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As Iran's war with the US and Israel puts its ballistic missile posture to the test, the world is watching - and wondering: could another state replicate its approach to impose meaningful costs in war? Tehran's decades-long efforts to build this defensive strategy offer a compelling case study for regional strategists and defence planners.
Japan is taking a historic leap in its security engagement with Southeast Asia by deploying combat units to a trilateral military exercise with the Philippines and the United States - a significant shift in its long-standing policy of limited overseas military deployment. This bold move marks a new era in Tokyo's security posture, particularly with Manila, and has observers buzzing with interest.
China's latest upgrade to its QJH001 heavy machine gun is turning heads, particularly in peacekeeping missions, where its deployment from a helicopter door offers enhanced protection and firepower. This seemingly small but significant advancement could have far-reaching implications for militaries, technologists, and policymakers.
A recent analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has uncovered 75 unusual moves by a small group of Chinese satellites in orbit over nearly a decade, suggesting potential covert military and intelligence operations. These maneuvers reveal patterns that raise concerns about the true intentions behind China's satellite activities.
The Iran war escalation has sent shockwaves around the globe, straining US alliances and disrupting fuel markets, as the conflict enters its second month with the supreme leader gone and global commerce reeling. This unsettling new reality is forcing urgent choices and testing the foundations of the post-Cold War order.
As cyberattacks evolve, they're no longer targeting weak spots in code or networks, but rather the weakest link of all - human judgment. With AI-driven scams on the rise, attackers are exploiting trust and manipulating people into becoming the unwitting victims of their clever tactics.
Discover how Iranian drones are revolutionizing defence strategies with their game-changing loitering munitions tactics, and what this means for naval power dynamics in the region. Loitering munitions, as showcased in the US-Iran war, are redefining the rules of engagement.
Australia and New Zealand are taking their decades-long friendship to the next level, aiming to supercharge their military cooperation under the ANZUS Treaty and make significant strides by 2035. The two nations are shifting from political promises to practical action, seeking a deeper defense partnership that will bring their militaries even closer together.
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Meet the humble Landing Ship Tanks, or LSTs, workaday vessels that may look like easy targets on paper, but are being upgraded by China's PLAN to pack a bigger punch. These simple, low-tech ships are getting a boost, but what does that mean for their role in the People's Liberation Army Navy?
Italy is on the verge of a game-changing deal with Turkey, with a potential order for the cutting-edge TB3 drone fleet expected to be signed off within months. If finalized, Italy would become the first European country to operate the Turkish-made TB3 drone, marking a significant milestone in the region's military tech landscape.
When the future suddenly stops making sense, organizations are faced with a daunting decision: stick with outdated planning methods or evolve to anticipate the unexpected. As uncertainty compounds and trends become less reliable, a new approach to strategic planning and risk management is urgently needed.
Imagine having a front-row seat to understanding Pakistan's defense strategy, but the best insights are hidden behind a paywall - that's the dilemma faced by those seeking to grasp the country's evolving counter-UAS (C-UAS) needs. Pakistan is actively pursuing cutting-edge C-UAS capabilities, but the details remain out of reach for those without access to in-depth analysis.
China's steadily rising defense spending has significantly tipped the military balance in the region, raising a crucial question: when a nation's defense budget consistently climbs, who adjusts their strategy, and how?
The Pentagon has just dropped a bombshell with its $1.5 trillion defense budget request, sparking intense scrutiny and debate - but what's really behind the massive proposal, and what does it mean for the future of defense spending? One key lawmaker's take on the F-35 program is shedding some much-needed light on the plan.
Japan is racing to harness the power of autonomous weapons to counter China's growing military presence, and is rapidly advancing its use of uncrewed platforms to stay ahead in the game. With new policies already in place and more on the horizon, the country is making a strategic pivot towards a more autonomous military.
With artillery at the forefront of modern combat, India's shortage of lethal firepower exposes a glaring vulnerability on the battlefield. The Indian Army's current 226 field artillery regiments, set to increase to 270, raise critical questions about preparedness in the face of evolving threats.
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Bell and M1 are one step closer to winning the Army Flight School Next competition, advancing to the final phase where their rotorcraft will be put to the test in real flight conditions. The ultimate decision will be made by the Army's technical evaluation team, who will take to the skies to verify which aircraft meets the Aviation Center of Excellence's standards.
Indonesia's decision to withdraw from Lebanon's UNIFIL mission poses a critical risk: compromising its hard-earned peacekeeping credibility and inadvertently playing into the hands of the very global powers it seeks to resist. By choosing to leave, Indonesia would sacrifice its reputation as a reliable contributor to international peacekeeping efforts.
The FBI is sounding the alarm: Iranian-affiliated hackers are increasingly targeting US water and energy facilities, with some attacks already disrupting operations. Is your facility's infrastructure secure from these growing threats?
Imagine building a tool to accelerate progress, only to discover it can also create the keys to your kingdom's vulnerabilities - that's the dilemma the security community now faces with Anthropic's AI model that can generate zero-day exploits. This emerging threat redefines the risk landscape, eclipsing long-held fears of quantum computers and introducing a new digital menace.
The US intelligence community may be pulling a clever double move, using public warnings about Pakistan's missiles as a smokescreen to distract from a far more pressing concern: the country's nuclear fuel cycle. Is a seemingly straightforward ICBM warning just a decoy, or is there more to the story?
When fuel supplies dwindle, governments face a tough decision: do they prioritize comfort or economic stability? Rationing fuel based on economic capability can help prevent wider system failures, but prioritizing comfort can undermine resilience.
As Iran's war crisis deepens, Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia - forged in peacetime - is being put to the ultimate test: can it withstand the pressures of war and live up to its promise of mutual defence? Signed in 2025, the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement was meant to be a rock-solid guarantee that an attack on one is an attack on both.
A surge of private capital is flowing into defense firms, sparking hopes of a revolution, but experts warn that without aligned aims among stakeholders, this boom may fizzle out. Can the defense industrial base harness this influx of funding to drive innovation and growth, or will misaligned goals derail the momentum?