India Successfully Tests Indigenous Laser-Integrated Air Defense System
– Joins elite group of 7 nations with directed-energy capabilities CHANDIPUR, ODISHA (Khyber Mail) — August 25, 2025: India has successfully conducted the maiden test of its Integrated Air Defense…
U.S. Army to Equip Black Hawk Helicopters with Drone Launch Capability
Washington, D.C., August 21, 2025 (Agencies) — The U.S. Army has announced a major upgrade to its fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, enabling them to launch drones mid-flight starting…
‘Besiege them, let them die of hunger,’ Israeli far-right ministers order army chief on Gaza operation
Tel Aviv, August 24, 2025 (Agencies) – Israeli far-right ministers openly advocated starving Gaza’s population during a Cabinet meeting, sparking a fierce confrontation with military chief Eyal Zamir over Israel’s…
Pentagon Fires DIA Chief After Iran Strike Assessment Sparks White House Backlash
Washington, D.C., August 23, 2025 (Agencies) — In a dramatic shake-up at the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Jeffery Kruse, head of the…
China and Egypt Sign Landmark MoU on Maritime Archaeology and Underwater Heritage Protection
Alexandria, August 21, 2025 (Agencies) — In a significant step toward deepening bilateral cultural cooperation, China and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on maritime archaeology…
Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns Over Blocked Measures Against Israel, Triggering Cabinet Crisis
The Hague, August 23, 2025 (Agencies) — Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned after failing to secure coalition support for additional measures against Israel, deepening the political crisis within…
Russian Forces Conduct Coordinated Strike on Ukrainian Positions in DPR, Claim Heavy Losses
Moscow/Kiev, August 23, 2025 (Agencies) — The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that its forces carried out a group strike targeting temporary deployment sites of the Ukrainian Armed Forces…
Thailand Revives Chinese Submarine Deal After Engine Dispute Resolution
Bangkok, August 22, 2025 (Agencies) — After years of uncertainty and diplomatic wrangling, Thailand has officially recommitted to its long-stalled acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, following cabinet approval…
Rare Black Moon Graces the Skies on August 23, Marking a Celestial Milestone
Peshawar, August 22, 2025 (Khyber Mail) — A rare astronomical event known as the Black Moon is set to occur in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, captivating skywatchers…
UK Ministry of Defence Confirms £118 Million Expansion of Sky Sabre Air Defence System
London, August 22, 2025 (Defence Desk) — The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a £118 million contract with MBDA UK to procure six additional Land Ceptor missile launchers,…