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14 Mar 23

Russia remains top defense supplier to India despite declining share: Sipri report

A report indicates that Russia remains the top supplier of defense equipment to India, despite a drop in its share from 62% to 45% between 2017 and 2022. This decline coincides with India’s efforts to diversify its imports and boost its domestic defense industry, benefiting France, which is now in second place with a 29% […]

08 Mar 23

North Korea warns against shooting down missiles and blames US-South Korea military exercises for tensions

According to a statement from North Korea’s state media KCNA, the country has warned the United States that any move to shoot down one of its test missiles would be considered a declaration of war. Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, stated that if the US took military action against […]

08 Mar 23

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Iraq and pledges to maintain military presence

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made a surprise visit to Iraq, his first as part of President Joe Biden’s administration. The visit comes almost 20 years after the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein and created instability that allowed the rise of Islamic State militants after the US withdrew its forces in 2011. Austin, […]

07 Mar 23

Taiwan warns of ‘repeated provocations’ as tensions escalate with China

China-Taiwan relations have been tense for decades, with Beijing viewing the democratic island as a renegade province that must be reunified with the mainland, by force if necessary. However, in recent years, tensions have escalated as China has ramped up its military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan to accept Chinese sovereignty. On Tuesday, March 7, […]

07 Mar 23

Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails Debut Flight, Dents Bid to Cut Space Access Costs and Compete with SpaceX

Japan’s efforts to cut the cost of accessing space and compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX took a major setback on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, when its new medium-lift rocket failed on its debut flight. The 57-meter H3 rocket, Japan’s first new model in three decades, was launched from the Tanegashima spaceport but its second-stage engine […]

07 Mar 23

Li Keqiang’s Appointment as Premier Signals Further Centralization of Power in China Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership

China’s political Landscape: Xi Jinping’s Guy Li Set to Become China’s Next Premier On March 7, 2023, China announced that Li Keqiang is set to become the country’s next premier. Li is a longtime acolyte of President Xi Jinping, and his selection as premier indicates that Xi’s influence and power will continue to grow. Li’s […]

06 Mar 23

China’s Military Advancement: An Analysis of the Latest Developments

China has been rapidly advancing its military capabilities in recent years, becoming a significant global player in the field. The country’s focus on developing advanced technology has been a key driver behind its military advancements, with China investing heavily in research and development in areas such as artificial intelligence, hypersonic weapons, and unmanned vehicles. As […]

04 Mar 23

The Washington Institute for Defense and Security Warns US Government of Potential UAE Spyware Threat to American Citizens

The Washington Institute for Defense and Security is deeply concerned about the potential use of spyware by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against American citizens. Recent reports suggest that the UAE has acquired and used sophisticated spyware to target dissidents, journalists, and activists both within the UAE and abroad. This is a troubling development, and […]

04 Mar 23

U.S. Army Seeks Authority to Buy More Munitions to Refill Stockpiles and Help Ukraine

The U.S. Army plans to request permission to buy more munitions over several years in bulk, with the aim of helping allies refill their inventories and support Ukraine’s defense efforts. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology stated that the Army is maximizing its approach to purchasing munitions as they do […]

03 Jul 22

Taiwan: A Chinese invasion is not imminent, but the US is keeping a careful eye on the situation, according to Gen. Milley.

China is obviously building the capability to attack at some time, but doing so would be a political decision, according to Gen Mark Milley China claims Taiwan is a separatist colony that must be reunified with the mainland, even if it means using force. It has accused the United States of encouraging Taiwanese independence and […]

Russia remains top defense supplier to India despite declining share: Sipri report

North Korea warns against shooting down missiles and blames US-South Korea military exercises for tensions

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Iraq and pledges to maintain military presence

Taiwan warns of ‘repeated provocations’ as tensions escalate with China

Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails Debut Flight, Dents Bid to Cut Space Access Costs and Compete with SpaceX

Li Keqiang’s Appointment as Premier Signals Further Centralization of Power in China Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership

China’s Military Advancement: An Analysis of the Latest Developments

The Washington Institute for Defense and Security Warns US Government of Potential UAE Spyware Threat to American Citizens

U.S. Army Seeks Authority to Buy More Munitions to Refill Stockpiles and Help Ukraine

Taiwan: A Chinese invasion is not imminent, but the US is keeping a careful eye on the situation, according to Gen. Milley.

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