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Iran Expands Strait of Hormuz Operational Zone

May 12, 2026 @ 01:24 PM

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has expanded the scope of the Strait of Hormuz into a vast operational area. he political deputy of IRGC, Mohammad Akbarzadeh said in a TV interview that under the new plan, the expanse of the Strait of Hormuz has increased from 20–30 miles in the past to over 200–300 miles forming a complete crescent, FARS News reported
US Ohio-class Submarine Surfacing Near Gibraltar Tied to Trump’s Threat Against Iran?...

May 12, 2026 @ 12:52 PM

The Ohio-class nuclear submarine, USS Alaska, carrying the Trident II D5 ballistic missiles arrived in Gibraltar yesterday sparking speculation that its presence is linked to President Trumps threat to attack Iran. Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen the strait of Hormuz even as it blockades Iranian ports
Germany, Ukraine Sign Agreement to Advance Defense Technology by Funding Start-ups

May 11, 2026 @ 03:58 PM

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov signed a letter of intent on May 11 to deepen cooperation in the development of defence technologies. The two countries will fund innovative start-ups from both countries for various technologies related to defense including those born from a need to counter Russias war against Ukraine
Spanish Navantia to launch two Corvettes for the Saudi Navy

May 11, 2026 @ 02:56 PM

Navantias San Fernando shipyard held the keel-laying event for the seventh corvette it is building for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) on May 8. The ship, Construction No
5 Sailors Missing, 10 Injured after US Navy Fires at Two Iranian

May 8, 2026 @ 07:37 PM

Five sailors are missing and 10 injured as U.S
Turkey’s Latest Unmanned Submarine Can Launch Heavy Torpedo

May 8, 2026 @ 01:34 PM

Turkish firm STM showcased its newly developed Extra Large Class Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), “TENGİZ,” for the first time at SAHA 2026. The “TENGİZ” stands out with its heavy torpedo launching capability, long mission duration, high level of autonomy, and "mothership" concept
Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment for Two former Chinese Defense Ministers

May 8, 2026 @ 08:41 AM

Two former Chinese defense ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges on Thursday. The court rulings said that upon the expiration of the two-year reprieve period, their penalties are commuted to life imprisonment
Indonesia to Buy 12 Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drones From Turkey

May 6, 2026 @ 06:34 PM

Indonesia has signed a contract with Turkey for the supply of 12 units of Bayraktar KIZILELMA conbat drones with supplies targeted to begin in 2028. The agreement signed at the Saha Expo in Istanbul today, includes an option for additional 4
US, Iran Near Peace Deal: Axios

May 6, 2026 @ 11:52 AM

Iran and the U.S
US Approves Sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters to the

May 6, 2026 @ 11:10 AM

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