Turkey to use Misrata, al-Watiya Libyan Military Bases
Turkey is in talks with the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) for its military to use two bases in the North African country. “Turkey using al-Watiya
India’s Nuclear Stockpile Dwarfed by China, Pakistan
India is believed to possess 150 nuclear warheads, less than half of Chinas 320-strong weapons stockpile. According to a
Chinese Anti-ship Missiles Highlighted as US Sails 3 Aircraft Carriers in Indo-Pacific
The Chinese media on Sunday played up possessing indigenous ‘killer weapons like DF-21D and DF-26 anti-ship ballistic missiles ‘designed to sink aircraft carriers as United States sends three of its own ships close to Chinese territorial waters. Beijing could counter Washingtons ‘hegemonic politics by enhancing its own war preparedness, holding drills...
US to Establish new Military Policy-Pacific Deterrence Initiative to Counter China
The 2021 US National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) establishes the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) to send a strong signal to the Chinese Communist Party that America is deeply committed to defending its interests in the Indo-Pacific. The PDI will focus resources on key military capability gaps, reassure US allies, and bolster...
To Counter Iran, ME Allies Encouraged to Purchase US Arms
The United States is helping its Middle East allies build up their security forces besides encouraging them to purchase US arms. “Iran poses the ‘greatest threat to regional security and stability
Chinese Army Conducts Troop Transport Exercise Amid Border Tensions with India
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently transported thousands of paratroopers and armored vehicles to the country's high-altitude northwest from Central China in an operation to mimic large-scale paratroop mobility to the Indo-China border. “The exercise showed that the PLA has the capability to project its power anywhere in China very quickly and send reinforcements to remote locations with harsh environments, including high elevation,” China Central TV (CCTV) said in a report Saturday
Thousands of US Troops to Leave Germany as part of Trump Drawdown...
President of the United States Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan to pull out 9,500 American troops stationed at German bases by September. The decision to withdraw more than a quarter of US troops out of Germany comes after years of tension brewing between the US and Chancellor Angela Merkel over military spending and other security issues
French forces kill Leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Minister
French Barkhane forces killed the leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Algerian Abdelmalek Droukdel, in Malis Tessalit town, on Friday. “On June 3, the French armed forces, with the support of their partners, neutralized the leader of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQMI), Abdelmalek Droukdel, and several of his close associates, during an operation in northern Mali,” Florence Parly, French Defense Minister, said in a statement Friday
Taiwanese Coast Guard Intercepts Chinese dredging vessels, Detains 10
The Taiwanese Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has intercepted Chinese dredging vessels operating in the nations territorial waters near Penghu and detained 10 crew members. A coast guard patrol discovered more than 20 dredging vessels in an area known as the Formosa Banks, 46 nautical miles (85km) southwest of Penghu Countys Cimei islet at about 5am on Wednesday, Taipei Times reported Friday
Libyan GNA Establishes Control Over Tripoli International Airport
Libyas Government of National Accord (GNA) backed by Turkey and Qatar reclaimed control of Tripoli International Airport from Haftar militia. On Wednesday, GNAs military spokesperson Mohammed Kanunu said they launched an offensive to recapture the airport, located 21 miles from Tripoli, the Libyan capital
Chinese PLA Conducts ‘Night Infiltration’ Exercise in Tibet
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)s Tibet Military Command recently conducted night infiltration exercises behind enemy lines and tested their combat capability at an elevation of 4700 meters. During the exercise, PLA scout unit began to mobilize toward its target in the Tanggula Mountains
Kick-boxing Training for PLA Hong Kong Soldiers to Deal with 'Separatists’
Soldiers of Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)s Hong Kong Garrison have undergone intensive kick-boxing training which, some people think was aimed at deterring ‘separatists. On its official Sina Weibo account Sunday, PLA released a video footage of Hong Kong Garrison troops pounding on each other and going on long-distance runs
Uruguay Orders Five A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
Italian Army Orders Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defense System
Fincantieri Acquires Leonardo's Underwater Armaments & Systems Business
South Korea Begins Development of Long-range Air Defense Missile System
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U