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Russia launched almost 50 ballistic missiles in a single week as aerial campaign intensifies – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Russia has launched nearly 50 ballistic missiles over the past week, indicating an escalation in its aerial offensive. Energy infrastructure c...
US military weighs sustained Iran strikes, casting shadow over diplomacy
U.S. military officials are preparing for sustained military operations against Iran stretching for several weeks if ordered by President Trump. This planning elevates the potential severity of a conf...
Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing
The US Department of Defense initially added numerous Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, to a list with alleged military ties but subsequently withdrew the document. The move escalat...
What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it operate amid anti-graft drive?
The Central Military Commission (CMC) of China oversees the People’s Liberation Army and is currently facing a leadership reshuffle following the removal of most of its members due to an anti-graft ca...
Russian War Losses Now Exceed Recruitment
According to Alex Wickham of Bloomberg, Russia's losses in its war against Ukraine have surpassed its recruitment capabilities. This indicates that Russia is struggling to maintain manpower on the fro...
Trump Wants to Force Military to Buy Electricity from Coal Power Plants
According to Bloomberg sources, President Donald Trump aims to mandate that military facilities procure electricity exclusively from coal-fired power plants. This initiative is seen as a strategy to b...
China could overtake the US economically – and still risk war in Taiwan Strait: survey
A Washington-based think tank's survey of geopolitical forecasters predicts that China may surpass the United States as the world's largest economy by 2036 but could still attempt to take Taiwan milit...
Air Force Needs 200 B-21s, 300 F-47s to Deny Enemy 'Sanctuaries'
According to Hadley, Air Force Chief of Staff, the U.S. needs to significantly expand its fleet with 200 stealth bombers (B-21) and 300 advanced fighter jets (F-47) in order to ensure that an adversar...
Zelensky claims at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the conflict has led to the deaths of at least 55,000 Ukrainian service members. This statement reflects a significant escalation in military cas...
Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in interview with French media
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during an interview that approximately 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the start of Russia's invasion. Independent estimates suggest this ...
Tensions Rising Again Between Russia and the US?
The article discusses escalating tensions between Russia and the United States, highlighting recent diplomatic and military actions that have raised concerns regarding international security....
‘What Do You Mean ‘Refusal’? Move Forward’ – Russian Commanders Force Troops Into ‘Meat-Grinder’ Assaults
Russian field commanders are reportedly compelling troops to engage in relentless assault operations despite high casualties, as illustrated by communications intercepts. These commanders face strict ...
Pentagon May End Relations with AI Firm Anthropic
According to Axios, the Pentagon is contemplating severing ties with artificial intelligence company Anthropic due to concerns over potential security risks associated with its technology....
Pistorius: Europe Must Ensure Its Own Security
Joachim Pistorius, a German defense expert and former NATO Secretary General's special representative for OSCE security cooperation, argues that Europe must take primary responsibility for its own sec...
Moscow Experiencing Outsized Losses in Ukraine
The Supreme Allied Commander of NATO stated that Russia is suffering significant military and strategic setbacks in its conflict with Ukraine....
Mystery Surrounding Putin as Zelensky Claims Russian Dictator Is Running Out of Time
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine asserts that President Vladimir Putin of Russia is under increasing pressure and might be running out of time in the ongoing conflict. The article highlights gr...
Germany's Merz: Ukraine War Could End If Russia Is Economically Or Militarily Exhausted
Germany's opposition leader and CSU party head Friedrich Merz suggests that the conflict in Ukraine might come to an end if Russia faces significant economic or military strain. This statement highlig...
US Media: US Invasion of Venezuela to Capture Maduro Uses AI Model Claude
According to US media reports, there's speculation about the use of advanced artificial intelligence models, specifically Claude, in a hypothetical scenario where the United States conducts an operati...
Former Pentagon Adviser Acknowledges Ukraine's Defeat Militarily
A former advisor to the Pentagon has stated that Ukraine has been defeated militarily according to recent developments in the ongoing conflict....
New-generation Ukraine woman warriors avenge losses of loved ones
Yuliia Didenko, aged 21, did not initially aim for a military career but joined the forces after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, feeling compelled to take action. She expresses her determination by stat...
India Set to Order 114 Rafale Fighters and Six P-8I Patrol Aircraft
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved proposals on February 12th worth a total of $40 billion for the acquisition of six P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft and 114 Rafale fighters....
Pentagon Announces Cutting Ties with 'Woke' Harvard
The Pentagon has announced the decision to sever ties with Harvard University, characterizing it as 'woke'. The decision appears to reflect broader political and ideological tensions between certain U...
Trans-Atlantic Tensions at Center Stage as Annual Munich Security Conference Begins
The opening of the annual Munich Security Conference highlights growing tensions between NATO allies and Europe. The event brings together global leaders to discuss security challenges, with this year...
Rubio Says World At Defining Moment, Arrives For Munich Security Conference
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has attended the Munich Security Conference and commented on what he perceives as a pivotal moment for global security dynamics, emphasizing the significance of international ...
Pentagon: Large Military Contractors Will Have to Change
The Pentagon has announced that large military contractors will need to adapt and change their business practices to continue operating on defense contracts. This new policy is aimed at improving effi...
