Download IPFS New Delhi, India – The Indian Army has launched a major restructuring of its ground forces to enhance cross-border operational capabilities, particularly along Pakistan’s borders. The reforms, building on prior initiatives under former Chief General Manoj Pande, aim to strengthen India’s ability to conduct precise, pre-emptive strikes while[Read More…]

Download IPFS A former Afghan interpreter exposed in a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach has had his UK relocation offer revoked, despite waiting in Pakistan for nearly two years. The interpreter, who worked alongside British troops, had been accepted for sanctuary in the UK by the MoD. However,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Britain’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, has confirmed that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if necessary, in support of a ceasefire and wider peacekeeping efforts. Healey made the remarks on BBC Breakfast, coinciding with the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President[Read More…]

Download IPFS As Australians reflect on the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, new research shows that much of the nation has lost touch with its military history. While Australians rightly honour the sacrifices of those who served, a survey of 1,500 adults highlights concerning gaps in[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia and the Philippines have commenced their largest-ever joint military exercises, signaling a firm commitment to regional security and deterrence in the face of Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. The drills, named Exercise Alon, meaning “wave” in Filipino, involve over 3,600 troops conducting live-fire drills,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Australia has initiated its most extensive overseas military exercise to date, Exercise Alon 25, in collaboration with the Philippines. The drills, commencing on August 15, 2025, involve over 3,600 personnel, including units from the Canadian Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Rotation Force based in Darwin. The[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Australia has confirmed that 35 existing defense export permits to Israel will continue, a decision that follows a regulatory review of the nation’s defense export approvals. The permits, issued prior to the escalation of the Gaza conflict, are part of a broader administrative assessment of Australian defense exports,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Pakistan has established a new Army Rocket Force Command to oversee its missile systems. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the formation during a ceremony in Islamabad on August 13, 2025, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. The move is intended to manage the country’s conventional missile capabilities and improve[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS India and Pakistan have continued a symbolic display at the Attari-Wagah border involving tall national flags. This display follows a four-day military confrontation earlier in the year and reflects ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Though non-violent, the flagpole installations have become a daily marker of national[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS India is set to host two scheduled defense engagements with the United States this August, aimed at advancing planned military procurements. These meetings come amid ongoing diplomatic and trade considerations, including past tariffs and regional dynamics involving other countries. The discussions reflect the continued strategic importance both nations[Read More…]