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Attack on Thai Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz Signals Escalating Maritime Crisis

The bulk carrier MV Mayuree Naree, owned by Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, was sailing from Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates toward Kandla Port in India when it was attacked by projectiles while transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz on 11 March 2026.According to reports, twenty of the vessel’s 23 crew members were…
Italy and India Deepen Strategic Defence Ties

Developments, Official Statements, and Strategic Implications
Outwith Sinking of IRIS Dena

The ‘Trumyahu’ Crusade (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/the-trumpyahu-crusade/) can be expected to continue for weeks/months. As Saudis discovered its oil refinery was hit by US-Israel, Middle East realizes US-Israel are dragging monarchies into war.Saudi journalist says ‘not all attacks’ on Gulf coming from Iran, fears US-Israel dragging monarchies into warhttps://t.co/AdXgdneXmq— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) March 5, 2026 Gulf states are…
The Donroe Doctrine: A Modern Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine in U.S. Foreign Policy

The Donroe Doctrine is regarded as or referred to as the “Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine”. It is a contemporary geopolitical concept which is often used to characterize the foreign policy structure affiliated with the second administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump beginning in 2025. The word Donroe is a portmanteau incorporating the…
The ‘Trumyahu’ Crusade

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio says the US attacked Iran ‘pre-emptively’ after learning of Israeli plans to attack Israel that would trigger retaliation against American forces, and the US targeted missiles, not the regime. This should get Rubio the top spot in international buffoonery – who is he trying to fool? Despite the charade…
India’s Border Insecurity

The Middle East is burning. The US Congress wants to ban President Donald Trump from military actions without congressional authorization but he won’t stop although Senator Jack Reed, seniormost Democrat on the US Defence Committee says the US doesn’t have enough munitions to fight a long war. Rabbi Goldman says Trump is trying to shake…
Trump’s Plan B: Why the Administration Was Ready for the Supreme Court Decision

The ruling of the US Supreme Court on 20 February 2026 to strike down Trump’s tariffs announced on “Liberation Day” 2 April 2025 imposed by Executive Order 14257 was the leading news across the world, overshadowing even the US military build-up in the Mediterranean as part of an expected then attack on Iran (which later…
Indo-Israeli Fire Control Systems Clear Trials, Boosting India’s Armoured Capability

India has been actively modernizing its armoured capabilities, with Indo-Israeli fire control systems effectively and successfully concluding field trials and entering operational deployment on frontline tanks.
Alpine Triangle: Germany and Austria’s Airspace Surveillance

Bilateral security agreement to bolster cross-border air surveillance and close security gaps in Central European skies.
India’s “Samudra Manthan”: Churning the Oceans for Energy Security

India is prepping for the launch of Mission Samudra Manthan, a national deep-water exploration drive, alongside a major expansion of its strategic petroleum reserves.
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Drop Anthropic Amid Pentagon AI Standoff

US government conflict over military use of artificial intelligence
DGP Nalin Prabhat Calls for “Zero Tolerance” Against Terror in Joint Security Review

On February 27, 2026, Nalin Prabhat, Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, chaired a joint security review meeting to assess the security situation and operational readiness in the frontier districts of Handwara and Kupwara. The review, attended by senior police and security officials, stressed on a zero‑tolerance approach toward terrorism and emphasized…
PRAHAAR — India’s First National Counter-Terrorism Policy

On 23 February 2026 the Government of India officially introduced PRAHAAR, the country’s first unified national counter-terrorism policy and strategy. The new doctrine was released as an eight‑page strategic document by the Ministry of Home Affairs.This indicates a paradigm shift from fragmented operational responses to a structured, proactive, intelligence‑led framework for tackling terrorism in all…
India–Israel Strategic Reset (Feb 26–27, 2026): Defence, AI, and Trade Convergence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Israel (February 26–27, 2026), marking a significant upgrade in bilateral relations with Benjamin Netanyahu. Joint statements were presented by the leaders of both nations on February 27, 2026, elevating ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership.”This development signals a shift toward deeper strategic alignment across defence,…
Venezuela Freezes Oil Deals Amid Policy Reset and Investment Push

