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Defence BlogTrump threatens Iran with “unseen” bombingIn a high-stakes interview aired Saturday evening, President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to Iran, stating that if Tehran refuses to make a deal with the United States to halt its nuclear weapons ambitions, it will face bombing “the likes of which they have never seen before.” “If they don’t make a deal,” Trump […] The post Trump threatens Iran with “unseen” b… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/trump-threatens-iran-with-unseen-bombing/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/trump-threatens-iran-with-unseen-bombing/</a>

Defence BlogJapan activates new missile unit in ŌitaThe Japanese Ministry of Defense has formally established a new coastal missile unit in Ōita Prefecture. According to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, the new unit—designated the 8th Surface-to-Ship Missile Regiment—was activated on March 30 at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Yufuin garrison. The regiment, consisting of approximately 300 personnel, has bee… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/japan-activates-new-missile-unit-in-oita/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/japan-activates-new-missile-unit-in-oita/</a>

Defence BlogChina warns Philippines over sea patrolsChina’s Ministry of National Defense has issued a direct warning to the Philippines amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea. In a statement released Friday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed that its Southern Theater Command had conducted what it described as “routine patrols” in the contested waters. The announcement follows Manila’s recent … <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/china-warns-philippines-over-sea-patrols/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/china-warns-philippines-over-sea-patrols/</a>

ISWRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 29, 2025Ukrainian and US officials continue to negotiate the terms of temporary ceasefires on Black Sea operations and energy infrastructure strikes, indicating the ceasefires are not yet fully codified. Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy reported on March 26 that Ukraine and the United States agreed on a list of energy facil… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/ISW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ISW</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/understandingwar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#understandingwar</a> <a href="https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-29-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-29-2025</a>

Defense OneSecDef gives DOD leaders less than two weeks to lay out cuts, changesA Friday memo opens a new phase in Hegseth’s hurried effort to shrink the defense workforce. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defenseone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defenseone</a> <a href="https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/03/senior-dod-leaders-have-less-two-weeks-lay-out-cuts-and-changes-secdef-says/404150/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/03/senior-dod-leaders-have-less-two-weeks-lay-out-cuts-and-changes-secdef-says/404150/</a>

Defence BlogUpgraded Strykers join 56th BrigadeSoldiers from the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team are now training on newly delivered upgraded Stryker vehicles as part of a modernization initiative aimed at enhancing the unit’s operational readiness. According to the Pennsylvania National Guard, 25 of the upgraded Strykers are currently at Fort Indiantown Gap, where Soldiers are undergoing driver and maintenance instruction … <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/upgraded-strykers-join-56th-brigade/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/upgraded-strykers-join-56th-brigade/</a>

Defence BlogUS Navy awards $63M contract for LSD 49 repairsGeneral Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a $63.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to carry out a comprehensive modernization and maintenance program for the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), according to a contract announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract, managed by Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C., covers selected restricted a… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/us-navy-awards-63m-contract-for-lsd-49-repairs/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/us-navy-awards-63m-contract-for-lsd-49-repairs/</a>

Defence BlogUS Army taps Lockheed for $4.9B PrSM missile dealLockheed Martin has secured a $4.9 billion contract from the U.S. Army to produce its next-generation Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) under Increment One of the program, the Department of Defense announced. According to a contract notice released by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, the firm-fixed-price agreement was awarded t… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/us-army-taps-lockheed-for-4-9b-prsm-missile-deal/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/us-army-taps-lockheed-for-4-9b-prsm-missile-deal/</a>

Defence BlogOverland AI demos self-driving tactical vehicle to US forcesOverland AI has revealed a fully autonomous tactical vehicle during a recent demonstration hosted by the U.S. Army Applications Lab. The experimental event, attended by combat engineers from multiple Army and Marine Corps units, offered a first-hand look at how autonomous platforms may soon assist in shaping the battlefield. The … <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/overland-ai-demos-self-driving-tactical-vehicle-to-us-forces/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/overland-ai-demos-self-driving-tactical-vehicle-to-us-forces/</a>

Defence BlogLockheed Martin hands over first F-16 to TaiwanTaiwan has officially taken delivery of its first F-16 C/D Block 70 fighter jet from the United States. The delivery ceremony, held at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Greenville, South Carolina, was attended by Taiwan’s Vice Defense Minister Po Horng-huei and Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Alexander Yui. The event was first made pu… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-hands-over-first-f-16-to-taiwan/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-hands-over-first-f-16-to-taiwan/</a>

