President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday to revive the United States shipbuilding industry, pledging to restore American maritime strength amid rising concerns over Chinas dominance in global shipping. The order, signed at the White House, lays out a broad Maritime Action Plan (MAP) that aims to boost domestic ship production, expand mariner training, enforce fee collections at ports, and counter what the administration calls China's “non-market practices” in the shipbuilding sector
The United States and Panama have announced a broadened security partnership aimed at protecting the Panama Canal from what Washington describes as growing Chinese influence in the region. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the
A Russian-built Su-35 fighter jet, originally painted in Egyptian camouflage, has been spotted at an Algerian airbase with new Algerian Air Force markings, raising fresh questions about a quiet arms transfer caught by satellite. An Algerian source told Defense Mirror that the deal to buy Su-35 aircraft was finalized two years ago and has only now come to light due to satellite imagery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dropped a bombshell on April 8, announcing that his forces have captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia on Ukrainian soil — a revelation that could deepen global tensions over Beijings role in the war. “This happened in Donetsk
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) chief Seok Jong-gun met with Indonesian Vice Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto in Jakarta last week to discuss the stalled KF-21 fighter jet project, as unresolved disputes over funding and technology-sharing continue to delay progress. Seok acknowledged “difficulties due to differing views” but emphasized the need for communication to resolve issues and strengthen bilateral cooperation
Russian troops disguised themselves as Ukrainian soldiers during Operation Potok, using blue armbands similar to those worn by Ukraines military to maneuver undetected, according to a Russian airborne assault brigade commander. The commander, identified by the call sign "Morpekh," told
Germany may refuse to purchase American F-35 fighter jets over the so-called ‘emergency switch that Washington can use to de-activate the aircraft if the client state refuses to follow Washingtons end-user conditions. Instead, Germany is being urged by Airbus to consider the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 which has many advanced features that fifth generation aircraft have
In what could be a major worry for Russia, Nordic countries- Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland have set up a joint air forces command. The Joint Nordic Air Command (JNAC), created on March 16, 2023, unites over 250 combat aircraft from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark to strengthen air defense, enhance intelligence sharing, and improve operational readiness across Northern Europe
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today announced that the U.K
The Pentagon has ordered the