India’s desperation to power : New Rafale deal but little too late?
India moves yet closer to another milestone military acquisition as an Acceptance of Necessity has been issued by India’s Ministry of Defence through the Defence Acquisition Council. The procurement of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) has now been approved. This represents one of the largest fighter jet acquisition programs by a foreign customer in recent […]
Iran-US talks to be held in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday
Steve Witkoff meeting with hostage families in Tel Aviv, early 2025. United States diplomats will meet with Iranian officials in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss relationships in hope to avoid a greater conflict. Reuters reports Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be present, with members from Oman taking part for mediation efforts. This new schedule […]
Marinera (Bella-1) tanker has been secured by U.S Forces
The United States has carried out an operation to seize a Venezuela-linked tanker formerly known as Bella-1
Bella 1 Still On the Run
UPDATE (1431 EST 12/31/25): Bella 1 is still on the run. CNN reports this morning that the White House believes Bella 1 no longer intends to make port in Venezuela, and might choose to give up the chase for the sanctioned vessel with ties to Iran after almost two weeks, despite being unclear about the […]
Russia vows response to Ukrainian ‘terror attack’ against Putin’s residence
Spokeswoman for Russia’s Foreign Ministry Zakharova calls Zelensky a “terrorist outcast”. Credit: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Russian officials are vowing a strong response to what they describe as a “terrorist attack” using 91 Ukrainian UAVs against Putin’s Valdai residence in Novgorod oblast. Russia’s Ministry of Defence says all drones were intercepted with no casualties or damage being […]