- June 17th, 2026
That question lies at the center of a renewed debate in South Korea over the future of wartime operational control (OPCON), an issue that touches on national sovereignty, military readiness, alliance management, and the evolving security landscape of Northeast Asia....
Swedish aerospace giant Saab has officially unveiled the twin-seat variant of its Gripen E fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the company's long-running partnership with Brazil and highlighting a growing global trend toward two-seat combat aircraft designed for the...
North Korea has unveiled what appears to be a new truck-mounted multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) bearing a striking resemblance to the United States’ highly successful High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), highlighting Pyongyang’s growing emphasis on precision conventional warfare...
South Korea has officially unveiled what officials are calling a “historic plan” to develop nuclear-powered submarines, signaling one of the most significant expansions of the country’s naval capabilities in decades and potentially reshaping the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific. The...
The Indian Army’s long-pending acquisition of a modern Self-Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (SPAD-GMS) has regained significant momentum, reopening one of the country’s most strategically important ground-based air defence programmes after years of delays and shifting procurement priorities. The...
The United Arab Emirates has condemned a drone attack that sparked a fire near the country’s flagship nuclear power facility, describing the incident as a “dangerous escalation” amid rising instability across the Gulf region. In a statement issued on Sunday,...
A potential multi-year delay in South Korea’s flagship indigenous fighter program is rapidly evolving from a budgetary concern into a broader strategic issue with implications for Indo-Pacific deterrence architecture, defence-industrial credibility, and Seoul’s long-term military autonomy. As South Korea considers...
Over the past decade, capitals from Canberra to Paris, New Delhi to Tokyo and London have rolled out Indo‑Pacific strategies with the confidence of a shared script: that maritime coalitions stabilize the system, secure sea lanes and quietly contain a...
The latest remarks by Donald Trump questioning why major Asian economies have not stepped up militarily to secure vital energy corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz have stirred debate across diplomatic and financial circles. But beyond the political rhetoric,...
Lessons from Iran’s nuclear latency strategy are forcing a strategic rethink in Tokyo and Seoul amid doubts about the credibility of the US nuclear umbrella. The war involving Iran has delivered a stark and unsettling verdict on one of the...
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