Signatories of a new tripartite pact clarify it is a deterrent rather than a military coalition, drawing positive reactions from regional leaders including Saudi, Turkish, and Qatari figures.
The article critiques the recurring 'forever war' pattern in US foreign policy, drawing parallels between the failures in Afghanistan and Iraq and the current escalating conflict with Iran under Donald Trump, arguing that persistent misconceptions, political dishonesty, and ego drive costly, unwinnable entanglements.
The UK government is investing £8.4 billion in the next phase of its Dreadnought Class nuclear submarine program, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems. This funding aims to support 47,000 jobs and ensure the first submarine, HMS Dreadnought, enters service with the Royal Navy in the early 2030s.
As trade tensions with China escalate, EU officials are engaging Beijing to de-escalate while simultaneously preparing for a potential trade war to protect its industries from deindustrialisation. Brussels aims to acquire retaliatory tools to counter coercive trade practices.
China conducted its first known submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 1982, raising concerns about its expanding nuclear capabilities and military assertiveness. Analysts view it as a strategic signal of a credible sea-based deterrent, prompting calls for increased defense spending and security coordination among US allies.
China's test of a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific drew sharp criticism from the US and Indo-Pacific nations, who called it destabilizing and provocative amid escalating strategic competition.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system and tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus acts as a powerful deterrent, aiming to "cool down hotheads" rather than intimidate. He stressed the strategic importance of these weapons for defense and urged graduates to focus on improving military strategies.
China confirmed a ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the western Pacific, highlighting its growing sea-based nuclear deterrent. The test draws attention to China's Julang (JL) missile family, a key part of its nuclear triad.
China launched a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Western Pacific as part of a routine test. The launch occurred during China's peak military exercise season, drawing notification from New Zealand and occurring shortly after Australia and Fiji announced a new military pact.
Nato's Ankara Summit on July 7-8 aims for a radical 'Nato 3.0' reset, shifting from US dependency to a Europeanized, battle-ready coalition. Driven by a less reliable US and an aggressive Russia, the alliance must enhance its industrial capacity, speed, and political realism to deter threats, especially with Ukraine's war-fighting innovations influencing doctrine.
China's new law targeting overseas entities undermining ethnic unity aims to counter Western ideological influence and assimilate minority groups, primarily through deterrent and psychological pressure.
Russia is constructing at least 17 large protective shelters for its strategic bombers at Engels Air Base, a key hub for its Long-Range Aviation branch. This move, prompted by drone attacks on airbases, signifies a shift from past practices of keeping bombers visible for arms-control transparency.
China's CCTV aired footage of the DF-17 hypersonic missile launch, designed to deliver vehicles above Mach 5. Analysts suggest this strengthens Beijing's deterrent posture, potentially impacting regional missile balance and US strategies.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are now mainstream in Australia, with record sales in May driven by falling prices, improved resale values, and the oil crisis. Chinese brands dominate the market, offering models below $30,000, while infrastructure remains the primary barrier to wider adoption.
Electric vehicles are now mainstream in Australia, with record sales in May driven by falling prices, improved resale values, and the oil crisis. Chinese brands dominate the market, offering models under $30,000, while infrastructure remains the key barrier to wider adoption.
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre reported over 200 cyber-incidents hitting critical national infrastructure in the past year, with state-linked actors, including Russia, China, and Iran, responsible for three-quarters of attacks. Advances in AI are expected to accelerate threats by 2028.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has reversed his long-held stance and publicly called for the abolition of the death penalty in the state, citing a lack of deterrent effect on violent crime. Despite his position, legislative repeal faces strong opposition.
Despite advancements in stealth and speed, large, slow bombers like the B-52, Tu-95, and H-6 remain vital due to their long range, heavy payload capacity for nuclear and conventional weapons, and cost-effectiveness. Modern upgrades enhance their capabilities for standoff strikes and nuclear deterrence.
India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads, marking a shift from storing them separately from delivery systems. This move, reported by SIPRI, indicates India's growing sea-based deterrent capability with operational nuclear-powered submarines.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized US arms sales as crucial for regional stability, countering US President Trump's comments questioning future support. Trump's remarks, made after his China visit, suggested Taiwan arms deals could be a "negotiating chip." Lai affirmed Taiwan's resolve to defend its sovereignty and democratic way of life.
India and Pakistan possess nearly equal nuclear arsenals (172 vs 170 warheads), but differ significantly in doctrine and delivery. India adheres to 'No First Use' and pursues minimum deterrence, while Pakistan employs 'Full Spectrum Deterrence' to counter India's conventional strength. This divergence creates escalation risks.
North Korea's nuclear deterrent differs fundamentally from Iran's, making an Iran-style military pressure approach unlikely to work due to the Korean peninsula's unique geopolitical and military environment, with North Korea possessing at least 50 nuclear warheads.
President Vladimir Putin states Russia has been enhancing its deterrent forces since the early 2000s, prompted by the US withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002.
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