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U.S. Orders Major Ramp-Up of Tomahawk, AMRAAM and SM-Series Missiles as Stocks Deplete
The U.S. Defense Department and Raytheon signed multi-year framework agreements to boost annual production of Tomahawk cruise missiles, AMRAAMs, SM-6s and SM-3 interceptors, responding to heavy munitions use in recent crises and growing allied demand. While the increases are significant, analysts warn that even the expanded outputs leave high-end missile stockpiles relatively vulnerable and that rebuilding a resilient industrial base will be a long effort.
With Talks Set in Oman, Trump Warns of Military Strike if Iran Builds New Nuclear Sites
President Trump warned of military action if Iran builds new nuclear facilities as negotiations between the two countries were scheduled to begin in Muscat, Oman. The United States wants talks to cover missiles and regional activities, while Iran insists the agenda be confined to its nuclear programme and sanctions relief, creating a major sticking point that will test whether diplomacy can withstand heightened threats and regional pressure.
Why Washington Is Reviving the Threat of Force Against Iran: Coercion, Probing, and the Risk of Miscalculation
U.S. threats of military action against Iran are best understood as coercive diplomacy: calibrated pressure meant to force concessions and test Tehran's red lines without triggering full-scale war. The approach raises risks of asymmetric retaliation, regional escalation, and economic disruption while leaving room for back-channel diplomacy to reduce tensions.
Remembering Huang Xuhua: The Engineer Who Took China’s First Nuclear Submarine Deep — One Year On
China is marking the first anniversary of Huang Xuhua’s death, celebrating the engineer credited with guiding its early nuclear‑submarine programme. The commemorations frame his deep‑sea test dives in his sixties as emblematic of long‑term technical sacrifice that underpins Beijing’s present naval and nuclear capabilities.
Queen Máxima Joins Dutch Army Reserves — A Royal Signal on European Security
Queen Máxima has joined the Dutch army reserves at 54, undergoing training and receiving the rank of soldier with a promised promotion to lieutenant-colonel upon completion. The enlistment is a symbolic show of solidarity with the armed forces amid broader European efforts to strengthen defence and reduce reliance on the United States.
Defiant Flotilla to Reattempt Gaza Aid Run, Raising Prospect of New Confrontation with Israel
A coalition of activists plans to send over 100 ships and thousands of people to try again to deliver aid to Gaza starting 29 March, while a parallel convoy will attempt to reach Rafah via Egypt. The renewed flotilla risks confrontation with Israel, legal disputes over blockades and further diplomatic escalation involving South Africa, Egypt and European ports of departure.
China Puts New Fighters and Homegrown Airliners Centre-Stage at Singapore Airshow, Mixing Diplomacy with Defence Signalling
China used the Singapore Airshow to showcase both military and commercial aviation progress, with the PLA aerobatic team performing after a six‑year hiatus and a prominent J-35A model displayed amid COMAC’s C919 and C909 airliners. The appearances underline Beijing’s dual pursuit of defence modernisation and aerospace industry internationalisation.
Iran Says It Has Upgraded Ballistic Missiles and Adopted Offensive Doctrine After '12-Day' War
Iran announced technical upgrades to its ballistic missile forces and a shift from defensive to offensive military doctrine after last year's 12-day conflict with Israel. The move is intended to strengthen deterrence, complicate potential strikes against Iran, and bolster Tehran’s leverage ahead of planned nuclear talks with the United States in Muscat.
F-35C Downs Iranian Drone Near USS Lincoln — A Dangerous Test of Concealment and Escalation Risks
An F-35C from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone about 500 miles off Iran’s coast, a move the U.S. called defensive and Iran described as a reconnaissance aircraft that lost contact after transmitting images. The incident exposes limits in carrier stealth, demonstrates Iran’s surveillance reach, and raises the risk of inadvertent escalation amid rising regional military activity and arms transfers.
Trump Warns of Military Strikes if Iran Reawakens Nuclear Work, Raising Risks of Regional Escalation
President Trump warned on February 4 that the U.S. would strike Iran if it attempted to restart its nuclear programme or build new facilities abroad, saying U.S. intelligence had identified such plans. The public threat raises the risk of escalation, complicates diplomacy and places emphasis on independent verification from institutions like the IAEA.
Washington Asks Israel to Hold Fire as US and Iran Head to Oman for Nuclear Talks
The United States has urged Israel not to launch unilateral military strikes against Iran during U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, reflecting intense Washington–Jerusalem coordination to avoid derailing negotiations. Tehran confirmed the talks will proceed but remains wary; Washington wants a broader agenda while Iran insists on limiting discussions to the nuclear file.
From Bayonet to Data: How a PLA Company Keeps a 1962 Hero’s Voice Alive While Rewiring for Modern War
A company within a PLA group army combines an enduring culture of hero remembrance with practical, grassroots innovation as it adapts to information‑centric combined‑arms warfare. Lessons from a failed 2017 exercise prompted hands‑on retraining, decentralised tactics tied to drone and data networks, and dozens of small technical fixes that have improved readiness.