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Pentagon crowdsources unconventional options to pressure Iran
world25 days ago

Pentagon crowdsources unconventional options to pressure Iran

The US Central Command circulated an email to military analysts soliciting “creative and unconventional” ways to pressure Iran, signaling a crowdsourced rethink of options as the Trump administration weighs tougher action. Officials say CENTCOM is reevaluating strategy amid ongoing strikes and acknowledge that bombing alone is unlikely to force Tehran to concessions; discussed options reportedly include intensified bombardment or even ground action, though civilian risk and transparency concerns complicate any escalation and a negotiated deal remains uncertain.

via CNN|
#centcom#iran#military-strategy
Drones Create a ‘Wall’ Blocking Russian Troop Surges in Ukraine, Austrian Expert Says
world1 month ago

Drones Create a ‘Wall’ Blocking Russian Troop Surges in Ukraine, Austrian Expert Says

An Austrian military expert argues that Russia cannot break Ukraine’s defenses by simply sending more troops, because drones have produced a highly transparent battlefield that would likely crush a mass assault. Without counter-drone capabilities and other tactical tools, a large mechanized breakthrough remains unlikely, even with an additional 300,000 soldiers. Russia may seek a new mobilization after elections and will target Ukraine’s vulnerabilities, but a decisive breakthrough depends on integrating counter-drone measures and other strategies to carve a breakthrough corridor; whether this succeeds remains uncertain.

via Ukrinform|
#drones#europe#military-strategy
Swift, Stealthy and Limited: How a U.S. Strike on Cuba Could Unfold
world3 months ago

Swift, Stealthy and Limited: How a U.S. Strike on Cuba Could Unfold

Analysts say any U.S. action against Cuba would be a rapid, precision campaign—cyber disruption, intel-driven targeting and elite raids—aimed at leadership and key command networks rather than a full invasion; the operation would rely on stealth and stand-off strikes, possibly with Tomahawk missiles, while the post-strike political fallout could be more difficult to control than the military phase due to Cuba’s aging defenses and a decentralized, population-centered doctrine.

via Miami Herald|
#cuba#cyberwarfare#military-strategy
China sees a familiar U.S. playbook in the Iran war
world3 months ago

China sees a familiar U.S. playbook in the Iran war

Beijing argues the U.S. war with Iran shows Washington cannot easily convert battlefield gains into durable political outcomes, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and U.S. munitions stocks dwindle. China leverages its open-strait diplomacy to pressure Tehran while maintaining leverage with both sides, arguing that force alone won’t reshape politics and that Taiwan presents a more complex test. The conflict underscores a growing multipolar balance as Asia‑focused security concerns rise and Beijing refines its narrative of global stability under autocracy.

via Los Angeles Times|
#china#iran#military-strategy
Iran War Offers Cautionary Playbook for China’s Taiwan Ambitions
world3 months ago

Iran War Offers Cautionary Playbook for China’s Taiwan Ambitions

Experts say the Iran conflict provides a sobering playbook for China: inexpensive drones can penetrate modern defenses, high-tech U.S. weapons can inflict heavy damage, and battlefield wins don’t automatically translate into political outcomes. The takeaway for Beijing is to harden key sites, prepare for drone‑heavy warfare, and anticipate broader global spillovers if Taiwan becomes involved, all while acknowledging China’s limited combat experience and the ways adversaries will adapt and learn from every action.

via CNN|
#china#drones#iran
world3 months ago

China studies the U.S. Iran war to refine its deterrence

As Washington fights in Iran, U.S. defense officials say Beijing is studying American warfighting to identify vulnerabilities, track how missiles and naval power are employed, and anticipate how to deter or exploit the United States in a future Indo-Pacific conflict; the Iran war underscores strategic gaps, the endurance of U.S. ally networks, and China's rapid military buildup, all as the U.S. weighs its own policy and the looming Xi‑Trump meeting.

via Politico|
#china#iran#military-strategy
China’s Asia-First Blueprint: Denial Warfare Over Global Ambition
national-security3 months ago

