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Greg Burel, RealClearDefense The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is America’s health security backstop, the last line of defense from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear… Source link
WASHINGTON — After being rerouted to support operations in the Middle East against the Iranian regime, the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is expected to remain at sea for 11 months, according to Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby. While the Navy’s carrier deployments are slated to last seven months, the Ford’s current deployment has been extended and could break previous records set during the Vietnam-era. “That extension will ultimately be about an 11-month deployment, so there will be an impact on her return and the schedule for her maintenance availability so she’s ready to go again,” Kilby…
Further escalating hostilities in Iran could leave state and local governments in the crosshairs of hacktivists aligned with the regime as they look to retaliate in cyberspace, experts warned this week.While internet traffic in Iran itself has dropped precipitously since the U.S. and Israel began their bombing campaign over the weekend, observers with the nonprofit Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center warned that groups aligned with the Iranian regime in other countries may strike vulnerable targets, including government websites, financial services and the energy sectors.Randy Rose, MS-ISAC’s vice president for security operations and intelligence, said this could at first take the…
GlobalData operates an intelligence and productivity platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. Credit: GlobalData. LONDON, 05 March 2026 – GlobalData Plc, the trusted intelligence platform and parent company of Army Technology, today moves from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The move reflects the scale and maturity achieved through GlobalData’s long-term strategy: building a single connected intelligence platform through sustained investment, a unified operating model, and targeted acquisitions. GlobalData operates an intelligence and productivity platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI, GlobalData helps organisations see…
India’s Defence Procurement Board has given the green light to the Indian Air Force’s proposal to procure five more Russian-made S-400 air defence systems. This move could double the country’s fleet to ten units upon delivery. The decision underscores the system’s proven effectiveness and responds to escalating missile threats worldwide.The board, chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, marks an initial milestone in the procurement journey. The proposal now advances to the Defence Acquisition Council for Acceptance of Necessity. Cost negotiations and final nod from the Cabinet Committee on Security will follow.India presently fields three S-400 squadrons, with two additional…
National Defense M. Following the United States and Israel’s joint attack on Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, experts speculated that the strike exposed weaknesses in U.S. capacity that… Source link
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans successfully blocked a war powers resolution seeking to stop the use of US military force in Iran without congressional authorization, as airstrikes in the region continue for the fifth day. Senators voted 47-53 on the measure put forward by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke ranks with Democrats to oppose the resolution, while Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted in support of the measure. Kaine’s war powers resolution provided Congress with its first opportunity to weigh in on the ongoing conflict in Iran, known within the Defense Department as Operation Epic Fury.…
Over the past several days, integrated air and missile defense forces from the United States, Israel, and key Gulf partners have performed exceptionally well against Iranian air, missile, and drone attacks.This success was not built overnight. It is the result of more than two decades of sustained operational, technical, and political investment in integrated air and missile defense architecture across the Middle East. It reflects the work of multiple administrations, close coordination with Israel, and deepening security partnerships with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It also reflects the leadership of commanders such as Gen. CQ Brown Jr. and Gen.…
ST Engineering will offer MRO services for military land platforms. Credit: ST Engineering via LinkedIn. ST Engineering has obtained a €315m ($372m) contract from Barzan Maintenance Shield to deliver maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Qatar Emiri Land Forces (QELF). The five-year agreement will cover military land platforms, workshop equipment and technical specialists, as well as the introduction of digitalised MRO processes and inventory management systems. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Work under the contract is scheduled to begin in…
India has steadfastly refused American fighter jets, even as the United States has pitched nearly every model in its arsenal over the past two decades. From F-16s to F-35s, the offers have come thick and fast, yet New Delhi has turned them down each time, wrote Shiv Aroor a respected defence analyst of NDTV web portal.Consider the current spectacle over Iran. F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from nuclear-powered carriers. F-15E Strike Eagles prowl from Gulf bases.F-16s maintain combat air patrols. F-22 Raptors debut in combat from Israeli soil. B-2 bombers streak through the night, while F-35s weave through dense defences, claiming…