Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday (25 January) that modernised strategic bombers will boost Russia's military power. Speaking on a visit to an aircraft-making plant in Kazan, Putin said the revamped version of the Soviet-designed Tu-160 bomber features new engines … [Read more...] about Putin hails upgraded supersonic bombers that will ‘boost Russia’s military power’
Military power
Donald Trump warns “worldwide threat” Kim Jong-un that US is prepared to use full military power to defend itself and its allies
Donald Trump has warned "worldwide threat" North Korea that the US is prepared to use the full range of its military power to defend itself and its allies. Speaking during a visit to South Korea that took him to heart of the nuclear standoff with Pyongyang, Mr Trump said dictator … [Read more...] about Donald Trump warns “worldwide threat” Kim Jong-un that US is prepared to use full military power to defend itself and its allies
China will match American military power within a decade experts warn, as they predict conflict between the countries will ‘shatter’ the world’
CHINA could match the military might of the US in a decade and any conflict between them would rock the entire world economy.That is the frightening warning issued by research organisation, Rand Corporation, which highlights how the US and China remain at loggerheads over several … [Read more...] about China will match American military power within a decade experts warn, as they predict conflict between the countries will ‘shatter’ the world’
Germany’s struggle with military power in a changing world
In memory of the atrocities committed under the Third Reich, democratic West Germany foreswore war as an instrument of its foreign policy. Its military served a single purpose: To help defend the NATO allies in Western Europe and North America from a Soviet attack. But when the … [Read more...] about Germany’s struggle with military power in a changing world
Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha moves to ‘consolidate military power’
On March 31, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced that he requested King Bhumibol Adulyadej's permission to lift martial law, which has been enforced nationwide since for the past 10 months. Prayuth, who chairs the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) … [Read more...] about Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha moves to ‘consolidate military power’