Saturday, August 29, 2026Est. 2026

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U.S. Navy Destroyer Lost Power for Four Days in South China Sea

The USS Benfold, a U.S. Navy destroyer, lost all power for four days in the South China Sea due to generator failure, disrupting key onboard…

Aug 18, 2026

USS Lincoln: Performance For the Ages

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home after over 260 days in the Arabian Sea, including more than 150 days engaged in intense…

Aug 17, 2026

IDF strikes on Gaza to now require Zamir’s explicit approval

The Israel Defense Forces have centralized approval for all airstrikes in Gaza to the Chief of Staff, moving authorization away from division commanders. This change…

Aug 5, 2026

Squadron Leader Terry Hilliard’s Role in British H-bomb Tests

Squadron Leader Terry Hilliard, a Royal Air Force pilot involved in Britain’s 1958 thermonuclear weapon tests near Christmas Island, died at age 93. His work…

Jul 30, 2026

Fujian takes defence to new level

China’s new aircraft carrier Fujian has become the first in the world to be equipped with an advanced anti-torpedo torpedo (ATT) system designed to intercept…

Jul 4, 2026

J-10CE fighters too good for Typhoons in simulated battles

China’s J-10CE fighter jet reportedly won all nine simulated air combat engagements against Qatar’s Eurofighter Typhoons during the January 2024 "Zilzal-II" joint exercise. This outcome…

May 22, 2026

Pakistan successfully test-fires indigenous missile system

The Pakistan Army’s Rocket Force Command successfully completed a training launch of its domestically produced Fateh-II missile system, validating its advanced avionics and navigational accuracy.…

Apr 29, 2026

Frontline Tatmadaw members welcomed back

Tatmadaw members returned from frontline duties in Muse Township and were honored in a ceremony held in Mongkhok, Shan State, attended by military officials and…

Apr 21, 2026