Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is striking a harder tone. During drills cited by Tasnim News Agency, a Guard naval commander said the force could be ordered to close the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would jolt global energy markets.

As conflict continues to loom between Iran and the United States, Tehran is facing an increasingly acute military situation. Iran posses a large and comprehensive missile and drone force capable of reaching all United States military bases in the region in addition to Israel. As seen in the 12-day war, Tehran has the largest arsenal of ballistic missiles in the region. This ability was demonstrated with multiple strikes through the

India moves yet closer to another milestone military acquisition as an Acceptance of Necessity has been issued by India’s Ministry of Defence through the Defence Acquisition Council. The procurement of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) has now been approved. This represents one of the largest fighter jet acquisition programs by a foreign customer in recent history. Although ambiguity has been maintained by the Indian Air Force regarding the final selection