Russia Bulava ballistic missile is test-fired from the Okhotsk Sea

Russia Conducts Nuclear Missile Drill Amid Rising Tensions With the West

Russia conducted a large-scale nuclear readiness drill on Tuesday, launching missiles over thousands of miles in what Russian officials called a "massive" simulated nuclear counterstrike. This exercise, which involved Russia’s strategic “nuclear triad” of ground, air, and sea-launched missiles, underscores...
Australia boost missile stockpiles

Australia Accelerates Missile Production to Boost Defense as Tensions Rise in Indo-Pacific

Australia has announced collaborative agreements with French defense firm Thales and American arms giant Lockheed Martin. The joint initiatives focus on developing domestic manufacturing capabilities for both artillery ammunition and guided rocket systems. This historic move is aimed at enhancing...
China's Economic Boom Days Have Passed, According to Australia’s Biggest Pension Fund

Investors Shift to Asian Sovereign Bonds Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty

As the United States braces for its upcoming presidential election on November 5, investors are increasingly turning to Asian sovereign bonds as a strategic play to mitigate potential volatility. With billions of dollars in foreign inflows already boosting Asian markets...
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Russian Threats Loom as Rheinmetall Expands Weapons Production Facilities in Ukraine Amid Ongoing War

Russian President Vladimir Putin's government issued a stark warning to Ukraine and the West on Tuesday, designating arms factories in Ukraine operated by German defense giant Rheinmetall as legitimate targets for Russian forces. This pronouncement, delivered by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry...
Israeli soldiers move shells, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in northern Israel, October 7, 2024. REUTERS

Israel’s Precision Arsenal Unleashed: Breaking Down Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

In a detailed document released on October 25, 2024, the U.S. Congress has laid out the evolving dynamics of the conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah—a confrontation that has intensified since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel in October 2023. The...
Russian S-400 “Triumf” air defense system

Russia Halts Turkey’s Plans to Transfer S-400 “Triumf” Air Defense System to Other Nations, Citing Security Concerns

Recent developments have thrust Turkey’s controversial acquisition of Russia’s S-400 “Triumf” air defense system back into the spotlight. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed claims that Turkey is considering transferring control of its S-400 system to the United States....
NASAMS Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System

US Arms Sale to Taiwan: NASAMS Air Defense to Fortify Island’s Asymmetric Capabilities, Provoking Chinese Retaliation

In a strategic move to bolster Taiwan’s defensive capabilities, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs recently sanctioned a significant arms deal valued at $2 billion. This package includes advanced defensive weaponry, prominently featuring the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile...
US-Taiwan

Senior US Diplomat Visits Taiwan Amid Trump’s Criticism of Chip Industry and Defense Commitments

Washington’s support for Taiwan, Ingrid Larson, Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), arrived in Taipei on Tuesday. The AIT, which functions as the de facto US embassy in Taiwan, announced her trip as...
US-China Chip

US Finalizes Investment Curbs on Advanced Technologies in China to Protect National Security

To countering perceived threats to national security, the Biden administration has finalized rules to restrict U.S. investments in sensitive Chinese technologies. The new guidelines, announced by the Treasury Department on Monday, October 28, will effectively prohibit U.S.-based firms, citizens, and...
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Xi Jinping Presses Biden to Adjust U.S. Stance on Taiwan Independence

During a critical diplomatic exchange last year near San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed U.S. President Joe Biden to make a key change to the language the United States uses to express its stance on Taiwan’s independence. According to...
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