Global superpowers are racing into an urgent arms revolution. The Pentagon faces severely depleted crucial weapon stockpiles after sustained conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. With US President Donald Trump demanding rapid weapons replenishment, American military chiefs have launched an emergency search for new advance weaponry. But again, money is an issue. With military budgets stretched and modern wars requiring massive ammunition, the new mantra is to build, acquire cheaper, precision weapons.


The new arms race: High-tech low-cost arms race explodes 

President Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's warning to airlines that Ukrainian drones would effectively shut down Russian airspace sounded like "state terrorism" and that Moscow would find a way to respond. Speaking at a news conference in Kyrgyzstan, Putin said it was not possible to negotiate with "terrorists."


Ukraine to target civilian Russian flights? Ukraine issues chilling threat to Putin

While lasers offer a highly cost-effective way to destroy cheap drone swarms for under US$10 a shot, they face severe weather and range limitations. In future air wars, lasers will not replace missiles entirely but will instead form a vital layered defence to conserve ammunition.


<p>While lasers offer a highly cost-effective way to destroy cheap drone swarms for under US$10 a shot, they face severe weather and range limitations. In future air wars, lasers will not replace missiles entirely but will instead form a vital layered defence to conserve ammunition.</p>

Can lasers replace missiles in the next air war?

While U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran a failed nation, the latter's war-time performance is stark. According to Iranian state media, IRGC's missile strike caused extensive damage to an aircraft hangar at the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan. Amid this, the cracks within Pentagon are widening with the resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll.


Iran war: IRGC strike claim raises questions as Pentagon cracks deepen

Russia's war on Ukraine is taking new turns as September begins. Kyiv and Odesa came under fresh Russian strikes, one person was killed in Russia's own Belgorod region, and Ukraine says it targeted 54 vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" in August alone. Meanwhile, President Zelensky says next month could bring major changes after speaking with Trump's envoy, and revealed that one Indian citizen was among 11 people killed in the latest attacks. Full breakdown inside.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes kill at least 11 in Ukraine; Zelensky speaks to Trump's envoy 

India's armed forces are rewiring the battlefield — moving from isolated units to a single connected network. From Akashteer's real-time air picture to tri-service data fusion, cyber warfare and electronic warfare are merging into one unified combat system. This video breaks down how India's Army, Navy, and Air Force are syncing sensors, radars, and AI-driven decisions to build a faster, smarter, and harder-to-beat digital war machine.


India's three services move towards network warfare

India's Foreign Secretary has confirmed that 51 Indian nationals have died while working with the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. 


Breaking: 51 Indians working with Russian army have died in war

A Washington Post report reveals senior US military leaders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that six months of large-scale operations against Iran is "too much for too long," risking America's ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including on home soil. The concerns, detailed in a classified Aug. 14 Pentagon document, came from the Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs and top commanders overseeing Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Navy appears hardest hit, with commanders warning ship maintenance and fleet readiness are being stretched thin


'Too much for too long': Reports say US commanders warn Hegseth Iran war is unsustainable

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, firing missiles and hundreds of drones at Kyiv and other cities. Ukrainian officials said ports, grain storage facilities, industrial sites and retail distribution centers were among the targets. Air defence systems were activated across the capital as residents awoke to explosions and drone interceptions. Ukraine said it successfully shot down several ballistic missiles, aided by recently received Patriot interceptors. Moscow claimed the strikes targeted infrastructure supporting Ukraine's war effort, as the conflict continues to intensify with both sides carrying out long-range attacks.


Russia-Ukraine war: Drone bombardment torches warehouse in southeast Ukraine  

NATO countries are reporting a surge in drone incursions and suspected hybrid warfare activities amid growing tensions with Russia. European governments have raised concerns about covert operations, cyber threats, infrastructure sabotage, and surveillance efforts targeting strategic assets. As security agencies investigate a series of incidents, the debate over Russia's alleged hybrid warfare strategy is intensifying.