According to recent reports, Venezuela has unexpectedly suspended 19 production-sharing agreements with private oil companies, indicating a major shift in the country’s management of its energy sector as it pursues tighter oversight and renewed foreign investment.According to the sources cited by Reuters, the suspended agreements cover projects in strategically critical areas, including Lake Maracaibo, the…
Britain’s Gulf Withdrawal: End of an Era and Shift to Autonomous Warfare

United Kingdom is reportedly prepping to exit the Gulf without a permanently deployed warship, displaying a major turning point in its maritime posture in the Middle East.The Departure of HMS MiddletonThe withdrawal centres on HMS Middleton, a 42-year-old Hunt-class minehunter and the last Royal Navy vessel stationed in Bahrain. Once it departs, England’s long time…
6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Ms Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 17, 2026. Ms. Vautrin was presented with a Guard of Honour at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport upon her arrival.The two Ministers discussed a…
TPAO–BP Cooperation on Iraq’s Kirkuk Oil & Gas Fields

In February 2026, Turkey’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) and UK energy major BP signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement was signed by TPAO General Manager Cem Erdem and BP Head of Global Oil and Gas Business Development Andrew McAuslan in the presence of Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan…
Operation Trashi: Precision Strike in Kishtwar Signals Continued Counterterror Momentum

On 23 February 2026, India concluded Operation Trashi-I was a major counter-terrorism mission.The Initial Launch of the operation (Jan 14–18): According to reports the preliminary movements under the operation commenced around 14 January 2026 in Kishtwar, with the formal code-named operation and first direct contact with terrorists occurring on 18 January 2026.Engagements: Contact was re-established…
Trump’s Spectre Over India

Mary Trump, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, says her uncle Donald Trump is a sociopath who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder and a long undiagnosed learning disability. At a recent Board of Peace meeting, Trump listed conflicts he helped end and called leaders to stand up. He asked Nawaz Sharif to stand up…
Dealing with bullet-shy PLA’s bullying, brutality and deceit

In early February 2026, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi caused the eruption of a controversy in the Lok Sabha when he attempted to read from what he described as a magazine article quoting from an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, titled Four Stars of Destiny. Gandhi claimed that the excerpt indicated that in…
Somaliland Sparks Turkey–Israel Clash

On 17 February 2026, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Turkey’s stance against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland in a joint press conference held in Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Turkish President explicitly stated that Israel’s recognition “benefits nobody” and was dangerous for regional stability.This development proceeded post Israel’s official acknowledgement…
Indian Navy Assumes First Ever Command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154

In a landmark development underscoring India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The change of command ceremony was conducted on 11 Feb…
The Ghost of Four Stars of Destiny

Appearance in Parliament of the book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, authored by former Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane has caused much hiatus and rage in the political hierarchy since the book wasn’t cleared for publication, even though the excerpts of the book were released in the media in 2023. At that time, the media…
Mapping Mischief

There is elation-cum-commotion in India with the Donald Trump administration releasing a map showing Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) and Aksai Chin integral parts of India. Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative (USTR) shared the map on X while announcing the framework for an interim trade agreement between the US and India. With earlier US maps…
125 Border projects completed by end 2025, many of which have rattled PLA

On December 7, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 5,000 crore across seven States and two Union Territories. The projects include 28 roads, 93 bridges, and 4 miscellaneous projects, featuring the crucial 920-metre Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh to ensure all-weather connectivity and enhanced military…
India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-3

On 6 February 2026, India demonstrated its advancing strategic missile capabilities with the successful test-firing of the Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). The launch occurred from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, located off the Odisha coast in eastern India.Mission OverviewThe missile was launched under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)—the Indian…
India’s 2026-2027 Defence Allocation

