(By Khalid Masood) A quiet but consequential shift is unfolding across US defence planning: the significant drawdown of critical missile stockpiles. According to converging assessments from defence analysts, parliamentary briefings, and open-source reporting, the United States has committed or expended more than half of certain high-demand interceptor and strike missile inventories. Full missile replenishment is…
(By Khalid Masood) With 20 aircraft lost, an AWACS destroyed, and 10 radar sites hit, the conflict exposes fundamental vulnerabilities in U.S. sensor architecture—and the brutal reality of modern air combat attrition. I. Introduction: Taking Stock On April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered a nationwide televised address, declaring that the conflict with Iran would…
(Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction: A High-Stakes Summit Met with Ukrainian Doubt Today, on August 15, 2025, the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska begins, drawing global attention but skepticism from Ukrainians about its peace prospects. For instance, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the summit seeks to address the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fourth year. Consequently, President Donald…
(By Khalid Masood) The Turkish Air Force stands as a linchpin of Türkiye ’s defence, its wings guarding a nation at the crossroads of continents. With 60,000 personnel, 300 fighter jets, and a drone arsenal reshaping modern warfare, the THK is a force to be reckoned with, ranked 8th globally by air power indices in…
