Ukraine signs 10-year defence deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says
The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Security & Defense
Security, defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure coverage.
IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri Killed in Operation, Israel Claims
The death of Tangsiri highlights escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy route.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: Zelensky hails 'historic' defence agreements with Gulf states
Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces significant defense partnerships with Middle Eastern nations amid ongoing regional tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: US not 'postured' for another Iraq 2003: Iran maintains vast, 'high-quality military capability'
Strategic angle: An analysis of the military dynamics between the US and Iran reveals significant operational capabilities.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: Thousands of Lebanese trapped behind Israeli frontlines rely on humanitarian aid
Strategic angle: The humanitarian crisis in Southern Lebanon is reaching a breaking point as evacuation orders and military expansions complicate the situation.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: New Israeli defence budget 'another indication of breach between people and government'
Strategic angle: Israel’s parliament passed its annual budget, raising concerns about the disconnect between the government and its citizens.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Israel army reports war's first missile attack from Yemen
Yemen's Houthi movement threatens military intervention amid escalating conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 30
Briefing: Iran war: Israel approves billions in new military funds
Strategic angle: Israel's new, defense-heavy budget comes as its forces fight Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, while also pursuing operations in Gaza.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Taipower files No. 3 nuclear power plant restart plan, launches safety inspections with Westinghouse
Strategic angle: Taipower initiates a plan to restart its No. 3 nuclear power plant, collaborating with Westinghouse for safety inspections.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Iran Turning Nuclear Ambiguity Into A Wartime Weapon
Strategic angle: Exploring how Iran's nuclear strategy is evolving amidst geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) Secures $117M US Army UAV Contract Following $97M Contract
Strategic angle: AeroVironment continues to strengthen its position in the defense sector with a new contract from the US Army.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) Launches Packaging Strategic Planner Global (SPG) Solution to Streamline Packaging Tracking Process
Strategic angle: NIQ introduces a new solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency of packaging tracking.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Iran Launches Strikes on Israel and Gulf Sites
Iran's Revolutionary Guards conducted missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US-linked military facilities across the Gulf.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Briefing: Pentagon Preparing for Weeks of Ground Operations in Iran
Strategic angle: Washington Post reports on the Pentagon's plans for extended military action.
Editorial Staff Mar 29
Two humanitarian aid boats heading to Cuba have gone missing, Mexico says
Navy searching for two boats that left Isla Mujeres last week bound for Havana with nine crew members of different nationalities on board.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact
Strategic angle: Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem
Strategic angle: An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Rosatom Reports Deteriorating Situation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
Strategic angle: Concerns rise as operational issues escalate at the facility.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready
Strategic angle: Palmer Luckey's Anduril, software AI company Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX are getting the lion's share of defense tech dollars from the Pentagon.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Ukraine, Saudi sign air defence deal during Zelensky surprise visit
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement amid rising threats from Iranian drone attacks.
Editorial Staff Mar 28