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India’s INS Tamal strengthens naval ties with Morocco during Casablanca visit

India’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a three-day port visit to Casablanca from August 6-9, marking a significant step in the deepening maritime cooperation between India and Morocco. This visit is the third by an Indian naval vessel to Morocco in the past two years, underscoring......

South Korea’s military contracts as demographic decline hits recruitment

South Korea’s military has contracted by around 20% over the past six years, shrinking to approximately 450,000 active-duty personnel, according to a recent Defence Ministry report submitted to Democratic Party lawmaker Choo Mi‑ae . The decline stems from a 30% decrease in the number of 20‑year‑old......

Spain denies removing national symbols from islets near Morocco

Spain has dismissed claims that it removed its national flag from two small islets near Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The Spanish Ministry of Defense clarified that no flags have been flown on these territories for over two decades, instead using metal structures painted in the national colors......

US and Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties in Pentagon talks

The United States and Saudi Arabia held a high-level defense meeting at the Pentagon last week, emphasizing their commitment to strengthening military cooperation. The two-day forum marked the 9th session of the Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC), aimed at advancing shared regional security objectives. The......

Roketsan partners with Kale to advance Türkiye’s defense industry with local engines

Turkish defense firm Roketsan has entered a groundbreaking agreement with Istanbul-based Kale Jet Engines to integrate locally manufactured turbojet engines into its cruise missiles. This collaboration marks a significant step toward Türkiye's vision of achieving full independence in defense......

Greece’s militarization of Aegean islands tests Türkiye’s patience

Greece’s ambitious “Agenda 2030” plan to establish self-sufficient military units on its Aegean islands has sparked a sharp response from Türkiye, which views the move as a violation of international law and a direct threat to regional stability. Some of these islands lie just......

France's military chief warns of potential Russian threat within five years

The outgoing French Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, has issued a stark warning about a potential military threat from Russia to Europe within the next five years. Speaking days before his departure at the end of August, Burkhard shared his concerns in an interview with The Economist,......

Qatar’s costly gift: How a Boeing for Trump became a billion-dollar controversy

The New York Times has uncovered a troubling financial maneuver involving the renovation of a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to former President Donald Trump. The project, intended to transform the plane into a state-of-the-art Air Force One, has become so expensive that a significant portion of its funding......

Germany approves Eurofighter jet sale to Turkey amid political tensions

Germany has officially authorized the export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to Turkey, ending months of diplomatic hesitation over the sale. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Wednesday that the German Defense Ministry had sent a letter to Ankara validating the export. Turkey,......