India’s 2026-2027 Defence Budget was announced in an environment of a yet to be inked India-US Trade Deal and com much commotion over the book ‘Four Star Destiny’ authored by former Indian Army Chief, General MM NaravanePresenting India’s 2026-2027 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, did not specifically mention defence allocations; same as on earlier…
US National Defense Strategy and Iran

The US Department of War published the updated National Defense Strategy (NDS) on 23 January 2026, where it outlined its main objectives and the key lines of effort in the following years. The document gave light into the reasoning for Operation Absolute Resolve (the US intervention in Venezuela capturing its leader) and pointed out where…
The European Tangle

It is amusing to see the backflip by French President Emanuel Macron from earlier opposing to now supporting Donald Trump’s plan for Greenland and NATO’s role in the Arctic. This is different from Brigitte Macron slapping him in public and Trump advising him how to manage his marital life. Trump would have simply told Macron…
From Gaza to Kashmir: Jihadist convergence of Hamas and Pakistan based Terror groups

High-level meetings, ideological alignment, and operational coordination between Hamas and Pakistan-based militant groups signal a growing transnational terror network.
Turkish Defence Giant ASELSAN Secures $171 Million International Sales Deal

Turkey’s leading defence electronics company ASELSAN has announced a new international sales agreement worth approximately $171 million, strategically defining its position as an important player in advanced defence systems exports. The announcement was made in a formal filing to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) according to Hürriyet Daily News.According to ASELSAN’s official disclosure, the contract entails the…
India–EU “Mother of All Deals”

From Ursula von der Leyen’s strategic vision to India’s market opening, the pact that could redefine trade beyond the US-China binary
Next Indo-French Rafale Deal

The media is overloaded with news about the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) deal India is likely to make for the French Rafales or the Russian Su-57, the US F-35 having been relegated to the back seat. News reports mention IAF wants this or that, but the decision necessarily is always political. One report says that…
Fiascos in Space

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) marked its first launch of 2026 on January 12 from the first launchpad at the Sriharkota airport with its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle – PSLV C62 mission. The rocket was to launch an advanced earth observatuon satellite EOS-N1, ‘Avnesha’ (another eye in the sky), to boost India’s surveillance powers…
US – Greenland Strategy Under Trump

The United States’ strategic interest in Greenland can be comprehended on basis it being a “keystone” of Arctic defence. Its strategic importance extends far beyond its size or population. It is essential with regard to it strategic positioning in terms of modern warfare, missile defence, and great-power competition which revolves around detection, proximity, and timing,…
Turkey Explores Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defence Pact

Turkey is reportedly seeking membership in the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025. It is expected that this move that could transform security alignments across the Middle East, South Asia, and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Although no government has formally confirmed the negotiations, multiple reports suggest Ankara…
Saudi–Pakistani Defence Pact: Operationalizing Hedging and Deterrence in 2026

IntroductionThe Saudi- Pakistan relations transformed from informal cooperation to an explicit mutual defence commitment after the two nations formulized the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) in September 2025. This is being viewed as a decisive shift in the security architecture for and how it institutionalizes hedging and deterrence amid an increasingly fragmented global order.Historical Context…
Indian Coast Guard’s first pollution control vessel with maiden appointment of women officers

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary and Director General, ICG, Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM,…
Venezuela Signals Satan’s Arrival

According to traditional Hindu texts, Kalyug, which started around 3102 BCE has a cycle of 432,000 years; its end predicted around 428,899 CE, when ‘Kalki’ will appear. But some modern interpretations, such as ‘Bhavishya Malika’, predict Kalyug ending around 2025-2032. The latter could well be true, which is why America’s blatant act of international terrorism in Venezuela…
Lessons from the Venezuela Takeover: When Laws Are Irrelevant Without Enforcing Mechanism

