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Europe races against time to close deep-strike missile gap as Russia rearms

Europe’s main military weakness isn’t tanks or drones. It is ground-based deep-strike weapons that can reach far behind enemy lines. These weapons let Europe...

Hackers strike Olympic sites in Milan and Cortina in warning to Ukraine-backing Italy

Italy announced on Wednesday that it had successfully stopped a wave of cyberattacks aimed at disrupting the 2026 Winter Olympics. The attacks struck just...

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Iran races to harden missile arsenal with Russian help as fears of U.S. or Israel strike grow

Iran has significantly stepped up efforts to upgrade its ballistic missile arsenal, with reports pointing to increased cooperation with Russia. The moves come amid...

Baltic airport enters NATO defence network as Germany steps up militarisation

Since 2024, Germany’s northern airspace has undergone a major shift as a regional civilian airport near the Baltic Sea is being repurposed into a...

Analysts warn rising Ukraine war costs fuel debate to end fighting before balance shifts

The Russo-Ukrainian conflict didn't detonate in a vacuum, and it certainly isn't heading toward a clean, scripted conclusion. High-intensity industrial warfare functions on a...

South Korea showcases AI weapons and advanced arms in major push for global defense exports

South Korea’s defense industry showcased its global ambitions this week in Riyadh. The country unveiled advanced land, sea, and air systems, including AI weapons....

Updates from China

Chinese fighter fires flares near Taiwan jet in dangerous mid-air encounter during drills

China has stepped up risky military activity near Taiwan. Fighter jets flew dangerously close to Taiwanese aircraft in nearby airspace during a late December...

B-21 and F-47 fleets too small to strike deep inside China in Taiwan war, report warns

The U.S. Air Force may not have enough next-generation bombers and fighters to fight a sustained war with China, particularly in a conflict centered...

U.S.–China rivalry ignites at Panama Canal as billionaires and governments clash over strategic ports

Tensions between the United States and China have unexpectedly centered on two ports at the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most strategic waterways....

China voices strong backing for Pakistan after coordinated militant attacks in Balochistan

China on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province. The country reaffirmed its firm support for Pakistan’s...

Reports of water-filled missiles fuel questions about China’s military readiness amid a sweeping purge

China is facing scrutiny over a military purge. Reports claim some missiles were filled with water instead of fuel. This has raised concerns about...

Updates from Russia

Iran races to harden missile arsenal with Russian help as fears of U.S. or Israel strike grow

Iran has significantly stepped up efforts to upgrade its ballistic missile arsenal, with reports pointing to increased cooperation with Russia. The moves come amid...

Analysts warn rising Ukraine war costs fuel debate to end fighting before balance shifts

The Russo-Ukrainian conflict didn't detonate in a vacuum, and it certainly isn't heading toward a clean, scripted conclusion. High-intensity industrial warfare functions on a...

Ukraine says Russia dangled staggering $12 trillion offer to US in secret peace talks

Ukraine has said that Russia offered the United States a $12 trillion economic cooperation proposal during confidential discussions linked to peace efforts surrounding the...

China voices strong backing for Pakistan after coordinated militant attacks in Balochistan

China on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province. The country reaffirmed its firm support for Pakistan’s...

Zelenskyy warns of winter hardship after Russia hits Ukraine energy sites with 70 missiles and 450 drones

Ukraine faced a major winter assault as Russia launched a large, coordinated attack on the country’s energy infrastructure, firing more than 70 missiles and...

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Australia vows to restore war graves in Gaza after reports of damage during conflict

Australia has vowed to restore the graves of its soldiers buried in Gaza. Satellite images and witness reports show that parts of a Commonwealth war cemetery were damaged by military bulldozing during the ongoing conflict. The damage includes disturbed soil and removed gravestones. This has caused distress in Australia, where the graves are seen as sacred sites of remembrance. Authorities say all affected graves will be repaired. However, access to the cemetery may take time due to continued fighting...

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