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How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties
Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.
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US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options?
Trump has ruled out attacks before the midterms. Analysts weigh what he could do next, and at what cost.
From: NewsFeed
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia’s Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
Published On 15 Oct 2026
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reports
The tests showcase North Korea’s war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.
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How a radio glitch triggered a false hijack alert in Germany
Authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort a plane from Corfu to Nuremberg after a pilot sent a hijack alert.
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‘Block, blunt, break’: What’s in NATO’s new Russia war plan?
NATO’s top commander says he is revealing a plan to stop a Russian invasion of Europe.
From: NewsFeed
Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport
New footage shows a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s airport as Saudi Arabia reaffirms its resilience.
Published On 12 Oct 2026
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
China condemns Lai’s speech, saying it ‘disregards facts, distorts the truth, misleads the public’.
At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war
The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war’s cost.
EXPLAINER
Mapping where US bombers are based globally
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here’s where else they can fly from.
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New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?
By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.
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