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Drones, Rare Earths, and Risk: How China Shapes Global Military Power
Western militaries and defense industries have long relied on Chinese-manufactured drones and components due to cost, scale, and availability. As of 2024, China dominated...
Taiwan taps U.S.-trained official for defence overhaul
Taiwan has accelerated defence modernization in recent years as China increases military pressure through near-daily air and naval activity around the island. President Lai...
Macron Launches Voluntary Military Service, Citing ‘Accelerating Threats’
President Emmanuel Macron announced a new voluntary youth military service starting by mid-2026 to help France address "accelerating threats" globally. This initiative reflects a...
Battle for Pokrovsk: Russia Asserts Gains, Ukraine Denies Breakthrough
Russian assault units have made gains in the northern area of Pokrovsk, a city in Ukraine, and captured a village south of Siversk, according...
China Warns Japan of ‘Painful Price’ Over Taiwan Missile Plans
China has warned Japan it will pay a “painful price” if it crosses the line regarding Taiwan, in response to Japanese plans to deploy...
Taipei Confirms Early Talks With Washington on $40B Extra Defense Budget
Taiwan’s defence minister Wellington Koo says the island has already held preliminary discussions with the U.S. over weapons purchases tied to its newly announced...
Trump’s ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Doctrine Echoes Hollywood’s Clear and Present Danger
Donald Trump’s accusation that Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro was running a “narco-terrorist” state wasn’t merely political theater — it was a declaration of intent. With...
Exploring Sweden’s New Saab-Built A-26 Submarine Fleet
Poland chose Sweden to supply three A-26 or Blekinge-class submarines from Saab, specially made for the Baltic Sea. The A-26 is Sweden's largest conventional...
Taiwan to Boost Defense Spending by $40 Billion Amid China Threats
Taiwan plans to introduce a $40 billion defence budget to strengthen its self-defense against China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory. President Lai...
Massive $6.5B Investment Shields Turkey’s ‘Steel Dome’ System
Turkish defence companies signed contracts worth $6.5 billion to develop Turkey's 'Steel Dome' air defence system, according to the Turkish Defence Industries Presidency (SSB)....