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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: US military

Eye on China, US to increase bomber and military rotational deployments in Australia

In country's biggest defence shake-up since World War II, Australia last year decided to prioritise long-range precision strike capability and domestic production of guided weapons.

Houthis say struck British oil tanker in Red Sea, shot down US drone over Yemen’s Saada Governorate

US military has yet to comment on the incident, but CBS News confirmed the crash of an MQ-9 inside Yemen.

US Navy neutralises surface vessels, anti-ship cruise missiles & UAV in Houthi-controlled Yemen

US military said the weapons were prepared to launch and were over Red Sea when they were identified as an imminent threat to commercial shipping and US Navy ships in the region.

US military claims to strike two Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at Red Sea

Since US started striking Houthi military sites in Yemen on 11 January, Pentagon says it has destroyed or degraded over 25 missile launch and deployment facilities and more than 20 missiles.

US Gen Mark Milley showed how military stays loyal to constitution under govt control

General Mark Milley was able to temper the whimsical conduct of former US President Donald Trump with firm advice and straight spine.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launches third military satellite Noor 3 into orbit

Noor 3 imaging satellite orbits at altitude of 450 km (280 miles) above the earth’s surface and was launched by the three-stage Qased, or messenger carrier, state media said.

‘How the hell do you lose an F-35?’ US military seeks help to find fighter jet missing since ‘mishap’

Charleston air force base puts out appeal asking people to reach out if they have information on aircraft’s whereabouts. Jet went missing in South Carolina after pilot ejected safely.

Military communication between Beijing and US has not stopped, says China’s defence ministry

China snubbed a US request for meeting between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on sidelines of a Singapore defence forum in June.

US B-52 bomber joins drills with South Korea amid North Korea tension

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - A U.S. B-52 strategic bomber took part in military exercises with South Korea on Friday, Seoul officials said, in the latest show of force amid tension over North

Palau asks US for more military presence after incursions by Chinese vessels in its waters

President Surangel Whipps Jr. said Palau identified vessels in its waters last month, when a ship appeared to be surveying near fibre optic cables vital to country’s communications.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.