Judge Blocks Pentagon Punishment of Senator Mark Kelly
A federal judge has intervened to prevent the Department of Defense from taking punitive action against Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for his failure to complete military service obligations after his wi...
Pensioners to the front. New regulations in Ukraine
Ukraine has updated its conscription laws to permit enlistment of individuals up to the age of 60. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an executive decree on February 10th, altering mobilization regul...
Russian war losses now exceed recruitment, Western officials say
According to Western officials, Russia's military suffered approximately 9,000 more battlefield casualties than could be replaced through new conscription in Ukraine last month....
Europe Takes On More NATO Commander Positions
European nations are increasing their representation in senior leadership roles within NATO. This trend reflects growing European commitment and capability in supporting transatlantic security efforts...
Ukrainian sled racer says he will wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban
A Ukrainian bobsledder has declared his intention to compete at the Olympics wearing a helmet adorned with the names of 35 killed servicemen, in defiance of warnings and possible bans from the organiz...
Behind Putin’s $15 billion arms revenue claim
At a recent meeting of the Commission for Military Technical Cooperation with Foreign States, Russian President Putin announced an estimated revenue of $15 billion from arms sales to over 30 countries...
Israel PM to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to discuss Iran's missile program and its support for regional militant groups during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu seeks a toug...
Melting ice, rising risks: Why Europe and NATO are racing to defend the Arctic
Western nations allied with NATO face significant challenges due to inadequate military infrastructure and equipment suited for the extreme conditions of the Arctic region. This vulnerability poses di...
-wsj-learns-us-used-secret-laser-to-confuse-balloons-for-drones
The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. has used an undisclosed secret laser technology to confuse surveillance balloons and drones through a misidentification technique, aiming to protect sensi...
Judge Temporarily Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Senator Mark Kelly For Call To Resist Unlawful Orders
A federal judge has issued an injunction temporarily preventing the Department of Defense from disciplining Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for stating that service members have a civic duty to resist unla...
Israeli soldier accused of using classified intelligence to bet on attacks in Mena
An Israeli soldier and another individual have been indicted for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on potential Israeli attacks in the Middle East through Polymarket, a US ...
Raytheon to Radically Boost Production of Air Force’s Main Dogfighting Missile
Raytheon has entered into a multiyear agreement with the Pentagon aimed at significantly boosting annual production levels for the U.S. Air Force's primary dogfighting missile by more than 50 percent ...
“If MiGs are needed — Warsaw is ready immediately”: Polish PM in Kyiv during –20°C energy crisis with $56 million aid package
On February 5th, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Kyiv and offered Ukraine $56 million in aid during a severe cold snap and energy crisis....
HASC Chair Seeking $450B for Defense in Reconciliation
The Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, has stated that the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will aim to bolster the defense industrial base. He seeks a budg...
CDS Chauhan Warns of Transactional Alliances: India Must Forge Path To Victory Alone
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan warned during a seminar in Pune about the challenges of distinguishing allies from adversaries in the evolving global security landscape. He stressed that t...
Ambassador Kuznetsov Reports on Regular NATO Spy Plane Flights Near Russian Borders
According to Ambassador Kuznetsov, NATO spy planes are conducting regular reconnaissance flights near the Russian borders, as reported by RIA Novosti via VZGLYAD. No further details regarding frequenc...
Judge Blocks Pentagon From Punishing Senator Mark Kelly For Call To Resist Unlawful Orders
A judge has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Defense from penalizing Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for his public statement urging military personnel to resist unlawful orders related to...
Russia Can't Attack NATO This Year But Plans to Boost Its Forces
NBC Los Angeles reports that despite ongoing tensions and military build-up along NATO borders, Russian officials claim their armed forces are not capable of launching an attack on the alliance this y...
US military shoots down aggressive Iranian drone as nuclear talks loom
The U.S. military has intercepted and destroyed an aggressive drone allegedly sent by Iran near U.S. naval vessels operating in international waters. This action comes at a crucial time when negotiati...
Trump Should Step Up Pressure: Putin’s War Machine Starting to Show Strains - NYT
The article discusses that President Trump should increase pressure on Russia due to perceived weaknesses in the Russian military's operations in conflict zones such as Syria and Ukraine, according to...
US Tightens Its Ties with NATO as Europe Takes on More Responsibility
The United States is strengthening its ties within NATO due to an increased sense of responsibility among European member states in military and defense matters....
The D Brief: DHS shutdown likely; US troops leave al-Tanf; CNO’s plea to industry; Crowded robot-boat market; And a bit more.
This article covers several short updates on defense and security-related issues, including the possible shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), withdrawal of American forces from ...
Colombia’s Security Situation Under Petro
Alfonso Camacho-Martinez reconsiders his 2023 argument that President Gustavo Petro weakened Colombia's military, thereby aiding the rise of armed non-state actors. This piece explores the current sta...
Trump Spat on Veterans Near White House
The article details an alleged incident where President Donald Trump allegedly spat at veterans near the White House. No specific date is given or further details about the occurrence....
Updated Rules for Foreign Military Service Personnel to Obtain Ukrainian Citizenship: What Will Change
The Ukrainian Parliament has updated rules regarding citizenship acquisition for foreign military personnel serving in Ukraine. The new regulations aim to facilitate the process of obtaining Ukrainian...
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