Who are Iran’s new top military leaders after Israel’s assassinations?

By Maziar Motamedi Tehran, Iran – Iran has promoted several commanders to the top of its military leadership after Israel killed their predecessors in a series of air attacks. The leadership of Iran’s General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has shifted significantly as the country defends against Israeli attacks […]

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Myanmar regional military HQ captured, rebels say, in blow to junta

July 25 (Reuters) – A rebel army in Myanmar said on Thursday it had seized control of a major regional military headquarters near the border with China, in what could be the biggest recent defeat for a ruling junta that is battling to contain a widening revolt. The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) said […]

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Bigger, heavier, faster: China rolls out military upgrades

Beijing : China’s long-term military modernisation efforts are bearing fruit, with a string of upgrades for its warships and warplanes under way amid intensifying tensions in the Indo-Pacific, particularly the Taiwan Strait. NEW HELICOPTER ENGINE China showcased a 1,100-kilowatt turboshaft helicopter engine at a helicopter expo in Tianjin last week. A Chinese military expert told Reuters […]

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