Politics, Defense & More
8 April 2025
The Arctic is warming up and as its icy walls melt, what was once a frosted perimeter is quickly becoming a contested geopolitical flashpoint. The U.S., Russia, China, and Canada are all aiming the Arctic for its massive potential: scope of alternate shipping routes, huge untapped resources, and of course, military & strategic advantages. Is
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Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah Chief, has died in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah have both confirmed his death. This event marks a turning point in the ongoing fight between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI- Hypersonic) development has been awarded to Northrop Grumman by the Pentagon, signaling a major step forward in U.S. missile defense. Designed to intercept and destroy hypersonic missiles, Glide Phase Interceptor addresses the growing threat posed by these weapons, known for their high speeds and unpredictable maneuvers.
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China has conducted an ICBM missile test in the Pacific Ocean. Beijing’s decision to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday has raised security concerns in the region, due to its ongoing territorial claims in the South China Sea and its relentless competition with the U.S. A statement posted on social
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U.S. Navy has finalized a long-pending $9. 6 billion contracts with Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to build four amphibious warships in order to maintain readiness for amphibious warfare. Between fiscal years 2025 and 2029, three amphibious transport docks of the San Antonio class and one amphibious assault ship of the America class are expected to
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UNSC Reforms demand has been re-iterated by India. During Monday’s UN Summit of the Future, the India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for reforms in global institutions as essential for ensuring global peace and development. He also underscored that inclusion of African Union as a member of G-20 Nations in New Delhi Summit
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Germany’s Rheinmetall and MBDA have collaborated to develop ship-based laser weapons by 2030. This joint initiative aims to enhance naval defense, particularly against drones, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional missiles. Subsequent to successful tests on the German Navy’s Sachsen frigate, the lasers showed their ability to detect, track, and engage targets. Though laser weapons
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According to the statements made on Saturday, the chief of NATO’s Chair of military committee, Adm. Rob Bauer stated that Ukraine has both the legal and military justification necessary to carry out long range strike inside Russia — as several U.S. allies believe — even as the Biden administration is reluctant to permit.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Marxist movement in Sri Lanka, has emerged victorious in the presidential election, unseating incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe, marking a significant milestone for the country’s communist political movement.
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Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas have been designated as the second and third air base for the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, the backbone of US Air Force long range capabilities.
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