Dan Arkin
Massive labor deployment underscores deepening Pyongyang-Moscow ties amid war in Ukraine and rising tensions in East Asia
Pentagon officials cite significant damage to Iranian nuclear infrastructure, though intelligence assessments vary on the long-term impact of the strikes
Increased activity of heavy machinery and Iranian crews around the ventilation shafts at the enrichment site, amid rising international tensions over the nuclear program
The IDF stated that the strikes were carried out under the guidance of the Military Intelligence Directorate and the Israeli Navy, and targeted sites used by the Houthis to transfer weapons and carry out terrorist activities
A dispute between the U.S. and Turkey over a stealth fighter jet deal is raising concerns about potential intelligence leaks to enemy states, amid Ankara’s support for Hamas and its purchase of Russian defense systems
The Israeli Consul General in Beijing said that China is the only country capable of halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions: “Iran would collapse if China stopped buying its oil”
$2.8B contract aims to boost secure, resilient communications in space amid growing global threats. System expected to be operational by 2033
The deal enhances Israel’s defensive capabilities with JDAM kits for BKU-109 and MK 82 bombs, reinforcing regional security without altering the military balance