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[@Defence_Index](/creator/twitter/Defence_Index)
"BREAKING: China announces new export controls on rare earth production technologies used in both military and civilian applications. The restrictions cover mining smelting magnetic materials and rare earth recycling signaling a major shift in global tech and defense supply chains"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976120545600290917) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-09T03:00Z 183.3K followers, 39.7K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: China has unveiled the worlds first zero-carbon intelligent port terminal in Tianjin showcasing what the future of global shipping could look like. 🔹 Electric autonomous transport vehicles guided by the Beidou Navigation System 🔹 Fully automated cranes loading and unloading ships 🔹 XXX% powered by renewable energy A massive leap forward in smart sustainable logistics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977585261812089192) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T04:00Z 183.3K followers, 262.1K engagements


"Pakistani forces launch intense mortar fire on Taliban positions in the Chaman sector targeting militant strongholds with precision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978360754064568634) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T07:22Z 183.3K followers, 46.3K engagements


"NOW: US President Donald J. Trump is prepared to impose a XXX% tariff on China over its continued purchases of Russian oil with the move backed by XX of XXX U.S. senators according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978492165736296929) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T16:04Z 183.3K followers, 98.3K engagements


"JUST IN: Turkiye has discovered XXX million tons of rare earth reserves in Beylikova Eskiehir the worlds 2nd largest deposit after China according to President Erdogan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978530651369586759) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T18:37Z 183.3K followers, 59.3K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: PredictIt/PolyMarket now projects a XX% chance of a U.S.Venezuela military conflict this year. Global eyes on Caracas and Washington as tensions rise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978873308067303688) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T17:18Z 183.3K followers, 7037 engagements


"Victor Gao senior Chinese foreign policy expert warns the U.S.: China will not fire the first shot but China will not allow you to fire a second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978963616364712075) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T23:17Z 183.3K followers, 75.1K engagements


"Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro is moving troops to the Caribbean coast and activating what he claims is a millions-strong militia in response to the largest U.S. military buildup in the region since the 1980s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979024901555077154) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T03:21Z 183.3K followers, 6892 engagements


"BREAKING: The U.S. and Netherlands have struck a landmark deal giving Dutch forces full access to the U.S. Air Forces next-gen Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The pact allows the Netherlands to shape European CCA requirements and co-produce ISR drones with General Atomics & VDL Defentec. First models expected next year. Source: Breaking Defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979141451226480710) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T11:04Z 183.3K followers, 19.6K engagements


"South Korea says activity has been detected at a North Korean missile launch site possibly signaling preparations to test the new Hwasong-20 ICBM. If confirmed this could be Pyongyangs most powerful missile test yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979184016550252632) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T13:53Z 183.3K followers, 6025 engagements


"NOW: Ukrainian long-range drone strike hits Moscow region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979345619711070260) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:35Z 183.3K followers, 4028 engagements


"Azerbaijan has reportedly received its first JF-17C Thunder fighter jets from  part of a $4.6B defence deal to acquire up to XX aircraft. A major boost for Bakus airpower and another export win for Pakistans JF-17 program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979674542852513813) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T22:22Z 183.3K followers, 15.3K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says the terror chain from Afghan soil into Pakistan will stop immediately adding that both nations will respect each others territory. A major diplomatic breakthrough after months of escalating cross-border tensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979710239697178844) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T00:44Z 183.3K followers, 21K engagements


"Israel launches airstrikes across Central and Southern Gaza after reporting a ceasefire breach near Rafah. Israel says its troops were targeted with anti-tank fire and snipers Hamas denies responsibility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979918798967697744) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T14:33Z 183.3K followers, 3384 engagements


"🚁 Lithuania has received its first two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters marking a major step in modernizing its air fleet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979919098831069536) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T14:34Z 183.3K followers, 4014 engagements


"NOW: Al Arabiya reports over XX Israeli airstrikes targeting Khan Younis tonight the heaviest bombardment in southern Gaza in weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979960981234286803) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T17:20Z 183.3K followers, 4909 engagements


"🚨 President Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to consider Russias terms to end the war citing Putins threat to destroy Ukraine if an agreement isnt reached"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979990752265425177) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T19:19Z 183.3K followers, 4742 engagements


"The F-22 Raptor is so advanced the U.S. banned its exporteven to NATO allies. With unmatched stealth and insane agility its scored a 108:0 kill ratio in training. Invisible. Untouchable. Unbeatable. 🛩 The most dominant fighter ever built"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1937845490856394928) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-06-25T12:09Z 183.2K followers, 595.6K engagements


