The US is conditioning military support for NATO allies on their alignment with President Donald Trump's foreign policy, utilizing a new questionnaire regarding public support and military base restrictions.
Iran has received a 10-day ceasefire proposal from mediators to salvage an interim deal aimed at ending the war that began on Feb 28. This comes as Pakistan was asked to resume its mediation role, and US strikes on Iranian cities and IRGC attacks on US assets continue, alongside maritime incidents involving oil tankers and a vessel off Oman.
Russia is deploying new electronic warfare systems, like Volna-Kupol-Garant, to jam Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. This aims to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations that rely on Starlink for communication and targeting behind Russian lines.
The US has notified Congress of a proposed $482.2 million sale of sustainment support for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers. This deal aims to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and enhance India's defense capabilities.
The US redirects military assets, including the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship, from the Middle East to the Pacific, specifically the South China Sea, as tensions with Iran influence global deployments.
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that European allies and Canada are committed to replacing most U.S. military assets being withdrawn from the alliance's pool. The U.S. decision, effective immediately, means these capabilities will no longer be part of NATO war plans.
SCMP's science reporting highlights include a PLA plan to target US carrier groups from 3,000km, SpaceX's IPO, and images of Nvidia and Apple HQs released by a Chinese firm.
Chinese defense scientists have published a step-by-step guide on how to destroy a US carrier group from 3,000km away. The research, led by associate professor Gao Tianyun and published in Tactical Missile Technology, details how to target US Navy ships operating near China.
NATO's top military officer is developing alternative defense plans for Europe amid US military asset reductions. The US is scaling back its commitment to focus on the Indo-Pacific, prompting European allies and Canada to consider filling the gaps with aircraft and naval vessels. Separately, NATO is reducing its security force in Kosovo.
The New York Times reports the US plans to significantly reduce aircraft and warships provided to NATO's European operations, potentially limiting the alliance's long-range strike and reconnaissance capabilities. The move includes cutting fighter jets, maritime patrol aircraft, and refueling tankers.
Iran has declared it will treat all of Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East, including SpaceX's Starlink, as military targets in retaliation against the U.S., according to Iranian state media. The move follows recent U.S. strikes and escalations.
The US and Iran exchanged strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, escalating tensions and straining a fragile ceasefire. The US conducted 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran, while Iran targeted US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and reportedly hit oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on Russian strategic infrastructure, including oil facilities and air bases, to impose costs beyond the battlefield. Recent attacks, like the one on Saint Petersburg, target key assets supporting Moscow's war effort, forcing operational suspensions and disrupting supplies.
Ukraine has escalated its campaign by launching long-range strikes on Russian strategic infrastructure, including oil facilities and bomber bases, aiming to impose costs beyond the battlefield. Recent attacks on St. Petersburg, Ryazan, and Pskov have disrupted oil refining and military logistics, forcing Russia to review base security.
Iran's state media reported its navy targeted a US military vessel in the Gulf of Oman, citing recent US actions against Iranian commercial vessels. The US Central Command denied the claim, stating its assets operate unimpeded.
Hezbollah's deployment of fibre-optic FPV drones along Israel's northern border presents a significant defence challenge. These small, low-flying drones bypass jamming systems, making them difficult to detect and intercept. Israel is racing to develop countermeasures against this evolving threat, which has already resulted in casualties and damage to military assets.
Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.
Following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, India launched precision strikes on militant camps in Pakistan, escalating tensions to a full military standoff. Despite Pakistan's nuclear threats, India maintained a strong stance, ultimately leading to a ceasefire after significant damage to Pakistani military assets.
Following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, India launched precision strikes on militant camps in Pakistan, escalating tensions to a full military standoff. Despite Pakistan's nuclear threats, India maintained a strong stance, ultimately leading to a ceasefire after significant damage to Pakistani military assets.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population.
