warns of Regional Arms Race
China on Friday sharply criticized reports that the United...
Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in War During BRICS Meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly accused the...
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...
Nuclear Doctrine
Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy
The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the...
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
DISPUTES
Ukraine Moves Closer to Producing French SCALP Cruise Missiles Under New Defense Partnership
Ukraine has taken another significant step toward expanding its...
Turkey Requests MI6 Support to Protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Amid Assassination Threats
Turkey’s intelligence agency has reportedly asked Britain’s MI6 to...
How the Hormuz Crisis Forced the U.S. to Ease Russian Oil Sanctions
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the...
Sri Lanka Allows Iranian Warship to Dock at Strategic Trincomalee Port After U.S. Sinks IRIS Dena
Sri Lanka has taken a major geopolitical step by...
Satellite Images Reveal Damage at Iran’s Minzadehei Nuclear Compound After Israeli Strike Near Tehran
New satellite imagery has revealed significant damage at a...
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,...
Featured
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Japan and India team up to create a next-gen fighter jet to rival China’s J-36
Japan has invited India to participate in a significant...
Ukrainian FPV drones reveal vulnerabilities in the Russian S-300V during the Crimea operation
On May 1, 2025, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence, referred...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
Congressional Budget Office projects US nuclear arsenal costs will reach $946 billion by 2034
The projected expenses for operating and modernizing America's nuclear...
DEFENCE
Top 10 Military Helicopters in the World in 2026: Ranking the Most Powerful Combat Rotorcraft
Despite rapid advances in drones, loitering munitions, and artificial...
US Troops Leave Estonia as Pentagon Reviews Future NATO Military Presence in Europe
The United States has significantly reduced its military presence...
South Korea Successfully Tests Cheonryong Cruise Missile, Advancing Indigenous ‘Taurus’ Strike Capability
South Korea has achieved a major milestone in its...
UK Commits £8.6 Billion to Tempest Fighter Under GCAP, Accelerating Sixth-Generation Air Power
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to next-generation...
UK’s £63 Billion Defence Investment Signals Major Nuclear Modernisation Drive
The United Kingdom has announced one of the largest...
Military Exercise
China, Iran, and Russia conduct collaborative naval exercises in the Middle East
China, Iran, and Russia engaged in joint naval exercises...
Ten Russian warships held a training exercise simulating combat in the Kaliningrad region
On Tuesday, the Russian Navy conducted military drills in...
Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that...
Indonesia and Russia hold joint military training exercises in Java Sea
Naval forces from Indonesia and Russia commenced their inaugural...
Ukraine War
NATO Announces Billions in Arms Deals Ahead of Trump Summit in Turkey
NATO allies announced tens of billions of dollars in...
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...
TOP STORIES
Did a Chinese Spy Ship Track USS Abraham Lincoln? How China’s Intelligence Network Is Reshaping Naval Warfare
Recent reports claiming that a Chinese spy ship was...
China Claims Breakthrough in 100-Gigawatt Microwave Weapon That Could Threaten Satellites and Electronic Warfare
China has reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough in high-power...
China-Russia Joint Sea 2026: Why the First Public Submarine Operations Signal a New Undersea Challenge for the Indo-Pacific
China and Russia have publicly showcased coordinated submarine operations...
Why India Is Buying Retired RAF Jaguars: What It Reveals About the Indian Air Force’s Fighter Fleet Challenges
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive...
China’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Signals a New Phase in Its Nuclear Deterrence Strategy
China's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test into the...
DIPLOMACY
Why Xi Jinping’s Rare North Korea Visit Matters for Trump, Kim and Regional Security
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to...
China Opposes Possible US Typhon Missile Deployment in Japan, Warns of Regional Arms Race
China on Friday sharply criticized reports that the United...
Iran Accuses UAE of Direct Role in War During BRICS Meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has publicly accused the...
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...
Nuclear Doctrine
Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy
The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the...
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
DISPUTES
Ukraine Moves Closer to Producing French SCALP Cruise Missiles Under New Defense Partnership
Ukraine has taken another significant step toward expanding its...
Turkey Requests MI6 Support to Protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Amid Assassination Threats
Turkey’s intelligence agency has reportedly asked Britain’s MI6 to...
How the Hormuz Crisis Forced the U.S. to Ease Russian Oil Sanctions
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the...
Sri Lanka Allows Iranian Warship to Dock at Strategic Trincomalee Port After U.S. Sinks IRIS Dena
Sri Lanka has taken a major geopolitical step by...
Satellite Images Reveal Damage at Iran’s Minzadehei Nuclear Compound After Israeli Strike Near Tehran
New satellite imagery has revealed significant damage at a...
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,...
Featured
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Japan and India team up to create a next-gen fighter jet to rival China’s J-36
Japan has invited India to participate in a significant...
Ukrainian FPV drones reveal vulnerabilities in the Russian S-300V during the Crimea operation
On May 1, 2025, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence, referred...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
Congressional Budget Office projects US nuclear arsenal costs will reach $946 billion by 2034
The projected expenses for operating and modernizing America's nuclear...
DEFENCE
Top 10 Military Helicopters in the World in 2026: Ranking the Most Powerful Combat Rotorcraft
Despite rapid advances in drones, loitering munitions, and artificial...
US Troops Leave Estonia as Pentagon Reviews Future NATO Military Presence in Europe
The United States has significantly reduced its military presence...
South Korea Successfully Tests Cheonryong Cruise Missile, Advancing Indigenous ‘Taurus’ Strike Capability
South Korea has achieved a major milestone in its...
UK Commits £8.6 Billion to Tempest Fighter Under GCAP, Accelerating Sixth-Generation Air Power
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to next-generation...
UK’s £63 Billion Defence Investment Signals Major Nuclear Modernisation Drive
The United Kingdom has announced one of the largest...
Military Exercise
China, Iran, and Russia conduct collaborative naval exercises in the Middle East
China, Iran, and Russia engaged in joint naval exercises...
Ten Russian warships held a training exercise simulating combat in the Kaliningrad region
On Tuesday, the Russian Navy conducted military drills in...
Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that...
Indonesia and Russia hold joint military training exercises in Java Sea
Naval forces from Indonesia and Russia commenced their inaugural...
Ukraine War
NATO Announces Billions in Arms Deals Ahead of Trump Summit in Turkey
NATO allies announced tens of billions of dollars in...
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...
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