Russia's alleged hybrid warfare raises tensions across European capitals

The future of warfare is increasingly being shaped by Artificial Intelligence. AI is already helping militaries improve surveillance, intelligence gathering, drone operations, missile defence and battlefield decision-making. As nations compete for technological superiority, concerns are growing about autonomous weapons and AI-powered combat systems. With India expanding its defence AI capabilities, this report examines how AI is changing warfare and whether the world is ready for the next military revolution.


The AI arms race: Is India ready for future war?

India is rapidly expanding its surveillance architecture with a combination of 52 planned satellites, advanced drones, border sensors and integrated command networks. The effort aims to provide persistent monitoring across land, sea, air and space domains. Lessons from recent conflicts have highlighted the growing importance of real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). By linking satellites, drones and battlefield sensors into a common network, India hopes to improve threat detection, target tracking and military decision-making while strengthening border security and maritime awareness.

India's multi-layered watch: The new surveillance war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting the state authority to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from Ukrainian attacks. The move comes as Ukrainian drone strikes increasingly target Russian oil facilities, logistics hubs, warehouses and industrial sites deep inside Russia. Under the decree, authorities can intervene if private operators fail to secure facilities or are slow to repair damage. The Kremlin insists the measure is not nationalisation but a wartime mechanism aimed at protecting assets considered vital to Russia's security and economic stability.


Putin's new decree allows state takeover of damaged infrastructure in Ukrainian attacks 

As tensions with Iran persist, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be pursuing a dual-track strategy, combining intense economic pressure with repeated diplomatic openings. Washington has expanded sanctions, threatened secondary penalties and sought to isolate Tehran economically, while also signaling willingness for talks and offering potential off-ramps.


US-Iran war: US President Donald Trump continues to look for options to end Iran war 

Most German Tiger I tanks were not lost to enemy fire. Severe mechanical failures, fuel shortages, and towing difficulties forced German crews to blow up their own immobilised tanks during retreats. 

<p>The German Tiger I earned a terrifying reputation in the Second World War for its thick armour and devastating 88 mm gun. However, military archives reveal that Allied anti-tank guns rarely destroyed these 54-tonne machines in combat. Instead, relentless mechanical breakdowns, severe fuel shortages, and extreme towing difficulties forced German crews to abandon and scuttle their own tanks.</p>

What actually killed most German Tiger tanks in World War II?

Russia launched around 150 drones, Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31P missile at Ukraine overnight on August 25, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Kyiv says 124 drones were destroyed or jammed, while impacts were recorded at multiple locations.  
At the same time, Russia is advancing its strategic underwater weapons programme. The nuclear-powered Khabarovsk submarine has entered sea trials and is designed to carry Poseidon underwater drones. Poseidon is a nuclear-powered autonomous underwater vehicle intended to deliver nuclear weapons against distant naval or coastal targets.  
The developments come as Ukraine continues to face a shortage of Patriot interceptors and presses Western allies for additional air-defence systems. Kyiv is also intensifying long-range attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including the reported strike on the Afipsky refinery.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches nuclear-capable missile strike on Ukrainian targets

The Trump administration has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping campaign designed to squeeze Iran's financial lifelines and pressure countries doing business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that countries could face sanctions if they continue economic ties with Iran. More than 60 Iran-linked individuals and entities have already been targeted, while Washington is threatening broader secondary sanctions.
But the strategy faces a major obstacle: China, Iran's biggest oil customer. Beijing has warned it could retaliate against U.S. measures targeting Chinese companies involved in Iranian trade.

China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctions

Russia fires nuke-capable missiles, Ukraine's military hubs destroyed

Iran has dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions threat as a sign of desperation, insisting that Washington's pressure campaign will fail to change Tehran's policies. The response comes as the Trump administration prepares what officials describe as the toughest sanctions package yet, targeting Iran and countries that continue doing business with it. Iranian leaders argue that years of economic pressure have failed to achieve U.S. objectives, while Washington says tougher measures are needed to increase pressure on Tehran. As tensions escalate, the debate is shifting beyond sanctions: who is becoming more isolated on the global stage—Iran or the United States?


