Azerbaijan

Trump’s Caucasus Strategy: Azerbaijan Is the Next Front of US-China Competition

The Trump administration can build on its peace-deal momentum and push out Chinese influence in the Caucasus. The Trump administration’s recent success in brokering the historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia — culminating in the establishment of the Trump...
Australia’s StrikeMaster Achieves Successful Naval Strike Missile Test in Norway

Australia’s StrikeMaster Achieves Successful Naval Strike Missile Test in Norway

In a milestone for Australia’s growing long-range strike capabilities, KONGSBERG Defence & Aerospace and Thales Australia announced the successful live-firing of a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) test munition from the StrikeMaster missile launch vehicle in Norway. The achievement confirms the...
France Moves Toward Third EMALS Catapult for Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier

France Moves Toward Third EMALS Catapult for Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier

France is preparing to equip its future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-Ng), with a third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) track, according to the nation’s draft defence budget for 2026. The move, long anticipated by naval planners,...
Undersea Cable Networks

Southeast Asia Faces Growing Risks as US–China Power Struggle Targets Critical Undersea Cable Networks

As Southeast Asia becomes ever more entangled in great power competition, the region’s most vital — and least visible — infrastructure faces growing peril. The vulnerabilities of undersea cables, which carry nearly all of Southeast Asia’s internet traffic, are becoming...
Australia–Indonesia

Australia-Indonesia Economic Partnership Emerges as Key to Strengthening Indo-Pacific Supply Chain Resilience Amid US–China Rivalry

With the intensifying great power rivalry, middle powers like Indonesia and Australia are increasingly asking a critical question: can economic cooperation provide a hedge against growing strategic vulnerability? This concern shaped the discussions during the Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held...
iconic FiftyTwoDegrees building in Nijmegen is the headquarters of Nexperia

China Slams Netherlands Over Nexperia Takeover, Warns of Retaliation as “Piracy” Accusations Fly

China has lashed out at the Netherlands following the Dutch government’s takeover of Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, calling the move an act of “piracy” and warning of possible retaliatory measures, including export restrictions on rare earths vital to global technology...
Turkey-Bangladesh Air Defense Pact Marks Ankara’s Strategic Entry Into South Asia’s Security Architecture

Turkey-Bangladesh Air Defense Pact Marks Ankara’s Strategic Entry Into South Asia’s Security Architecture

South Asia’s most significant strategic recalibrations is quietly unfolding in Dhaka. Bangladesh, long known for its careful diplomacy and modest military posture, is on the cusp of signing a landmark defense agreement with Turkey — a deal that could reshape...
AMCA Fighter

India’s AMCA Fighter Nears Crucial Turning Point as Seven Consortia Compete for ₹15,000-Crore Deal

India’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter project — the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — has entered a decisive phase, marking a watershed moment in the country’s quest for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. With seven powerful consortia vying for the opportunity...
Akash Missile System

Akash Missile: India Pitches Akash Missile System to Brazil as Defence Ties Deepen

India is reported to have proposed the supply of its indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile system to Brazil, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held wide-ranging talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi on Wednesday. According to officials...
Indias Project 75 I submarine contract

India Recalibrates Submarine Strategy: German Type-212 Deal Gains Momentum Over French Scorpenes

India’s maritime defence planning, the Indian Navy is reportedly reconsidering its ongoing submarine acquisition strategy, opting to move away from purchasing three additional French-designed Scorpene-class submarines. Instead, a more ambitious project—centered around building six advanced German-designed stealth submarines—is gaining momentum...
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