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India Enters Laser Arms Race: DRDO Successfully Tests Mk-II(A) Directed Energy Weapon
In a major milestone for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully ...
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Trade War Meets Turbulence: How U.S. Tariffs Threaten Indonesia’s F-15EX Fighter Jet Deal and Regional Security
A $13.9 billion deal to deliver advanced fighter jets to Indonesia—an agreement years in the making—now teeters on the edge ...
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Chinese Nationals Captured in Ukraine Say They Were Misled by Russian Promises: Zelensky Claims Hundreds More Fighting for Moscow
Two Chinese nationals captured by Ukrainian forces for fighting alongside Russian troops have publicly claimed they were deceived into joining the war, citing false promises seen on social media. The ...
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U.S. Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Tank Amid Push for Innovation and Urgency
U.S. Army is accelerating development of its next-generation main battle tank, the M1E3 Abrams, with the goal of fielding a lighter, more adaptable platform by the early 2030s. Spearheaded by Army ...
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Chinese Xian Y-20 strategic airlifters in Egypt: A Defining Moment in Middle East Power Realignment
The silent touchdown of six Chinese Xian Y-20 strategic airlifters at an Egyptian airbase in early April went unnoticed by ...
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Belgium’s F-35 fighter jet Production Gambit: A Shift Toward European Defense Autonomy or a Challenge to Transatlantic Ties?
Belgium has proposed that its additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft be assembled in Italy, rather than in the ...
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Canada’s Gripen fighter jet Gamble: Sovereignty, Strategy, and the High-Stakes Future of its Air Force
Canada is once again at a crossroads in its defense planning. Despite having signed a $19 billion contract in 2023 for 88 ...
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Russian military Aircraft in Alaska’s ADIZ: Routine Encounter or Strategic Messaging?
In the frigid skies west of Alaska, a familiar script played out once again. Several Russian military aircraft entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), prompting a swift, calculated ...
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U.S.-Israel $180 Million Eitan Engine Deal Marks Strategic Shift in Ground Warfare
The U.S. government has approved a $180 million foreign military sale to Israel for Eitan Powerpack engines, marking a significant milestone in bilateral defense cooperation. The Defense Security ...
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STARK Unveils AI-Driven OWE-V Drone After Ukraine Testing: A New Era in European Defense
European defense firm STARK officially unveiled its next-generation drone, the One Way Effector – Vertical (OWE-V), following extensive testing in Ukraine, marking a significant leap forward in ...
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End of a Leviathan: Russia Retires Pyotr Veliky, Closing a Chapter on Cold War Naval Supremacy
Russia’s maritime strategy and an unmistakable break with its Soviet past, Moscow has confirmed that it will not proceed with the long-anticipated modernization of its nuclear-powered battlecruiser ...
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South Caucasus on the Brink: War Clouds Loom Over Armenia-Azerbaijan As Peace Treaty Stalls And Border Clashes Escalate
The South Caucasus is once again on edge. Over a month has passed since Armenia and Azerbaijan announced a breakthrough—finalizing a draft peace treaty to end nearly four decades of hostility, war, ...