Kaleem Sheikh | Regional Defense Correspondent
Kaleem Sheikh is a regional defense correspondent at TheDefenseWatch.com covering defense and security developments across Asia and the Middle East, including military operations, procurement, and regional security issues.
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CRS Report Warns Chinese Entities Continue Supporting Iran, North Korea, And Pakistan Weapons Programs
The latest CRS assessment highlights ongoing proliferation concerns at a time of…
Russia Confirms Oreshnik Missile Use In Massive Strike On Ukraine
Executive Summary: Russia confirmed the operational use of its Oreshnik intermediate range…
South Korea Moves To Acquire Nuclear-Powered Submarines As Regional Naval Competition Intensifies
South Korea is formally advancing plans for nuclear-powered submarines, marking a major…
Iran Moves To Institutionalize Hormuz Control As Global Shipping Crisis Deepens
Executive Summary: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has established a multi-tiered control…
UAE Moves To Pressure Iraq After Drone Strike Hits Barakah Nuclear Plant
Executive Summary: The United Arab Emirates has accused drones launched from Iraqi…
L3Harris VAMPIRE Expands Counter Drone Capability In Indo Pacific Exercise
Executive Summary: L3Harris Technologies evaluated its VAMPIRE counter drone system during the…
Trump Says Iran Negotiations In Final Stages, Warns Of New Strikes If Deal Fails
Executive Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are entering…
Germany Deploys Patriot Air Defense System to Southeast Turkey Amid Regional Tensions
Executive Summary: Germany will deploy a Patriot air and missile defense battery…
North Korea Begins Construction at Forward Air Base 30 Miles from South Korea Border
Executive Summary: North Korea has initiated significant construction at the Rinsan (Nuchon-ni)…
Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils DIAMOND System To Expand Frigate Firepower And Counter Naval Threats
Executive Summary: Israel Aerospace Industries has introduced the DIAMOND distributed naval warfare…