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Taiwan Responds to Unprecedented Chinese Military Buildup Near Island
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday the initiation of combat readiness drills in response to a significant mobilization of Chinese military forces around the island. The scale of the Chinese deployment is unprecedented,... More of this article »
Subsea Sabotage Spurs NATO to Develop Uncrewed Fleet
Following a series of incidents involving damage to undersea cables across European waters, NATO is developing plans for a dedicated fleet of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to enhance surveillance and security in the Baltic and Mediterranean... More of this article »
Record Military Spending: Russia Doubles Down on Ukraine
The Russian Federation Council has given its final approval to an increase in military spending for 2025. The budget allocates a record-breaking 13.5 trillion rubles (approximately $125 billion USD) to “national defense,” representing... More of this article »
NATO’s Expanding Missile Shield and Europe’s Unified Defense Strategy
A wave of new defense initiatives is sweeping across Europe, marked by increased collaboration on joint military projects and the expansion of NATO’s missile defense capabilities. These developments come during heightened security... More of this article »
China’s Cold War Relic: How the H-6 Bomber Poses a Modern Threat
While China flaunts its cutting-edge J-35 stealth fighter, a less glamorous but equally potent weapon lurks within its arsenal: the H-6 bomber. A modernized version of a Cold War-era Soviet design, the H-6 has become a cornerstone... More of this article »
Meta Expands Military AI Reach with Open-Source Llama Models
In a significant shift in policy, Meta has announced that its open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models will be made available to U.S. Defense and National Security Agencies. The move, which involves partnerships with leading... More of this article »
US-South Korea Reaffirm ‘Ironclad’ Defense Commitment
Top defense officials from the United States and South Korea met at the Pentagon on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, reaffirming their “ironclad” defense commitment and outlining strategies to address the escalating security challenges... More of this article »
Britain and Germany Forge New Defense Pact to Counter Russia
Britain and Germany have signed a new defense pact aimed at deterring Russian aggression, a move that signals a deepening of European security cooperation. The agreement, officially dubbed the Trinity House Agreement, was sealed in... More of this article »
Top Secret Space Force Plane to Perform Unprecedented Orbit Shift
The US Space Force’s top-secret X-37B space plane is about to make history as it prepares to execute a groundbreaking maneuver, potentially altering its orbit and allowing it to operate undetected by hostile nations. The Boeing-built,... More of this article »
The Army is Expanding its Role in Orbital Warfare
The battlefields of the future are no longer confined to land, sea, or air. As space increasingly becomes a critical domain for military operations, the U.S. Army is rapidly expanding its space warfare capabilities, sparking debate... More of this article »
Who Gets the Contract to Modernize the U.S. Army’s Armored Fleet?
In a move signifying the US Army’s commitment to modernizing its armored fleet, BAE Systems has been awarded a $184 million contract modification to produce an additional 48 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs). This latest... More of this article »
Taiwan and US Solidify Defense Collaboration
Taiwan is set to strengthen its defense partnership with the United States, focusing on the development of critical self-defense weaponry. This strategic move comes against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and a price-gouging... More of this article »
Ireland’s Record Defense Budget
Ireland has announced a record €1.35 billion ($1.49 billion) defense budget for 2025, marking a significant shift towards bolstering its military capabilities and addressing concerns about its ability to defend itself and contribute... More of this article »