It is clear that in those ‘virtual’ negotiations, the participating sides were the US, Russia and China. The EU, including Denmark, the country whose territory Greenland is, was not. India neither. The old rule that if you are not part of the negotiations, you are likely a subject to the decisions, holds true. Possible future…
US Capture of Nicolas Maduro and Erosion of Sovereignty

The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces in January 2026 characterizes an unprecedented conjunction of criminal law enforcement and interstate military force. Compared to prior cases of regime change or leader removal, the operation was vindicated through domestic criminal indictments rather than collective security, armed conflict, or humanitarian intervention. In…
Modi’s Christmas Outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi on 25 December, 2025. The Cathedral was built in 1930 near the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Indian Parliament house. It is considered as the prominent places of worship in the capital. This marked as the second…
Ladakh Corporatized

Ashish Kundra, Chief Secretary–designate, Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, recently called on Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. This was an unprecedented first. The chief secretary-designates of Delhi Government never ever called on the army chief, nor did any from Jammu and Kashmir, which borders Pakistan. So, why did Kundra do so? A very senior three-star…
Trump’s Terror Support Rebounds

US President Donald Trump is blaming former POTUS Barack Obama for the rise of ISIS. ISIS was energized, trained and armed in Turkey under US and British instructors before being unleashed in Iraq and Syria. But the US was also airdropping arms and ammunition for both ISIS and Al-Qaeda in that region. During Trump’s first…
Bangladesh ISISified

The manner in which Dipu Chandra Das was tied naked to a pole, beaten mercilessly, lynched and burnt alive in broad daylight in Bangladesh is more horrendous and heinous than ISIS shooting captives in back of the head. (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nIifDQIDPH0) The same was resorted to during the violent coup for regime change last year that witnessed…
White-collared terrorists and their Pakistan-loving Kashmiri predecessors

The term white-collared terrorists became current since October 2025, when a network of Kashmiri doctors got discovered possessing materials for making highly lethal chemical explosives for anti-India terrorist attacks and one of them triggered off an incomplete but still very deadly bomb in a car near Delhi’s historic Laal Qilaa aka Red Fort.While this terror…
Israel Moves High-Tech Defence Manufacturing to India

The Strategic Rationale, Regional Signals, and Global Impact
Bondi Beach Shooting: Deadly Attack on Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney, Australia

On 14 December 2025, a mass shooting was reported at the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. At least 16 individuals are reported dead leaving several injured during a Hanukkah festival, in what Australian authorities and world leaders have described as a terrorist attack with possible anti-Semitic intentions. The IncidentShortly before 18:50 hrs. local time (AEDT)…
Islamic Emirate Declines Tehran Regional Envoys Meeting, Citing Diplomatic Strategy

Islamic Emirate Declines Tehran Regional Envoys Meeting, Citing diplomatic strategyIn December 2025, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) announced that it declined its invitation to a regional meeting of special envoys on Afghanistan scheduled to be held in Tehran, despite having received an official invitation from the host country, Iran. The decision was officially conveyed…
US Space Force Unveils New Weapon System Names to Strengthen Guardian Culture

The U.S. Space Force has launched a new initiative to tie its people and systems together. There is a formal naming scheme which groups space weapon systems into symbolic families and gives individual platforms more evocative names. The initiative was announced by Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman during his 11 December 2025…
Trump’s NSS is Old Wine

Much has been said about Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy (NSS). The missive that the US will no longer bear the burden of global order, indicates priorities for border control, industrial strength, and uncontested influence in the Western Hemisphere while approaching the rest of the world with sharper selectivity. The US wants the Western…
Fighting continues between Thailand and Cambodia despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

Heavy clashes continue to persist along the long-disputed Thailand–Cambodia frontier even after the public claims made by the U.S. President Donald Trump stating and assuring that he had secured a renewed ceasefire following phone calls with the leaders of the two nations involved.The on-ground reports from both capitals are indicating airstrikes, rocket barrages and continued…
Turkey’s TPAO Enters Pakistan’s Hydrocarbon Frontier: Strategic Stakes Beyond Headlines

