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Tuesday, 22 April, 2025

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Half of US weapons left in Afghanistan lost, sold or smuggled to militants — BBC

Almost half of the nearly one million pieces of U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan after the 2021 withdrawal have gone missing, been sold, or smuggled to militant groups, BBC News reported. The troubling revelation follows a Washington Post investigation that found weapons used in...

China halts rare earth exports, disrupting global supply chains amid trade war

China has halted exports of a wide range of rare earth metals and magnetsvital components for global industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and defense. The Chinese government did this in a significant escalation of trade tensions with the United States. Shipments have stalled...

EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns

The European Union is reportedly working to replace Elon Musks Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, citing concerns over the tech moguls growing criticism of Ukraines war effort and the potential risk of service disruption. Musks company, SpaceX, has been a major support for Ukraine,...

Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations

Iran has expressed readiness to engage in indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States through Oman, while cautioning regional countries hosting U.S. military bases that they may face retaliation if involved in any attack, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. Despite rejecting former...

Army chief meets chief adviser ahead of Eid

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy visit to Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House, Jamuna on Sunday. During the meeting, the Army Chief outlined security measures for the upcoming Eid, including efforts to ensure smooth...

No substitute for NATO, says former British PM Boris Johnson

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Europeans should not be deluded into thinking there is an alternative defense framework to NATO. In an article for the Daily Mail on Friday, he stressed the need for European nations to increase their defense spending. This follows a report...

India approves record $7.3b defense deal for 156 Light Combat Helicopters

India has approved a landmark defense deal worth over 620 billion rupees ($7.3 billion) for the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking the countrys biggest-ever defense contract. The deal was greenlit by the Cabinet Committee on Security...

Saudi Arabia approves $7.8 million Teledyne contract for mobile surveillance systems

Saudi Arabia has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies, a $7.8 million contract to provide its cutting-edge Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance Systems (LVSS) to a key military entity. The contract, signed with Middle East Task Company (METCO), includes the delivery of...

European nations reassessing troop deployment in Ukraine – FT

European nations supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia are reportedly reconsidering the idea of sending ground troops, according to the Financial Times. This shift follows recent discussions among military planners from 31 countries, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,...

NATO state considering tripling army size to 200,000

The Netherlands is considering a significant expansion of its military forces, with plans to potentially increase its defense personnel from 75,000 to 200,000, according to reports by Dutch public broadcaster NOS on Friday. Currently, the Ministry of Defense employs about 75,000 personnel,...

France to deploy nuclear-armed planes to German border

In a significant military development, France is set to deploy Rafale fighter planes armed with nuclear cruise missiles along its border with Germany. President Emmanuel Macron announced the move on Tuesday, stating that the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur air base in eastern France would be upgraded to host...

NATO planning underwater attacks against Russia, says Putin aide

NATO is reportedly preparing underwater diversions to target Russian pipelines and tankers, as part of its broader strategy against Moscow, according to Nikolay Patrushev, a senior aide to President Vladimir Putin. Patrushev stated that these tactics are predominantly being developed by NATOs...

EU’s Von Der Leyen proposes $840 billion defense plan amid rising security concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a massive boost in defense spending, proposing that EU member states allocate approximately $840 billion to strengthen the blocs military capabilitiesmore than double its total defense expenditure in 2024, reports RT. Speaking on...

Rubio signs order to 'expedite' $4 bn US military aid to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said he had signed a declaration to expedite around $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. I have signed a declaration to use emergency authorities to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel, Rubio...

Military plane crash in Sudan kills 46

At least 46 people including women and children were killed in a military plane crash in the city of Omdurman, Sudan, reports AP. Officials confirmed the deaths from the plane crash that took place on Tuesday to the media on Wednesday. According to the media report, this is one of the...

DCs propose universal military training for youths

Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have proposed introducing universal military training for Bangladeshi youths to strengthen national defense and enhance civil-military cooperation, reports UNB. The proposal was discussed on Tuesday at the DCs Conference at Osmani Auditorium in Dhaka during a session...