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Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz with kamikaze boats pose a major global shipping risk. Despite US efforts to neutralize Iran's navy, its small, fast, and hard-to-target mosquito boats, armed with rockets and missiles, remain a significant menace.

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Kamikaze boats, like drones but on water; how small boats can sink massive ships

With rising tensions at the forefront, Washington has taken bold steps to strengthen its military arsenal around Cuba, sending in powerful warships such as the USS Nimitz and intensifying surveillance operations. The unfolding situation has led to a fuel blockade, plunging Cuba into an acute energy shortage that has serious repercussions for its citizens and economic stability.

International |4 hours ago

Warships, spy flights & fighter bases: What the US military footprint around Cuba looks like

India and Australia are forging a robust defence partnership to counter China's Indo-Pacific assertiveness. Focusing on practical cooperation, they've inked a logistics agreement for reciprocal base access and expanded joint military exercises. Enhanced maritime domain awareness and defence technology collaboration are key, alongside army-to-army engagements. This deepening alliance aims to ensure a multipolar and stable region.

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India, Australia forge defence ties to check China’s Indo‑Pacific ambitions

Russia's latest missile and drone assault on Kyiv, featuring the hypersonic Oreshnik, signals a dangerous escalation. Moscow aims to break Ukraine's resilience and psychologically pressure the West. The attacks target Kyiv as the political heart, overload air defenses, and serve as geopolitical signaling, demonstrating Russia's strategic strike capabilities and readiness for a prolonged conflict.

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Russia's renewed missile blitz on Kyiv: the Oreshnik factor and the future of the Ukraine war

Ukraine is revolutionizing drone warfare, producing millions of advanced aerial, naval, and ground systems. Innovations include AI-guided interceptors, jet-powered strike drones for deep penetration, and naval kamikaze vessels. The widespread adoption of parachute recovery systems signifies a strategic shift towards reusable, cost-effective drone operations on the modern battlefield.

International |2 days ago

Beyond kamikaze strikes: How Ukraine’s parachute-equipped drones are changing modern warfare

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North Korea conducted tests of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, and AI-guided cruise missiles, aiming to enhance precision-strike capabilities below the nuclear threshold. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasised the combat readiness of these weapons for border deployment.

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'Special mission warhead': North Korea tests AI-guided cruise missiles, ballistic rockets near South Korea

North Korea launched projectiles, possibly a short-range ballistic missile, into the Yellow Sea, marking its eighth weapons test this year. This move escalates regional tensions and highlights Pyongyang's focus on modernizing its short-range missile program to evade defense systems. South Korea, the US, and Japan are on high alert, sharing intelligence.

International |3 days ago

North Korea launches ballistic missile, other projectiles into the sea

Russia is upgrading its Kh-101 cruise missiles with advanced countermeasures to counter Ukraine's air defences. Recent footage shows these missiles deploying flares and potentially radar-confusing chaff. Despite these efforts, Ukraine claims high interception rates, though Russia's hypersonic missiles like Oreshnik pose a greater future threat.

International |3 days ago

How Russia’s Kh-101 missile uses decoy flares to slip past air defence shields

Armenia is bolstering its defence with India, seeking robust military hardware and training to counter threats from Azerbaijan, which is supported by Pakistan and Turkey. Recent high-level visits and significant arms deals, including Akash missile systems, highlight New Delhi's growing role as Armenia's key strategic partner in the South Caucasus.

International |4 days ago

To beat Pakistan-Azerbaijan nexus, Armenia turns to India for defence

Russia unleashed a fierce assault on Kyiv, deploying the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile alongside numerous drones and other advanced weaponry. This escalation followed Moscow's accusations of Ukrainian strikes on a student dormitory, which Kyiv denied.

International |4 days ago

Russia’s Oreshnik: What makes the multi-warhead ballistic missile used against Ukraine so hard to stop

Leaked records reveal Iran's Revolutionary Guards secretly acquired advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment via a UAE-based procurement network. The technology, crucial for Tehran's drone and missile programs, was shipped through Dubai, highlighting sophisticated methods to bypass Western sanctions and reach Iran's military apparatus.

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Iran secretly bought Chinese satellite tech via UAE — then struck Abu Dhabi: Report

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US fires HIMARS in Japan drill as mobile missile strategy takes centre stage in countering China threat in Indo-Pacific

As tensions loom in the Strait of Hormuz, British sailors aboard the RFA Lyme Bay stand ready, gearing up for a crucial mine-clearing operation that could pave the way for peace between the US and Iran.

International |5 days ago

‘Really, really ready’: British Navy on standby as Hormuz mine-clearing mission looms

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