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This is the first instance these systems have been observed simultaneously outside their hangars and on the main apron
The development signals that the US is actively preparing for multiple scenarios ranging from limited strikes to more expansive operations
While a top Pentagon official has said the war in West Asia has cost the US $25 billion so far, the estimate does not account for damage to American bases in the region
According to reports, the move is aimed at asserting the country's position as an independent regional actor
US military reportedly aware of how many new mines Iran has deployed
An assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that Iran could keep the Strait closed anywhere from one to six months
Policy change signals a significant departure from the country's post-World War II pacifist stance
While US and Israeli strikes degraded Iran's arsenal and weapons manufacturing capacity, the latter has preserved sufficient capability to remain a credible threat
Iran reportedly used a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite to enhance targeting against US military bases
The blockade, ordered by US President Donald Trump, has effectively halted maritime trade to and from Iran
The US Navy has deployed around 15 ships, including an aircraft carrier and destroyers in the West Asian region
Gaps in India's surveillance fleet highlight serious vulnerability in a conflict situation
Designed for mass saturation, Iran's Shahed-136 overwhelms defences by making quantity count, creationg an unaffordable cost asymmetry for adversaries.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described it as a mission to clear sea mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in the critical global maritime chokepoint
How predictive AI is changing outcomes in conflict
Private players call for the government to identify 'national champions' in defence buying
Directed-energy weapons are seen as a sustainable option to counter aerial attacks
A summit finds that countries are being pragmatic in the pursuit of national interests
India's defence modernisation hinges on an ecosystem of military-grade semiconductors
The video footage offers rare insight into the drone's size, sensor apertures and likely mission profile
