US is preparing to pull its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific, temporarily leaving the region without one of the most visible symbols of American military power as the Trump administration continues its war against Iran
The Pentagon is pressing U.S. defense companies to rapidly increase weapons production and accelerate deliveries as the five-month war with Iran consumes critical American munitions.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca on Aug. 7 that commits the three countries to regard an armed attack against any one of them as an attack against all three, establishing a new framework for collective deterrence.
Norway has become the ninth European country to join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative, marking another step in Europe’s efforts to strengthen its security architecture
Sweden has selected France’s Naval Group to supply four advanced FDI frigates in a deal potentially worth more than 40 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $4.2 billion)
Turkish defense companies signed nearly $8 billion in export contracts within the first three days of the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition
Turkiye has unveiled its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), marking a major milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding defense industry and ambitions to strengthen its strategic deterrence capabilities.
Pakistan has successfully executed a flight test of the Taimoor Weapon System, an indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) designed to project precision power across both land and maritime domains.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and automotive parts to 50% from 25% beginning Jan. 1, 2027, escalating a trade confrontation with Ottawa after trade talks failed.
