Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has completed its initial procurement phase for the F-35B Lightning II following the arrival of the final …
Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch)
Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch)
Mr. Sheikh holds a degree in Mass Communication and Reporting and is currently associated with TheDefenseWatch.com as a regional correspondent. He covers defense and security developments across Asia and the Middle East, with a focus on military operations, procurement trends, and geopolitical shifts. His reporting combines on the ground awareness with careful source review, providing clear and timely coverage of fast moving events. Mr. Sheikh brings regional insight to complex defense stories, helping readers understand how developments in Asia and the Middle East shape the broader security landscape.
- Global News
Iran Recovers JASSM-ER Wreckage As Questions Grow Over U.S. Stealth Missile Survivability
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Iran has reportedly recovered wreckage linked to a U.S.-made AGM-158 JASSM-ER stealth cruise missile following recent military activity tied to …
- Global News
Ukraine Races To Expand Drone Strike Reach Deep Behind Russian Front Lines
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readUkraine is shifting more drone operations beyond the front line as both sides intensify electronic warfare and deep-strike campaigns. Executive Summary: Ukraine …
- Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
CRS Report Warns Chinese Entities Continue Supporting Iran, North Korea, And Pakistan Weapons Programs
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readThe latest CRS assessment highlights ongoing proliferation concerns at a time of rising geopolitical competition between Washington, Beijing, Tehran, and Pyongyang. Executive …
- Global News
Russia Confirms Oreshnik Missile Use In Massive Strike On Ukraine
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Russia confirmed the operational use of its Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile during a large scale strike on Ukraine on …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
South Korea Moves To Acquire Nuclear-Powered Submarines As Regional Naval Competition Intensifies
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readSouth Korea is formally advancing plans for nuclear-powered submarines, marking a major shift in the country’s long-term naval strategy. Executive Summary: South …
- Middle East Defense & Security
Iran Moves To Institutionalize Hormuz Control As Global Shipping Crisis Deepens
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes readExecutive Summary: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has established a multi-tiered control mechanism over the Strait of Hormuz — the conduit for …
- Middle East Defense & Security
UAE Moves To Pressure Iraq After Drone Strike Hits Barakah Nuclear Plant
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The United Arab Emirates has accused drones launched from Iraqi territory of targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the Arab …
- Asian Defense & Security
L3Harris VAMPIRE Expands Counter Drone Capability In Indo Pacific Exercise
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: L3Harris Technologies evaluated its VAMPIRE counter drone system during the Balikatan 2026 military exercise in the Philippines. The deployment reflects …
- Global News
Trump Says Iran Negotiations In Final Stages, Warns Of New Strikes If Deal Fails
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are entering the final stages, while warning that military action remains an …
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