"BREAKING: Indonesia approves a $450M loan to acquire Italys retired aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi planning to refit it for helicopters & Turkish Bayraktar TB3 naval drones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1969660598326870217) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-09-21T07:10Z 183.1K followers, 186.4K engagements


"BREAKING: Chinese scholar Victor Gao claims Beijing has a missile that can carry XX nukes + a hydrogen bomb and strike anywhere on Earth within XX minutes analysts say thats impossible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1970734235721101679) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-09-24T06:17Z 183K followers, 151.4K engagements


"Taiwan is looking to replace its aging Mirage 2000 fighters with French Rafale jets says Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1971512113979142252) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-09-26T09:48Z 183K followers, 38.7K engagements


"🚨 WSJ: Trump is weighing lifting restrictions on Ukraines use of U.S.-made long-range weapons potentially allowing strikes deep inside Russia. A move that could dramatically escalate the conflict"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1971786297414185160) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-09-27T03:57Z 183.1K followers, 81.1K engagements


"Germany just leveled up the HIMARS. Meet GMARS: 🔹Double missile pods XX rockets or X ATACMS 🔹8x8 chassis for insane offroad mobility 🔹Cruise missile capability in development (possibly 2027) Nothing beats German engineering. 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1972701823644717105) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-09-29T16:35Z 183.2K followers, 364.3K engagements


"Turkey has overtaken the U.S. and China to become the worlds leading drone exporter. Baykars Bayraktar TB2 and other systems now power 30+ nations and have been battle-tested in Ukraine Libya & Nagorno-Karabakh. In 2024 Turkey posted a record $XXX billion in defense exports In the first half of 2025 defense and aerospace exports surged to $XXXXX billion up XX% year-on-year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975416372424278483) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-07T04:22Z 183.2K followers, 130.9K engagements


"BREAKING: Bangladesh is finalizing a $XXX billion deal with China to acquire XX J-10CE multirole fighter jets. The purchase will significantly boost the Bangladesh Air Force and strengthen the nations air defense network Bangladeshi media reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975479601561571683) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-07T08:33Z 183K followers, 47.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Iran Kazakhstan India China Kyrgyzstan Russia & Uzbekistan join together to oppose US taking over Bagram military base in Afghanistan says joint statement after key talks in Russia. 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975566330930864374) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-07T14:18Z 183.1K followers, 9126 engagements


"🚨 BIG: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth greenlights the US Navys next-gen F/A-XX stealth fighter program after months of delay. Boeing and Northrop Grumman are competing for the multibillion-dollar contract to replace aging F/A-18 Super Hornets. Winner could be announced this week. Source: Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975692749547708578) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-07T22:40Z 183.2K followers, 14K engagements


"The US may seize Iranian-linked oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman as part of Trumps maximum pressure campaign reportedly with help from UAE and Bahrain. Source: Al-Mayadeen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975762705408794636) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-08T03:18Z 183.1K followers, 18.3K engagements


"BREAKING: Russia moves to withdraw from a 25-year nuclear deal with U.S. to dispose of plutonium used in nuclear weapons ending a key Cold War-era arms control pact. Source: Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975881975505605017) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-08T11:12Z 183K followers, 10.6K engagements


"JUST IN: Russia says it knows how to shoot down Tomahawk missiles that the Trump administration plans to send to Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975894849728729590) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-08T12:03Z 183.2K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Turkey is moving away from Iranian and Russian gas ramping up its own production and boosting U.S. LNG imports a shift that could meet over half of Turkeys gas needs by 2028 according to Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975935576554737997) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-08T14:45Z 183.2K followers, 22.1K engagements


"U.S. Army Selects Next-Gen Threat Detection System. Following successful testing the U.S. Army has accelerated the deployment of the Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS) developed by Northrop Grumman to enter service earlier than planned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976137310103273558) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-09T04:07Z 183.2K followers, 94.3K engagements


"Incredible skills watch this Black Hawk pilot perform stunning aerial maneuvers a video you dont get to see every day 🚁🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976311455244042729) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-09T15:39Z 183.3K followers, 10.9K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: U.S. defense firms Epirus and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have unveiled the Leonidas Autonomous Robotic (AR) a mobile counter-drone system combining Epirus Leonidas high-power microwave with GDLS TRX unmanned ground vehicle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976620027320434854) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-10T12:05Z 183.2K followers, 4013 engagements


