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Anti-Aircraft Systems Bound for Ukraine Found Abandoned in Polish Hangar

September 7, 2025

“(Warsaw, Poland – July 16, 2025) – A shipment of anti-aircraft weapons destined for Ukraine has been found in an inoperable and unsafe condition in a warehouse near Poland’s southeastern border, prompting…
Germany Plans to Order 8,500 Armoured Vehicles in Major Defence Upgrade

September 7, 2025

“(Berlin – July 30, 2025) – German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has briefed lawmakers on an unprecedented set of defense procurement initiatives designed to transform the German military into the most capable…
U.S. Air Force Redirects ICBM Funds to Upgrade Interim Presidential Aircraft

September 7, 2025

The U.S. Air Force is reallocating surplus funds from its Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) modernization program to refurbish a Boeing 747-8 aircraft as an interim presidential transport. The refit ensures continuous…
U.S. Space Force Contracts SpaceX for Secretive MILNET Satellite Constellation

September 6, 2025

“The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a high-priority contract to develop a classified satellite communications network — code-named MILNET — that will integrate with the Department of Defense’s growing hybrid military-commercial…
France Orders Closure of Israeli Defense Stands at Paris Airshow

September 6, 2025

“In a rare and highly symbolic move, French authorities ordered the closure of four Israeli defense company booths at the Paris Air Show. The split of Elbit Systems, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries…
Mass Exodus from Tehran as Israel Orders Evacuation

September 6, 2025

Evacuation Orders and Growing Panic Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz publicly called on hundreds of thousands of Tehran residents to “evacuate immediately,” citing imminent airstrikes on military infrastructure zones. The directive, delivered…
U.S. Ally Hosts Medium-Range Missiles: Indo-Pacific Power Tensions Rise

September 6, 2025

“(MANILA) – The Philippines’ decision to host the US Army Typhoon Missile Systems, which are capable of firing both Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and SM-6 Interceptors, has ushered in a new era of…
Russia’s Deadliest Attack on Kyiv in Months Kills 15 as Iran Emerges as Key Drone Supplier

September 6, 2025

“Tensions in the Baltic Sea have risen this week after Russia accused the United Kingdom and the United States of conspiring with Ukraine to carry out sabotage actions against NATO forces. The…
U.S. Deploys Dozens of Tankers to Support Middle East Amid Israel–Iran Conflict

September 5, 2025

“(June 17, 2025) – The U.S. Air Force has sent a large fleet of aerial refueling tankers to Europe and the Middle East as tensions rise in the Israel-Iran war. More than…
Trump Departs G7 Summit Early, Citing Escalating Israel–Iran Crisis

September 5, 2025

“Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, a day early. The White House confirmed the departure after the conclusion…

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