Sunday, April 5, 2026
TOP STORIES
Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Plan Drives Record Pentagon, Space Force and Navy Spending
The Trump administration has unveiled a record $1.5 trillion...
Iran Downs A-10 and F-15 as Claims of Total Air Superiority Face Questions
A Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II was reportedly struck...
US Launches Rescue Operation in Southern Iran After Reports of Downed F-15E Strike Eagle
The United States Air Force has reportedly deployed multiple...
Iran Shoots Down Wing Loong II Drone Near Shiraz, Raising Questions Over Gulf Role in War
Iran appears to have shot down a CAIG Wing...
Iran Claims Second US F-35 Shootdown, But Wreckage Photos Appear to Show an F-15
Iran’s reported F-35 shootdown claim has surfaced amid heightened...
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
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...
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...
Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with the U.S., Interfax reports
Russia's foreign ministry currently sees no basis for resuming...
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,...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
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
Pakistan’s Chinese Missile Triumph Over India Spurs U.S. to Fast-Track $1 Billion Lockheed AIM-260 Deployment
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan's use...
Pentagon Simulates Ukraine’s Battlefields in Alaska to Revolutionize Drone Testing
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense...
US Boosts B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Initiative with $4.5 Billion Funding
On April 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense...
United States equips India with SeaVision to address China’s maritime aspirations
On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense...
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...
DEFENCE
AI Weapons, Surveillance and Command Systems Spread Across Middle East Militaries
Artificial intelligence is becoming a central pillar of military...
Los Angeles-Class Submarine USS Albany Moves Closer to Fleet Return
The USS Albany (SSN-753) has safely undocked at Naval...
ISW Report Warns North Korea Advancing MIRV ICBM Capability and Global Ties
North Korea’s latest test of a high-thrust solid-fuel intercontinental...
Trump Renews F-35 Saudi Arabia Sale Push Amid Middle East Security Realignment
US President Donald Trump has again declared that Washington...
India Weighs 800-km BrahMos Missile Upgrade to Boost Deep-Strike Capability
India is considering adopting a new 800-kilometer version of...
Military Exercise
U.S. and Indian Naval Forces Enhance Strategic Collaboration with Joint Amphibious Training Exercise
From April 4 to April 11, 2025, the United...
United States has stationed M1A2 SEP v3 tanks in Saudi Arabia for live-fire training exercises
The U.S. military has recently unveiled footage of its...
China, Iran, and Russia conduct collaborative naval exercises in the Middle East
China, Iran, and Russia engaged in joint naval exercises...
U.S. claims its military exercises with the Philippines are purely defensive and focused on readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises have a long history and are...
Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that...
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
Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Plan Drives Record Pentagon, Space Force and Navy Spending
The Trump administration has unveiled a record $1.5 trillion...
Iran Downs A-10 and F-15 as Claims of Total Air Superiority Face Questions
A Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II was reportedly struck...
US Launches Rescue Operation in Southern Iran After Reports of Downed F-15E Strike Eagle
The United States Air Force has reportedly deployed multiple...
Iran Shoots Down Wing Loong II Drone Near Shiraz, Raising Questions Over Gulf Role in War
Iran appears to have shot down a CAIG Wing...
Iran Claims Second US F-35 Shootdown, But Wreckage Photos Appear to Show an F-15
Iran’s reported F-35 shootdown claim has surfaced amid heightened...
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
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...
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...
Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with the U.S., Interfax reports
Russia's foreign ministry currently sees no basis for resuming...
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,...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
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
Pakistan’s Chinese Missile Triumph Over India Spurs U.S. to Fast-Track $1 Billion Lockheed AIM-260 Deployment
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan's use...
Pentagon Simulates Ukraine’s Battlefields in Alaska to Revolutionize Drone Testing
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense...
US Boosts B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Initiative with $4.5 Billion Funding
On April 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense...
United States equips India with SeaVision to address China’s maritime aspirations
On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense...
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...
DEFENCE
AI Weapons, Surveillance and Command Systems Spread Across Middle East Militaries
Artificial intelligence is becoming a central pillar of military...
Los Angeles-Class Submarine USS Albany Moves Closer to Fleet Return
The USS Albany (SSN-753) has safely undocked at Naval...
ISW Report Warns North Korea Advancing MIRV ICBM Capability and Global Ties
North Korea’s latest test of a high-thrust solid-fuel intercontinental...
Trump Renews F-35 Saudi Arabia Sale Push Amid Middle East Security Realignment
US President Donald Trump has again declared that Washington...
India Weighs 800-km BrahMos Missile Upgrade to Boost Deep-Strike Capability
India is considering adopting a new 800-kilometer version of...
Military Exercise
U.S. and Indian Naval Forces Enhance Strategic Collaboration with Joint Amphibious Training Exercise
From April 4 to April 11, 2025, the United...
United States has stationed M1A2 SEP v3 tanks in Saudi Arabia for live-fire training exercises
The U.S. military has recently unveiled footage of its...
China, Iran, and Russia conduct collaborative naval exercises in the Middle East
China, Iran, and Russia engaged in joint naval exercises...
U.S. claims its military exercises with the Philippines are purely defensive and focused on readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises have a long history and are...
Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that...
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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