Tag: #DefenseNews
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Taiwan Detects 2 PLA Aircraft, 8 Chinese Naval Vessels Near Territory
Taipei, March 21: Ministry of National Defense Taiwan reported the presence of Chinese military activity near its territory on Saturday. The ministry said it detected two sorties of PLA aircraft and eight PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan. 2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8)…
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IRGC Launches 70th Wave of Attacks, Targets 5 US Military Bases Across Middle East
Tehran, March 21: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the 70th wave of its counterattacks under Operation True Promise 4. The latest strikes targeted multiple US and Israeli-linked locations across the region. 5 US Military Installations Targeted The IRGC stated that it targeted five key US Military installations: Officials said the strikes hit over 55…
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IRGC Spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naeini Killed in US-Israel Strikes: Iranian Media
Tehran, March 20: Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in recent US-Israel strikes, according to Iranian state media. The report marks another major development in the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has seen several high-profile Iranian leaders killed in recent weeks. Senior Iranian Leaders Targeted Iranian media…
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Saudi Foreign Minister Slams Iran Over West Asia Attacks, Calls It Against Islamic Teachings
Riyadh, March 20: Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud strongly criticized Iran for its actions in West Asia and the Gulf region. He said the attacks violate international law and go against Islamic teachings. He made these remarks during a press conference in Riyadh after meeting foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries. Strong Condemnation of…
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Iran Claims First Strike on US F-35 Fighter Jet; US Confirms Emergency Landing
Tehran, March 20: Iran has claimed it struck a US F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet, marking what it calls the first successful hit on a fifth-generation aircraft. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its air defense systems targeted the jet at around 2:50 a.m. local time. Officials stated the aircraft was flying over…
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Pakistan Poses Nuclear Threat to US, Says Intelligence Report
US Flags Pakistan’s Missile Development and Regional Security Risks Washington DC, March 19: The United States intelligence community has identified Pakistan as a significant nuclear threat to the US, alongside major global powers like Russia and China. The assessment comes from the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) report presented by Tulsi Gabbard. Concerns Over Advanced…
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US Navy Warship USS Tripoli Nears Singapore Amid Deployment to Gulf Region
Singapore, March 18, 2026: A United States Navy warship, the USS Tripoli, has been tracked near Singapore as it heads toward the Gulf region. Reports suggest the vessel is carrying additional Marines amid rising tensions in West Asia. USS Tripoli Spotted Near Malacca Strait According to maritime tracking data, USS Tripoli approached the Malacca Strait…
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Indian Navy Participates in US-Led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 in Guam
Guam, March 16: The Indian Navy is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a multinational anti-submarine warfare drill. The United States Navy is leading the exercise. The training is taking place at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam during March. The exercise aims to strengthen cooperation among allied forces. It also improves anti-submarine warfare capabilities…
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US Deploys USS Tripoli Strike Group to West Asia Amid Rising Iran Tensions
Washington, March 14: The United States has deployed the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and a Marine strike group to West Asia. The move comes as tensions rise with Iran near the critical Strait of Hormuz. According to US defence officials, the Pentagon has ordered the deployment of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). The…
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Afghanistan Conducts Airstrikes on Pakistan Military Bases Including Nur Khan Airbase
Kabul, March 3: Afghanistan launched airstrikes on several Pakistani military bases, including the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, amid rising cross-border tensions between the two countries. Afghanistan’s Ministry of National Defense confirmed the operation and stated that the Afghan Air Force directly targeted key military installations inside Pakistan. Officials described the strikes as…