Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister, marking a significant Cabinet shakeup at the start of his fifth term. Shoigu will now serve as secretary of Russia’s Security Council. The move comes as Andrei...
The inception of the South Pacific Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, colloquially known as the Rarotonga Treaty, marked a watershed moment in the realm of regional disarmament initiatives. Its implementation on December 11, 1986, underscored...
Space debris, also known as space junk, refers to the human-made objects that orbit the Earth but no longer serve any useful purpose. These objects range in size from small flecks of paint to large defunct satellites and spent rocket stages...
The People's Republic of China did not participate in any discussion on the international trade in weapons until the beginning of the twenty-first century. However, today a number of Chinese arms companies, such as the Aviation Industry Cor...
North Korea's latest missile tests have created a lot of commotion around the world, not just in East Asia. Numerous types of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and hypersonic missiles are now being tested. Kim Jong Un, the leader of Nort...
After two decades of research and experimentation, the Israeli Defence Ministry has finally unlocked the potential of a functional prototype, a potent laser gun that can intercept rockets, mortar shells, and drones in flight. Israel has tes...
There has been an increase in Chinese hostilities toward Taiwan throughout 2020 and 2021. These moves by the Chinese have suggested China’s readiness in invading Taiwan. Amidst such a scenario, Taiwan has made efforts to enhance its defense...
Formed in 1948, Israel is the Jewish nation amidst an Arab world. The development of a strong economy and arms Industry was a geopolitical necessity. Israel was surrounded by Arab enemies that never accepted its existence. For its survival,...
In a fiery speech at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall near Kremlin on March 1, 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled The Six New Super Weapons. Weapons adorned with the capability of nuclear force, these new super weapons are in...
A large explosion was reported near Iran's main nuclear facilities in Natanz, which have been the subject of sabotage efforts in the past, but official media stated it was a controlled test. Israel has regularly threatened Iran with militar...
For centuries, technological revolutions in weapons have changed the nature of warfare, affecting the balance of power and strategic stability. However, a majority of public reports around hypersonic glide vehicles are deceptive. They are n...
Hypersonic missiles are the new trending term on missile technology. Deemed to be five times faster than the speed of sound. They offer advantages in terms of speed to target, manoeuvrability and survivability to reach hard and well-defende...