China’s Asia-First Blueprint: Denial Warfare Over Global Ambition

Andrew Latham argues that China’s military modernization is built for regional denial—through an A2/AD architecture, sea denial, and land-based missiles—to make the Western Pacific too costly to contest and to shield Taiwan, with Asia’s economic heft enabling global influence. The piece urges Washington to shift from chasing global power projection to a posture that blocks Beijing’s regional aims in the Indo-Pacific.

via 19FortyFive|
#a2ad#china#indo-pacific
Germany Unveils Its First National Military Strategy Focused on Speed, Precision and Deep Strikes
world4 months ago

Germany Unveils Its First National Military Strategy Focused on Speed, Precision and Deep Strikes

Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius unveiled the Bundeswehr's first national military strategy, shifting to capability-based planning with a focus on speed, air defence, long-range precision strikes, and greater use of AI. The plan calls for a significant expansion to 460,000 personnel (active plus reserves) and a more agile bureaucracy, with deep-strike assets like long-range missiles to hit targets behind front lines; many details remain secret and the strategy is described as a living document responsive to evolving threats and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via Euronews.com|
#bundeswehr#defence#germany
Germany maps path to becoming Europe’s leading military power by 2039
defense4 months ago

Germany maps path to becoming Europe’s leading military power by 2039

Germany unveiled a sweeping 20-year overhaul for the Bundeswehr, including its first standalone military strategy, a flexible capability profile, and a large ramp-up of personnel and reserves aimed at making Germany Europe’s strongest conventional force by 2039. Framed around a ‘Responsibility for Europe’ doctrine, it treats Russia as the top threat and adopts a ‘one theater’ view across Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, shifting from rigid hardware quotas to effects-based planning (long-range strike, air defense, drones). The plan envisions active troops rising to about 260,000 and reserves to 200,000 (total ~460,000), with conscription a fallback if targets aren’t met, plus an EMA26 modernization drive to cut bureaucracy and boost AI-enabled administration. Implementation will face global procurement constraints and changing demand for air-defense systems.

via Defense News|
#bundeswehr#conscription#defense
The Strait of Hormuz Dilemma: Why Force Hasn’t Opened the Channel
world5 months ago

The Strait of Hormuz Dilemma: Why Force Hasn’t Opened the Channel

The Conversation explains why the US hasn’t used force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz: securing the chokepoint would require a two‑phase, high‑risk campaign to first neutralize Iran’s ability to target shipping (via airpower, ISR, and striking coastal radar/command hubs) and then provide aerial/waterborne protection and mine-clearing, all while guarding against drones and surface mines. Four pragmatic constraints help explain the hesitation: pulling assets away from broader objectives (destroying Iran’s missiles, nuclear capabilities and proxies), needing land-side security along the strait, requiring a sizable escort fleet, and risking U.S. crews in a costly confrontation. Despite Iran’s attacks and reinforcements, a direct military move to secure Hormuz has not been pursued.

via The Conversation|
#drones#iran#military-strategy
Go Big in Iran, Then Let Its People Finish the Regime Change
world6 months ago

Go Big in Iran, Then Let Its People Finish the Regime Change

Behnam Ben Taleblu argues that Iran is at a historic low after recent strikes and widespread protests, and the United States should pursue a two‑stage plan: first, use covert operations to empower Iranian dissidents and undermine regime cohesion; then, launch air and missile strikes to degrade air defenses, destroy missile and nuclear infrastructure, and target political‑security institutions, with the aim of fracturing the regime and enabling Iranians to finish the transition themselves. The piece warns that limited strikes won’t suffice, calls for sustained US action, and acknowledges risks of escalation while insisting that allowing Iranians to lead the outcome is the best path to change.

via Foreign Affairs|
#iran#iran-protests#military-strategy
Ukraine and Russia Prepare for 2026: Military Goals and International Support
war8 months ago

Ukraine and Russia Prepare for 2026: Military Goals and International Support

Russian forces are unable to build a strategic reserve and are limited to slow, grinding advances in Ukraine, with ongoing missile strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure; Ukraine has made recent gains in Kupyansk, and both sides are engaged in information warfare and diplomatic efforts, with Russia refusing to deviate from its war demands.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#kupyansk#military-strategy#russia-ukraine-war