Tag: Defense Industry
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Trump Signals Green Light for F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Marking Policy Shift
Trump Announces F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Stoking Debate Over U.S. Arms Policy President Donald Trump announced in a move that could recalibrate Middle East security dynamics: he plans to approve the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The decision, if finalized, would be one of the clearest indicators yet that Washington…
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Pakistan Air Force: A Living Portrait of Iqbal’s Shaheen
Introduction: Iqbal’s Vision in the Skies In the pantheon of Pakistan’s national identity, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) stands as a living portrait of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s celebrated metaphor: the Shaheen, a fearless, soaring hawk. Iqbal’s poetry urged a nation to rise, think freely, and guard its destiny with courage. Today, the PAF translates that…
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Exclusive: Saudi’s F-35 Request Clears Pentagon Hurdle Ahead of Crown Prince Visit
Overview: A Potentially transformative defense deal Saudi Arabia has formally sought to purchase a substantial number of F-35 fighter jets, a move that could reshape regional security dynamics and modernize the Saudi air force. Sources say the preliminary administrative approval from the U.S. Defense Department represents a crucial step toward a multi-billion-dollar arms sale, potentially…
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Canada’s Quiet Role in the F-35 Program: Why the Jets Are More North American Than You Think
Introduction: A fighter jet, a continental partnership The F-35 fighter jet is often framed as an American buy, but Canada’s involvement runs far deeper than procurement ballots. While Ottawa has committed to purchasing 16 F-35s with an option for up to 88, the jet’s production and supply chain reveal a highly integrated North American defense…
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Rare Earth Controls Tighten Global Supply Chains: China Escalates Geopolitics
Overview: Beijing’s expanded leverage over rare earths On October 9, Beijing unveiled sweeping export controls targeting rare earths and related technologies, signaling a bold strategic move to weaponize a critical input for modern defense, energy, and high-tech manufacturing. The move expands beyond the seven rare-earth elements already restricted in April, covering five additional metals and…
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Live Updates: Deadly Blast Hits Tennessee Military Explosives Facility
Breaking News: Explosive Incident at Accurate Energetic Systems A powerful explosion occurred Friday morning at Accurate Energetic Systems, a facility described by its own website as providing energetics solutions for defense, aerospace, and demolition. The incident happened in the Bucksnort area near McEwen, Tennessee, roughly 56 miles south of Nashville. Emergency services responded quickly, but…