US-Iran war: Will Iran capitulate to increased US economic pressure? 

Iran says it is preparing to unveil what it describes as the world's largest missile city, even as the United States ramps up economic pressure with a sweeping new sanctions campaign. Tehran insists its military production remains uninterrupted and claims key military assets were relocated before the war, allowing missile and defense output to continue rising. Meanwhile, Washington has expanded sanctions targeting Iran's trade, financial and shipping networks, warning countries and companies against doing business with Tehran.


Iran to unveil world's largest missile city as US escalates economic pressure 

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv, where Britain is expected to deepen its military support for Ukraine. The UK plans to share the blueprint for its SCALP cruise missile, potentially allowing Ukraine to strengthen its domestic weapons production capabilities. Russia has accused Britain of escalating the conflict and “adding fuel to the fire.” The move comes as the war enters another tense phase, with Western allies weighing greater military support for Kyiv.


Russia-Ukraine war: UK to share scalp missile blueprint with Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: UK to share SCALP missile blueprint with Ukraine during Kyiv visit 

US-Iran war: Trump turns to economic warfare, pressures world to isolate Iran

Drones have evolved from simple surveillance tools into some of the most influential weapons on the modern battlefield. From Ukraine's reported strike on a Lukoil refinery deep inside Russia to the UAE's use of steel cages to protect fuel infrastructure from drone attacks, militaries are rapidly adapting to a new era of warfare. As drones become cheaper, smarter and more lethal, they are reshaping military strategy, forcing nations to rethink defence systems and redefining how wars are fought in the 21st century.


Drone warfare: Race now on to build cheaper, smarter & more deadly drones

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged fresh waves of attacks as the war enters another intense phase. Russian officials say a Ukrainian strike killed two people in the Krasnodar region, while Ukraine continues to face mounting pressure from missile and drone attacks. With air defence resources running low, Kyiv's allies are gathering to discuss additional military support. The crisis comes as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to visit Kyiv on his first foreign trip, signalling continued British backing for Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine trade strikes: Kyiv seeks more air defence support

Lebanon's fragile economic recovery is facing another major blow, with the world bank warning the country's economy could contract this year.
The latest Israel-Hezbollah war is adding to the economic strain. Inflation is also expected to climb higher.

Lebanon economy set to shrink 6.4%

Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has received North Korean KN-30 ballistic missiles, an upgraded Hwasong-11C system capable, according to Ukrainian claims, of carrying a warhead weighing up to 2,500 kilograms. The reported transfer has not been officially confirmed by Moscow or Pyongyang.  The development comes after one of the deadliest recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, with at least 16 people killed and dozens wounded. Ukraine's shortage of Patriot interceptors is making the defence of Ukrainian cities increasingly difficult, particularly against ballistic missiles. With Russia continuing its missile campaign and Ukraine carrying out deep drone strikes against Russian targets, the war is becoming an increasingly intense cycle of long-range attack and retaliation.


Kyiv claims Russia using monster 2,500 kg warhead Korean missile

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims russia using monster 2,500 kg warhead Korean missile

On Gravitas, We decode Trump's great retreat: from bombing Iran to stone age to porous sanctions, the US President is caught in a trap of his own making.


Trump's great retreat from bombing Iran to stone age to porous sanctions 

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, warning countries against providing Tehran with any economic lifeline. The threat has put allies and trading partners on edge as Washington seeks to tighten economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. At the center of the debate is Iran's trade network, with China remaining the largest buyer of Iranian oil despite years of U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The developments are reigniting questions over the effectiveness of sanctions, global energy security and the future of Iran's economic ties.


Trump's 'economic d-day' warning for Iran raises stakes for global trade partners 

A fresh controversy has erupted around Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he called for intensified killings in Gaza, reportedly advocating the killing of "30 to 40" people every night and making remarks that drew widespread international condemnation. At the same time, a newly unveiled death-penalty facility linked to Israel's controversial execution law has triggered criticism from rights groups.


Israel-Hamas war: Germany's Friedrich Merz slams Ben-Gvir's 'inhumane appeals'

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