Late in 2025, Turkey’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) signed five hydrocarbon exploration and production agreements with its Pakistani partners in Islamabad, including three offshore and two onshore blocks with commitments exceeding $300 million. This has development has drawn relatively little global media attention despite its broader geopolitical weight. The Agreements at a GlanceThe deals were…
From Kingmaker to Convict: The Rise and Fall of Pakistan’s Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed

Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 Years rigorous imprisonment.
Heavy exchange of fire at the Chaman (Pakistan) / Spin Boldak (Afghanistan) crossing

Incident date (reported): Night of 5–6 December 2025. The first media reports were published on 5–6 Dec 2025.Executive summaryOn 5 December 2025 Pakistani and Afghan (Taliban) military forces exchanged heavy gunfire and shelling around the Chaman–Spin Boldak crossing in Balochistan (Pakistan) / Kandahar (Afghanistan). The tally of the reported casualties has varied and yet remain…
Aegean–Black Sea Corridor 2025: Greece, Bulgaria & Romania Strategic Transport Agreement

Executive summaryOn 3–4 December 2025, a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Greece, Bulgaria and Romania to launch a coordinated platform called the “ Black Sea – Aegean Sea Corridor Platform (BACP)”— to facilitate the development of a north–south road, rail and inland-waterway axis connecting the Aegean (Greek ports such as Alexandroupoli /…
EU plunges ahead with €140bn Ukraine loan as Belgium “pleads” for alternatives

The European Commission is moving forward with plans to underpin a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian sovereign assets held in European custodians. This is a plan the Belgian prime minister, Bart De Wever, has denounced as “fundamentally wrong” and urged the EU to pursue safer alternatives such as using headroom in the…
Turkey’s Transnational Jihad: Proxy Warfare, SADAT and Terror Financing

Analyzing Turkey’s strategic use of SADAT, proxy fighters and jihadist networks, with evidence from FBI, NIA and UN investigations into global terrorism
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan

The first tranche US President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace proposal to end the Ukraine war was a feeler with the threat “Take the Deal by November 27 … Or Else!!!” The proposal included: Russia gets 20% of Ukrainian territory; US security guarantees to Ukraine in exchange for specified benefits; Ukraine won’t get NATO membership; Ukraine’s…
Recounting Indian Navy's1971 valour: Questions before the nation

With the spectacular achievements of the Indian Navy in the 1971 war under the daring and decisive leadership of Admiral Nanda, he could well have been considered for being made Admiral of the Fleet. As this involves rectifying past oversights, there are already precedents.
Iran to Host Pakistan–Afghanistan De-Escalation Talks

Tehran steps in to mediate escalating tensions along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, aiming to prevent further conflict
Key Co‑Conspirator Arrested in Red Fort Blast Case: Jasir Bilal “Danish” Wani

On 17 November 2025 The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Jasir Bilal Wani, also known as Danish. He is a key associate of suspected suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi in connection with the November 10 car-bomb blast near the Red Fort. According to the NIA, Wani has been remanded as a co‑conspirator for 10 days.Who Is Jasir Bilal…
Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death Amid Legal and Political Crisis

Examining the Controversial Verdict, International Reactions, and Implications for Bangladesh’s Democracy
The Nowgam Blast

The Delhi blasts on November 10, that killed 13 and injured at least 24, were triggered in the immediate aftermath of the arrests in Faridabad (Haryana), in J&K, Gujarat and Pune. In those the people that were detained were Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr Muzamil Shakeel (caught with 360 kg RDX and assault rifles),…
Nowgam (Srinagar), J&K — Police Station Explosion – 14 November 2025

Location: Nowgam Police Station compound, Nowgam area, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Unknown Bulgarian Airline Appointed 7 flights per week to Pakistan

