EXECUTIVE SUMMARY North Korea allocates an estimated 20-30% of its GDP to defense spending, enhancing its weaponry arsenal to create a balance of power with South Korea through asymmetric warfare. While much of North Korea’s conventional weaponry remains outdated—relying on Soviet and Chinese designs—it has rapidly advanced in missile technology and developed nuclear, biological, and…

Overview The recent deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel by the United States marks a pivotal moment in the region’s defense architecture. This development underscores the growing strategic partnership between Israel and the U.S. and reflects heightened concerns over Iran’s expanding missile program, specifically the threats posed by the…

1. Title RUSSIA-CHINA NAVAL DRILL: OCEAN-24 2. Overview Russia and China conducted a significant joint naval exercise titled “Pacific Patrol-2024” (Ocean-24), under the direction of Russia’s Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev. The exercise, held from September 10 to 16, 2024, was the largest bilateral drill between the two countries in the past 30 years, highlighting…

Executive Summary : India is set to become the first global producer of Stryker combat vehicles outside the United States, marking a significant milestone in the growing defense production partnership between the two nations. This development is part of a broader collaboration aimed at enhancing India’s military capabilities and deterrence, particularly along its border with…