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China Puts New Fighters and Homegrown Airliners Centre-Stage at Singapore Airshow, Mixing Diplomacy with Defence Signalling
China used the Singapore Airshow to showcase both military and commercial aviation progress, with the PLA aerobatic team performing after a six‑year hiatus and a prominent J-35A model displayed amid COMAC’s C919 and C909 airliners. The appearances underline Beijing’s dual pursuit of defence modernisation and aerospace industry internationalisation.
Iran Says It Has Upgraded Ballistic Missiles and Adopted Offensive Doctrine After '12-Day' War
Iran announced technical upgrades to its ballistic missile forces and a shift from defensive to offensive military doctrine after last year's 12-day conflict with Israel. The move is intended to strengthen deterrence, complicate potential strikes against Iran, and bolster Tehran’s leverage ahead of planned nuclear talks with the United States in Muscat.
F-35C Downs Iranian Drone Near USS Lincoln — A Dangerous Test of Concealment and Escalation Risks
An F-35C from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone about 500 miles off Iran’s coast, a move the U.S. called defensive and Iran described as a reconnaissance aircraft that lost contact after transmitting images. The incident exposes limits in carrier stealth, demonstrates Iran’s surveillance reach, and raises the risk of inadvertent escalation amid rising regional military activity and arms transfers.
Trump Warns of Military Strikes if Iran Reawakens Nuclear Work, Raising Risks of Regional Escalation
President Trump warned on February 4 that the U.S. would strike Iran if it attempted to restart its nuclear programme or build new facilities abroad, saying U.S. intelligence had identified such plans. The public threat raises the risk of escalation, complicates diplomacy and places emphasis on independent verification from institutions like the IAEA.
Washington Asks Israel to Hold Fire as US and Iran Head to Oman for Nuclear Talks
The United States has urged Israel not to launch unilateral military strikes against Iran during U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, reflecting intense Washington–Jerusalem coordination to avoid derailing negotiations. Tehran confirmed the talks will proceed but remains wary; Washington wants a broader agenda while Iran insists on limiting discussions to the nuclear file.
From Bayonet to Data: How a PLA Company Keeps a 1962 Hero’s Voice Alive While Rewiring for Modern War
A company within a PLA group army combines an enduring culture of hero remembrance with practical, grassroots innovation as it adapts to information‑centric combined‑arms warfare. Lessons from a failed 2017 exercise prompted hands‑on retraining, decentralised tactics tied to drone and data networks, and dozens of small technical fixes that have improved readiness.
Stakes of Scope: Iran Insists Muscat Talks Stay Narrow as U.S. Seeks Missile Guarantees
Iran and the United States will meet in Muscat to discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme, but a dispute over whether ballistic missiles should be on the agenda threatens to overshadow the talks. Tehran insists on a nuclear‑only mandate while Washington seeks broader guarantees, leaving the outcome uncertain and the regional security climate fragile.
Japan’s Deep‑Sea Rare‑Earth Claim Provides Political Cover — Not a Market Breakthrough
Japan’s claim to have located large rare‑earth deposits near Minamitorishima and its plan for a 2027 trial eases domestic political pressure after Chinese export curbs, but substantial technical, economic and environmental barriers make rapid independence from Chinese supplies unlikely. Beijing’s structural advantages in extraction and refining mean China is likely to remain central to global rare‑earth supplies in the near to medium term.
Trump Reconsiders, Clearing Way for UK Return of Chagos Sovereignty — with Guarantees for Diego Garcia
Donald Trump has reportedly reversed his opposition to a 2025 agreement under which Britain transfers sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after UK and U.S. officials secured new assurances on the continued operation of the Diego Garcia military base. The development preserves a key U.S. outpost in the Indian Ocean while reopening questions about colonial-era dispossession, legal exposure and alliance management.
Sleepless on the Coast: Inside the Eastern Theatre’s Mobile Missile Vigil
A Chinese Eastern Theatre Command ground‑based air‑defence unit has been operating from mobile shelters along the coast, maintaining relentless tracking and readiness for hours at a time. The deployment underscores China’s emphasis on mobility and survivability in coastal defence, while illustrating the personnel strain and escalation risks that accompany persistent high alert.
China Warns of Resurgent ISIS, Al‑Qaeda and ETIM as UN Urged to Tighten Counter‑terror Cooperation
At a UN Security Council session, China warned that Islamic State, al‑Qaeda and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement remain active and are exploiting instability in Afghanistan and Syria. Beijing urged a unified, non‑selective international response and pressed Afghan and Syrian authorities to act to prevent their territories becoming terror safe havens.
Talks in Muscat Test Iran‑US Divide as Tehran Bars Missile Agenda
Iran and the United States will meet in Muscat to discuss nuclear issues, but Tehran insists the agenda exclude its ballistic‑missile programme, which Washington wants included. The clash over scope reflects deeper strategic disagreements and raises the likelihood that talks will be limited unless both sides accept sequencing or parallel tracks.