On 29 October 2025 the Bulgarian government made a decision to appoint a small private airline GullivAir to conduct 7 flights per week to Pakistan – 4 to Karachi and 3 to Lahore.Meeting of the Council of Minsters by the Government of Bulgaria from 29 October 2025, as evidenced by Protocol #43 (accessible here: https://www.strategy.bg/bg/pris/legal-information/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB/167778).…
Dr Uman Un Nabi (Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir)

– The individual in the car which detonated near Red Fort on 10 Nov 2025 – Suspected Key perpetrator of the attack
Red Fort / New Delhi — 10 November 2025: Suspects, Arrests and Seizures

Suspects:Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather Arrested in Qazigund/Anantnag (J&K) → Uttar Pradesh; on 6 Nov 2025Seizures / Items Reported: AK‑47 rifle in locker at GMC AnantnagPossible / Reported Links: Alleged links to Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) & Ansar Ghazwatul Hind (AGH); part of white‑collar terror moduleDr Muzammil Shakeel (Muzamil Ganaie)Rented flat, Dhauj / near Al‑Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana; arrested…
Explosion near Red Fort, New Delhi – Preliminary Report – 10 Nov 2025

On 10 November 2025 a high-intensity explosion ripped through a Hyundai i20 at the Subhash Marg traffic signal in close proximity to Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort (Lal Qila) metro station in Old Delhi. The blast happened around 18:50–18:52hrs IST.Officially at least eight people were killed and several others injured (some reports say…
America’s Arab-Islamic Subjugation

Two days after Israel conducted airstrikes on a Hamas compound in Doha on September 9, 2025, without causing much damage, an Arab-Islamic summit was convened at Doha. The Israeli airstrikes were greenlighted by US President Donal Trump and Jordan, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia through whose airspace Israeli jets flew 1,800 km to strike Doha…
India–Israel Defence Pact 2025: Boosting Make in India, Joint Production, and Military Technology Sharing

Executive SummaryIndia and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, making a crucial transition from a buyer–seller dynamic to a joint development and joint production cooperation. The pact focuses on technology exchange, joint research, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and defence innovation, further bolstering the strategic alliance between both nations.India and Israel have…
Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2025 relates to what was implemented in Op Sindoor

The third edition of The Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW) 2025, scheduled from 03 – 05 November 2025 at the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), Gurugram is expected to be widely attended by the global maritime security community. Under the importanat theme, “Enhancing Real-Time Coordination and Information Sharing Across the Indian Ocean…
India and the G2 Factor

The October 30 in-person meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Busan (South Korea) attracted global attention. Trump said it was “12 out of ten” after the meeting. However, his contrasting bombast was noticeable in claiming Xi assured him Beijing will not attempt to unify Taiwan while he is POTUS,…
India’s military tri-service exercise Trishul

India commenced a major tri-service (Army, Navy, and Air Force) combat exercise named ‘Trishul 2025’ (also called ‘Mahagurjar’) along the western border, in October 2025 in the area of Sir Creek and the Rann of Kutch marshlands. Trishul, meaning trident is Lord Shiva’s divine weapon symbolizing power and famously known as the weapon Shiva used…
Pakistan Issues NAVAREA IX 514/25 for Naval Live-Fire Drills as India Conducts Trishul 2025 in Arabian Sea

Parallel exercises reveal deepening military preparedness and strategic signaling between South Asia’s nuclear neighbours.
Pakistan’s Forged Alliance with ISIS-K

There have been reports of Pakistan as well as elements within its security establishment of having forged a covert alliance with the Islamic State’s Khorasan Province (ISKP). There has been a convergence of leaked intelligence dossier, investigative reports supported by the testimony from a former Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan core commander, Ehsanullah Ehsaan which back the claims. Together, these…
The United States–India 10-Year Defence Framework Agreement

