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Pentagon Presents Trump with Broader Options for Striking Iran
The New York Times reports that the Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with more extensive options regarding military actions against Iran. The move comes amid escalating tensions between t...
Russia Uses New Ballistic Missile in Major Attack on Ukraine as Warning to the West
Russia has unveiled its new ballistic missile technology by targeting Ukraine in an apparent demonstration of military might and a direct warning to NATO and the rest of the Western Bloc....
China's Ambition for Nine Aircraft Carriers and Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets Threatens U.S.
China aims to build up its naval fleet with nine aircraft carriers and develop sixth-generation fighter jets. These military advancements are seen as threatening by the United States, signaling an inc...
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Daryl Caudle asserts that the United States aims to maintain such a formidable and proactive naval presence that it deters conflicts from arising. He emphas...
Zelensky: Deployment of US Troops Would Be a Security Guarantee
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the deployment of U.S. troops in Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee for his country, suggesting that such a move could strengthen Ukrainian ...
The Advanced Technology Vessel Project (ATVP) Initiates Construction of The First Two Units of S5 SSBNs
India's Advanced Technology Vessel Project has begun construction on its first two units of the S5-class SSBNs, enhancing India's sea-based nuclear deterrent capacity. These submarines are significant...
China's Expanding Missile Arsenal
The article discusses the ongoing development of China's missile forces, emphasizing an increase in both quantity and technological sophistication. These advancements are aimed at enhancing China's st...
US Army deploys new rocket launcher near North Korea
The U.S. Army has conducted a live-fire exercise with its newly modernized M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System in South Korea as a deterrence measure against North Korea. This was executed by Charlie...
Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, stated that the Islamic Republic would not yield to external pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged support for protesters against rising inf...
Russia Ready to Confirm Lack of Aggressive Plans Against EU and NATO
The Russian government has expressed its willingness to provide assurances that it harbors no aggressive intentions towards the European Union (EU) or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Th...
With the US, we have tremendous deterrent power
Greek Defense Minister Pistorious stated that Greece and the United States together possess significant deterrent capabilities....
DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released an annual assessment indicating that Department of Defense (DOD) funding for deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific region is inconsistent. The ...
Are New Defense Companies Giving Away Sensitive Info Through Marketing?
The article discusses how new defense companies might be undermining U.S. national security efforts by oversharing sensitive information through marketing. It highlights the historical approach of rev...
Military Quote of the Day By Ronald Reagan: ‘You’ve never gone into a war because you were too strong; you go into them when…’
Ronald Reagan's quote, delivered at a 1982 fundraiser, emphasizes that wars occur when adversaries perceive weakness. Reagan believed in 'Peace Through Strength', asserting deterrence as the most effe...
DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reported inconsistencies in how the Department of Defense (DOD) funds its deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. This annual assessment highlight...
Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasizes the need for a U.S. fleet that is sufficiently capable, ready, and forward-deployed to deter potential conflicts rather than engaging i...
A Strategic Break for South America
Following the apprehension of Venezuelan President Maduro, neighboring countries in South America are revisiting their strategies concerning deterrence and national independence....
U.S. Navy Quote of the Day by Theodore Roosevelt: ‘A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guarantee of peace’
Theodore Roosevelt's quote from 1902 emphasizes that an effective navy deters conflict, protects trade, and strengthens diplomacy rather than prompting wars. This perspective aligns with his 'Big Stic...
German Defense Vice Minister: With USA We Have Tremendous Deterrence Power
The German Vice Minister of Defence has stated that Germany and the United States possess significant deterrent power together, emphasizing the strong military alliance between both nations....
Pistorious: Together with the US we have tremendous deterrent power
Greek Minister Pistorious emphasizes the joint defensive capabilities of Greece and the United States. He asserts these combined forces act as a significant deterrent in regional security matters....
Winning the Long Game: Sustaining Sea Power
The article discusses the importance of having credible and modern naval forces for effective deterrence, emphasizing that mere rhetoric or presence is not sufficient without combat-ready capabilities...