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As geopolitical tensions between Moscow and Washington deepen, Russian naval experts have boldly asserted that the sonar capabilities of their latest Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines decisively outmatch those of the United States’ most advanced underwater platforms.
A series of images recently making the rounds on Chinese social media platforms has ignited intense speculation within regional and international defence circles, potentially signaling the emergence of a new chapter in South Asian naval dynamics.
Bangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring up to 32 JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighters, a joint development between Pakistan and China, has stirred strategic anxieties in New Delhi.
In a bold demonstration of maritime ambition and technological prowess, Russia has unveiled its latest nuclear-powered attack submarine, Perm—a formidable vessel equipped with the game-changing Tsirkon hypersonic missile system.
Marking a significant leap forward in its strategic aerial capabilities, North Korea has officially showcased its high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designated the Saetbyol-4, remarkably similar in aerodynamic design to the renowned U.S.-built RQ-4B Global Hawk.
In a dramatic show of force projection and strategic signalling, a substantial contingent of U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and aerial refueling tankers has been tracked en route to Diego Garcia, the remote British-administered atoll in the Indian Ocean that has, for decades, served as a launchpad for America’s most consequential military operations across the Middle East and beyond.
In a rare and telling move, Russia has unveiled for the first time operational images of its Pantsir-SM-SV air defence system mounted on a tracked chassis—a configuration that had previously existed only on paper, defence expos, and Red Square parades.
In a strategic recalibration that could reshape Malaysia’s maritime posture in the South China Sea, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is weighing the prospect of establishing a forward submarine operating base at the future Markas Wilayah Laut 4 (MAWILLA 4) in Muara Tebas, Kuching — a decision with far-reaching geo-strategic implications.
Tensions in the Baltic theatre escalated further following a high-stakes aerial encounter in international airspace, where a French Navy ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft was “locked on” by a Russian naval fire-control radar—an act widely interpreted by Western defence analysts as a calculated provocation and a signal of Moscow’s increasingly muscular posture in the region.
In a significant move reinforcing strategic defence ties in the Middle East, the United States has greenlit the sale of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to Saudi Arabia, a long-standing security partner in the Gulf region.