Iran commander: We’re doubling our missile activities
Iran is doubling its missile “activities” in the face of new American sanctions. “We doubled our activities and the American demands from Iran had an opposite result,” said Brig. (more…)
Japan forms new air wing near the Senkakus to counter China
The Japanese Air Self Defense Force, ASDF, has formed a new air wing to reinforce its air defense located at the southern tip of the Okinawa Chain, close to (more…)
Russia delivers key kilo sub to Vietnam in defense buildup vs China
The 5th Kilo-class submarine Hanoi has bought from Russia was delivered to Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay naval base on Feb. 2, marking yet another major step in the gradual (more…)
Race on for counter-drone tech with rise in asymmetric combat use
As the use of small, widely-available drones for multiple military purposes is on the rise, so too are methods to defend against them. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Dunford: U.S., France planning ‘decisive military action’ in Libya
By Jack Caravelli Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, met in Paris on Jan. 22 with his French counterpart, Gen. Pierre de Villiers, chief (more…)
Israel, Cyprus, Greece forge alliance based on energy and tourism
A joint gas pipeline and shared tourism were high on the agenda as Cyprus hosted the leaders of Israel and Greece last week. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Report: U.S. ‘dangerously underestimating’ Al Qaida affiliate
While its tactics differ and it doesn’t have the social media savvy of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), Al Qaida’s Syrian affiliate is nonetheless just as much (more…)
Russia-Iran Lukhoil deal signals expanded trade as sanctions end
By Jack Caravelli Russian energy giant Lukoil’s agreement announced last month to resume investment in Iran is the latest sign of growing Russia-Iran trade that is accelerating in the (more…)
Europol warns ISIL planning large-scale, Paris-style attacks globally
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has the capability of carrying out and is planning more Paris-style attacks, the head of the European Union’s police agency said. (FULL (more…)