RT Armchair Warlord (@ArmchairW)It occurs to me that we're seeing a pattern here.⬇️The Iranians are probably baiting our air and missile defense radars in the Middle East into illuminating and giving up their exact positions with ballistic missiles and then killing them with drones. Their cruise drones are by all indications quite precise and effective enough at sliding through fighter sweeps and the very limited SHORAD coverage that exists, likely because the Iranians got a dress rehearsal last year and th ...

We've got no shortage of munitions or stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need to again. Our ammunition status only increases as our advantage increases our capabilities. We have only just begun to fight and fight decisively.Having a chance to hear from Admiral Cooper. If you think you've seen something, just wait. The amount of combat power that's still flowing, that's still coming that we'll be able to project over Iran is a multiples of what it cu ...

We start in the region this morning with Dubai-based reporter Izamam Rashid, who's at the Strait of Hormuz. Also with us, MS now senior national security reporter David Rode, Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Colonel Jack Jacobs and former U .S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Dana Stroul.Isamon, what's happening there at the Strait of Hormuz. Are any ships getting through. No. No.They are not, because Iran has complete control of these waters now. And so as a result, ships are backing up. There's ...

Military Parade & Weaponry - The military parade on September 3rd will showcase China's military capabilities, including anti-ship missiles, combat drones, and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles [1] - The parade will display cutting-edge technology, including intercontinental ballistic missiles with a range of 15,000 kilometers capable of reaching the US, and hypersonic anti-ship missile systems [4][5] - Wingman drones, designed to accompany fighter jets and enhance their capabilities, will also be featured [5] Geopolitical Significance - The parade serves as a message of deterrence and an opportunity to promote China's military defense complex [6] - The event follows the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, attended by leaders from countries including Pakistan, a major buyer of Chinese defense systems [6][7] Domestic Impact & Media Coverage - Security is heightened in Beijing, with road closures and increased security checks leading up to the parade [8][9] - Chinese media is ramping up political rhetoric, including a movie called "Dead to Rights" featuring the Nanjing Massacre, which has sparked tension with Japan [10][11] - State media is defending the movie and criticizing Japanese media for questioning the Nanjing Massacre [11]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of new air defense missiles on Saturday, adding to his regime’s push to bolster its military capabilities that have ramped up tensions in the Korean Peninsula https://t.co/zj8AgWk915 ...

Government Initiatives - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni requests defense and transport companies to develop spending plans for upcoming funds [1] Industry Focus - The funds are part of Europe's effort to enhance military capabilities [1]

UK Defense Spending & Capability - UK government will begin the biggest sustained increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War [1] - The British army's combat power is much less than it has been [1] - The army is at its smallest size since the Napoleonic era, losing more people than it's recruiting [2] - Security experts believe Britain is incapable of defending itself against a ballistic missile attack [4] - There is a significant gap between Britain's rhetoric/reputation and its actual military capabilities [5] Financial Constraints & Political Challenges - Voters want more security and greater defense spending, but don't necessarily want to pay for it [4] - Since 1955, there's been a correlation between the UK's ballooning health and welfare bill and cuts to defense spending [10] - In the 50s, defense spending was at 7-1/2% of GDP and health spending at around 3% of GDP; those percentages are almost flipped now [11] - Raising defense spending to 5% of GDP will add 350 billion pounds to the level of government debt by 2032 [19] - By 2030, upping the NATO target to 5% would mean an extra 87 billion pounds worth of spending on defense [18] Strategic Considerations & Industry Impact - The current target strength is 72,000 personnel, but available strength is around 55,000 [6][7] - Defense spending will now rise to 2-3/5% of GDP by April 2027, including the contribution of intelligence agencies [17] - Focus expenditure on investments in this country, not importing from the US, to provide a domestic boost to the economy [23] - Military spending focused on research and development could lift UK productivity [23] - Industry needs commitments from the UK government or allied governments to know exactly what they need to make [26]