Baltic nations brace for impact of Iran war delaying US weapons shipments
Delays in ammunition deliveries could reopen a thorny question for Baltic HIMARS users: Would the U.S. permit non-Lockheed rockets to be loaded?
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US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port
The USS Spruance "disabled Touska’s propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer’s 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska’s engine room," CENTCOM stated.
Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red Sea
Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
The announcement marks a change for Italy, which has been a loyal ally to Israel for years and has been viewed by Trump as a trusted partner in Europe.
Lebanon and Israel talks set to begin in Washington
The talks mark a rare diplomatic engagement between two parties technically at war since 1948.
Swedish, Polish firms invest in TNT plants to quench Europe’s ammo thirst
Swebal’s new factory is to have the capacity to produce more than 4,000 metric tons of TNT annually. Russia is estimated to make 50,000 tons per year.
Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under
Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.
Turkey pushes for larger role in Europe’s defense as Trump questions NATO
Shutting out Ankara from EU defense initiatives would cause more damage than the U.S. pulling troops from the continent, warned Turkey's defense minister.
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
The U.S. military has not offered basic details yet about the blockade, including how many U.S. warships will enforce it.
Study suggests Russia could conquer Baltic states in 90 days
Opinions among officials and analysts vary greatly when it comes to Russia’s perceived appetite for attacking the Baltic nations, which are part of NATO.
US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday.