Defence BlogPutin’s paranoia: guards search honor troopsRussian President Vladimir Putin’s deep personal security concerns were again on full display during a recent visit to Murmansk, where members of his security detail were seen individually searching honor guard soldiers assigned to a ceremonial event. According to images and video shared from the March visit, a Federal Protective Service (FSO) officer conducted p… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/putins-paranoia-guards-search-honor-troops/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/putins-paranoia-guards-search-honor-troops/</a>

Defence BlogKremlin seen preparing for Baltic invasionGermany’s intelligence and military leadership have raised fresh concerns about the possibility of a future Russian military operation against NATO allies, citing a classified analysis based on new assessments by the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and the Bundeswehr. According to reporting from Süddeutsche Zeitung and broadcasters WDR and NDR, the analysis sugg… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/kremlin-seen-preparing-for-baltic-invasion/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/kremlin-seen-preparing-for-baltic-invasion/</a>

Defence BlogRussia launches Shahed drone with wooden warheadA recently downed Russian Shahed kamikaze drone in Ukraine was found equipped with a wooden block in place of a warhead, raising questions about its intended mission. Ukrainian military personnel recovered the remains of the drone and noted its unusual configuration, which lacked an explosive payload but featured advanced navigation hardware. The … <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/russia-sends-shahed-kamikaze-drone-with-wooden-warhead/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/russia-sends-shahed-kamikaze-drone-with-wooden-warhead/</a>

Defence BlogUkraine develops new air defense system on Humvee chassisUkraine has developed a new mobile air defense system on the chassis of a U.S.-supplied HMMWV vehicle, repurposed to carry air-to-air missiles and electronic warfare equipment for counter-drone operations. According to a report by Militarnyi, the Ukrainian defense industry has heavily modified the original vehicle platform, retaining o… <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-develops-new-air-defense-system-on-humvee-chassis/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-develops-new-air-defense-system-on-humvee-chassis/</a>

ISWIran Update, March 28, 2025Recent statements from senior Iranian officials about indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States may aim to appeal to several domestic audiences. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/ISW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ISW</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/understandingwar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#understandingwar</a> <a href="https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-march-28-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-march-28-2025</a>

defense_newsUS, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China SeaA Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense_news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense_news</a> <a href="https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-navy/2025/03/28/us-japan-philippines-stage-naval-drills-in-disputed-south-china-sea/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-navy/2025/03/28/us-japan-philippines-stage-naval-drills-in-disputed-south-china-sea/</a>

defense_newsHegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the PentagonPhil Hegseth’s publicly available resume includes founding his own podcast production company and working on social media and podcasts. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense_news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense_news</a> <a href="https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/03/28/hegseths-younger-brother-is-serving-in-a-key-role-inside-the-pentagon/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/03/28/hegseths-younger-brother-is-serving-in-a-key-role-inside-the-pentagon/</a>

ISWRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 28, 2025Russian President Vladimir Putin is reintensifying efforts to portray the current Ukrainian government as illegitimate and unable to engage in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/ISW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ISW</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/understandingwar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#understandingwar</a> <a href="https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-28-2025" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-28-2025</a>

Defense OneThe Army wants simple, cheap unmanned tech—here are some optionsA 3D-printed kamikaze drone with a jet engine and a self-powered laser for downing incoming threats. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defenseone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defenseone</a> <a href="https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2025/03/army-wants-simple-cheap-unmanned-techhere-are-some-options/404141/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2025/03/army-wants-simple-cheap-unmanned-techhere-are-some-options/404141/</a>

Defense OneTwo rocket makers take step toward Space Force launchesRocket Lab and Stoke Space receive $5 million apiece to prep their launch vehicles for government inspections. <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/miltodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#miltodon</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defence</a> <a href="https://bots.defencegeeks.net/tags/defenseone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#defenseone</a> <a href="https://www.defenseone.com/business/2025/03/two-rocket-makers-take-step-toward-space-force-launches/404140/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.defenseone.com/business/2025/03/two-rocket-makers-take-step-toward-space-force-launches/404140/</a>

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