The US has developed plans to conduct air strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities if talks fail
Washington has developed war plans for a strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, a former US military chief has disclosed. General David Petraeus, the former commander of US Central Command, said the US was ready to strike at the heart of…
Things could get a lot worse for South Africa than targeted sanctions and tariffs, says leading think tank
The Trump administration actions against South Africa could escalate significantly and include a range of tools that the US might employ if the ANC fails to enact substantive change.
Critical minerals scramble is Africa’s once-in-a-generation opportunity, says resource expert
We’ve cracked open the possibilities for deals between countries, which could be highly positive for Africa. However, we also need to remain vigilant, as some of the more negative scenarios could actually exacerbate conflict.
North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine warned not to surrender
North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine have been warned by their commanders that their families will be executed if they are captured alive. Details of the threats were revealed by a former North Korean soldier who defected to South Korea…
More Russian spies in the UK than at any time since the Cold War
The number of Russian spies in the UK is higher than at any time since the end of the Cold War, a senior police commander has revealed. Many of the Russian spies operating in the UK are believed to be…
“Rebel groups in Africa have better equipment than SANDF,” says defence analyst as precarious state of Air Force is revealed
South Africa’s defence capabilities have reached a critical low raising serious concerns about the nation’s ability to defend itself, protect its 3,000 km coastline, manage its land borders, and provide regional stability.
The Pentagon is considering major cuts to the top of the US military
The Pentagon is considering making significant cuts to the top of the US military as the Trump administration seeks to shrink the federal government, according to a leaked briefing document. The plans under consideration include consolidating combatant commands, possibly eliminating…
The British Army’s youngest Padre leads Baptisms in the field
Reverend Daniel Alcock, aged 28, from Sunderland, is the youngest Padre in the British Army and only commissioned into the Royal Army Chaplains’ Department (RAChD) in May last year. Holding the rank of captain but known as Padre to the…
South African political influencer groups expand ‘rage bait’ tactics across Africa
The year-long ISS study found that key figures in South Africa’s influence industry were engaged in transnational coordinated campaigns.
One Trident sub could ‘incinerate 40 Russian cities’: Why Putin should fear Britain’s nuclear arsenal
Royal Navy submarines have suffered a few mishaps recently, but the country’s Trident programme shows we’re still a potent threat “I think they appreciate our capability. What is obviously important is that they appreciate that it is what it is,…