Executive SummaryOn 31 October 2025, the United States and India signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur, formalised by U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This accord represents a strategic deepening of bilateral defence cooperation, establishing a structured roadmap for the next decade. It focuses on information sharing,…
Terrorist groups create India’s second war front from the East

Army and Assam Rifles launched a series of operations against Northeast terrorists’ groups located in Myanmar on the night of October 21 and 22, 2025. Contact established with terrorists at 6th Mile Camp village area in Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh was followed by exchanges of fire between the two sides which lasted for several…
Turkey Extends Syria and Iraq Military Mandate to 2028

Ankara strengthens its regional foothold and executive control with a new three-year military mandate — the longest since 2016.
Bangladesh Makeover

On October 17, 2025, 25 political parties in Bangladesh signed the “July National Charter” at a ceremony overseen by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh. The charter conforms to demands raised in the July 2024 mass uprising leading to the regime change. It includes constitutional and legal changes, strengthening accountability and…
Pakistan and Egypt Strengthen Defence Cooperation as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Visits Cairo

Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir visits Egypt to boost defence cooperation, meet military leaders, and discuss regional peace and security.
From the Élysée to a Prison Cell: The Fall of Former President, Nicolas Sarkozy

IntroductionNicolas Sarkozy served as President of France from 2007 to 2012. Prior to becoming the President, he served as Interior Minister and Finance Minister of France. His presidency was characterized by rhetoric on security, immigration, economic reform and international diplomacy.When Nicolas Sarkozy swept into the Élysée Palace in 2007, he promised a France of efficiency,…
INS Trikand’s Mediterranean Mission: Debunking the Turkish “Ultimatum” Story

Executive SummaryThe Indian Navy frigate INS Trikand recently concluded a high-profile deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean, where it took part in a series of naval engagements with Greece and Cyprus. The voyage, part of India’s expanding maritime outreach, has drawn unexpected controversy after social-media reports claimed that Turkey had issued an 18-hour ultimatum – demanding…
Pakistan’s Power Struggle: Old Patterns, New Players

Current rumors of a military coup in Pakistan stem from an alleged rift between China-aligned President Asif Ali Zardari (pro-CPEC) and Army Chief General Asim Munir, whose recent US visits suggest a shift toward Western ties and renewed military primacy in foreign policy. This speculation, despite official denials, is fueled by Pakistan’s history of military…
India’s Air Power Ranking Ascent: Strategic Brief 2025

The 2025 Global Air Powers Ranking positioned India’s Air Force (IAF) as the world’s third most powerful, ahead of China’s PLAAF, based on a qualitative TruVal Rating (TVR). India’s rise is attributed to its operational readiness, high-altitude expertise, and the integration of modern 4.5-generation fighters like the Rafale. However, the report cautions that China retains…
India’s Strategic Engagement with the Taliban: Realignment and Implications for Pakistan

Since Taliban’s return to power in Kabul in August 2021, India’s foreign policy has transformed into a more pragmatic approach even though historically opposed to the Taliban, India has adopted a strategy of cautious engagement. This is driven by security concerns, economic interests, and seen as an effort to counter Pakistan. This paper analyzes the…
Spanish Submarine Isaac Peral (S-81) Embarks on First International Mission Under NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian

The Spanish Navy’s new S-80 Plus class submarine, Isaac Peral (S-81), has departed for its first international deployment, joining NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in the Mediterranean. The mission, lasting until the end of November, is a crucial step in consolidating Spain’s naval modernization and integrating its advanced technology into alliance security efforts. By contributing the…
HMS Agamemnon Completes First Submersion in Major Milestone for Royal Navy

The newest UK nuclear attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, an Astute-class vessel, successfully completed its first “trim dive” at the BAE Systems shipyard. This key milestone involved three days of stability and safety tests by Royal Navy crews to verify the 97-meter submarine’s watertight integrity and balance. The achievement, which follows the vessel’s formal commissioning by…
Newport News Completes Initial Sea Trials of USS Massachusetts, 25th Virginia-Class Submarine

The USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), the U.S. Navy’s 25th Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, successfully completed its initial sea trials on October 7, 2025, as announced by Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division. These critical tests, involving joint Navy and shipyard teams, verified the submarine’s essential systems, including its first submergence and high-speed maneuvers. As the…
Kawasaki Launches Sixth Taigei-Class Submarine, JS Sōgei

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) officially launched the JS Sōgei (SS-518)—the sixth unit of Japan’s advanced Taigei-class attack submarines—on October 14, 2025, at its Kobe shipyard. This 3,000-ton vessel is a crucial asset for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), incorporating key design enhancements like lithium-ion battery systems for superior underwater endurance and stealth, along with…
The Asian Century

Having called India a “great nation” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “friend” at the 2025 Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, US President Donal Trump said two days later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying oil from Russia, he didn’t want to spoil Modi’s political career, and China…
Between Partnership and Antagonism: Pakistan–Taliban Relations since 2021

Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, Pakistan’s hopeful initial partnership quickly soured into open antagonism. The core conflict is the Taliban’s refusal to curb the TTP, leading to escalating cross-border attacks and diplomatic friction. This dynamic climaxed in Pakistan’s retaliated with airstrikes inside Afghanistan, cementing a relationship defined by mutual distrust and violence…
Policy Analysis: Pakistan–Taliban Relations and the October 2025 Ceasefire — Strategic Fracture or Diplomatic Reset?

Executive SummaryOn 15 October 2025, Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan complied to a 48-hour ceasefire after weeks of escalating border clashes. The brief truce came post Pakistani airstrikes in Kandahar, Kabul and Spin Boldak, targeting Taliban-held positions allegedly harboring Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. This can be affirmed as a serious deterioration of the…
Israel’s Uvision, U.S. Partner Win Big Army Loitering‑Munition Contract; Company Eyes Longer‑Term Role in LASSO

A recent, nearly $1‑billion award for loitering munitions to an Israeli‑U.S. teaming led by Uvision is being positioned by the manufacturer as the start of a deeper, longer‑term relationship with the U.S. Army — potentially extending into the service’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) effort.New contract and what it coversOn Oct. 3, Uvision…
The “Golden Dome” Missile Defence Initiative: Ambitions, Components, and Challenges

In 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping proposal for a new missile defence architecture called Golden Dome. The initiative aims to create a multi-layered shield to protect the U.S. homeland (and potentially Canada) from advanced aerial threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.Key Goals and TimelineCost Estimate: The administration has proposed a $175 billion…
Hanwha Eyes Further U.S. Shipyard Acquisitions and Philly Expansion

Hanwha Global Defense is planning a major expansion of its U.S. shipbuilding footprint, exploring growth at the newly acquired Philly Shipyard and potentially acquiring additional facilities. CEO Michael Coulter confirmed that “everything’s on the table” as Hanwha seeks to mirror its full capabilities in the U.S. while partnering with other shipbuilders to support the Pentagon’s…
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defense Partner to Enhance PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Supply Chain

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have partnered to strengthen the PAC-3 MSE interceptor global supply chain, signing an MoU to meet surging demand for the critical air defence missile. The collaboration will create a resilient, multi-source supply network by focusing on integrating European components and establishing a robust local production footprint in Germany. This move…
Forging Strategic Partnership with the Launch of the India-UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre

India and the United Kingdom in collaboration have launched the Connectivity and Innovation Centre which aims to boost the development of digital connectivity and innovation. The initiative was showcased at India Mobile Congress in 2025.The joint venture initiative is to receive a collaborative investment of 31.7 million USD over the following four years.According to press…
India-Afghanistan Reconnect

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s India visit, accompanied by Afghan trade and foreign ministry officials, which began on October 10, is hot news. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held delegation level talks with Muttaqi, after which both foreign ministers held a joint press conference where women reporters were not allowed to attend. According…