"NATO will begin its annual nuclear deterrence drill Steadfast Noon next week hosted by the Netherlands. 🔹 XX aircraft from XX nations will take part. 🔹 Drills will simulate nuclear strike scenarios no live nukes used. 🔹 Bases in Belgium Britain Denmark and the Netherlands involved. 🔹 NATO says the exercise keeps its nuclear deterrent credible and ready. Source: Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976802232403116337) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T00:09Z 183.3K followers, 5483 engagements


"BREAKING: China has deployed its stealth GJ-11 Sharp Sword UCAVs to an operational airbase. Next-gen stealth drones are now combat-ready. 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976853049458278542) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T03:31Z 183K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Denmark is massively boosting Greenlands defense with $4.2B in new spending adding X Arctic ships drones patrol planes and a new Arctic HQ in Nuuk. Its also buying XX more F-35 jets from the US bringing its total to XX. Arctic security just went next level. Source: BBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976854193634755002) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T03:35Z 183.2K followers, 6873 engagements


"China begins flight training for its first batch of pilots on the X3-F land-based aircraft carrier a new hybrid flying car developed by Xiaopeng Huitian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977008701417677220) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T13:49Z 183.1K followers, 62.3K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Locals in Afghanistan are reporting heavy explosions near the Afghan border as the Pakistani Air Force pounds Afghan positions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977084986244448695) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T18:52Z 183.2K followers, 139.8K engagements


"Trump says the U.S. had to target Irans nuclear facilities otherwise Iran would have had a nuclear bomb within two months"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977525270463885525) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T00:02Z 183.3K followers, 10.2K engagements


"BREAKING: Japan has unveiled the worlds first autonomous hydrogen-powered tractor it drives itself and runs on a hydrogen fuel cell producing zero emissions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977577153404531193) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T03:28Z 183.2K followers, 12.9K engagements


"BREAKING: Chinas 6th-generation J-50 fighter jet has conducted another test flight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977661536014647626) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T09:03Z 183.2K followers, 16.1K engagements


"BREAKING: North Korea has likely received technical assistance from Russia for its submarine development South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back says"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977726087061729597) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T13:20Z 183.2K followers, 10.5K engagements


"An explosion has been reported in East Cairo Egypt the cause of the incident remains unknown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977728003128832382) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T13:27Z 183.2K followers, 29.1K engagements


"BREAKING: The Kremlin has warned that if the U.S. supplies Ukraine with long-range missiles it could end badly for everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977752319379775654) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T15:04Z 183K followers, 12.7K engagements


"🎖NOW: Egyptian President Al-Sisi to award President Trump the Order of the Nile Collar Egypts highest civilian honor for his role in strengthening U.S.Egypt ties and advancing peace in the Middle East"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977788138224591333) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T17:26Z 183.2K followers, 5553 engagements


"Venezuela closes its embassy in Norway following the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977796116969345506) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T17:58Z 183.3K followers, 6332 engagements


"👁 See before youre seen. Andurils EagleEye overlays real-time digital information onto the battlefield giving warfighters unmatched situational awareness and the edge over any threat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977803715202756855) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T18:28Z 183.2K followers, 8375 engagements


"BREAKING: Since Captain Ibrahim Traor took power Burkina Faso has earned over $XX billion from its gold mines Report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977949172876677347) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T04:06Z 183.2K followers, 7901 engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Turkish AKINCI UAV crashes in Kandil Sulaymaniyah region Iraq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978056419485036719) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T11:12Z 183.2K followers, 8873 engagements


"BREAKING: South Korea says Russian tech may have been used in North Koreas new Hwasong-20 ICBM revealed last week. Source: Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978061581222133957) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T11:33Z 183.2K followers, 16.2K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Coup in Madagascar The countrys elite military unit CAPSAT has seized power dismantling the government after weeks of mass protests and political unrest. President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled into hiding as soldiers take control of key state institutions. Crowds are gathering in Antananarivo as uncertainty grips the nation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978107301325136231) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T14:35Z 183.2K followers, 10.9K engagements


"JUST IN: President Trump announces plans to impose tariffs on any country that joins BRICS warning of economic consequences for nations expanding the bloc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978213499898581107) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T21:37Z 183.2K followers, 6953 engagements


"Multiple Pakistani airstrikes have been reported in Afghanistans capital Kabul targeting Afghan Taliban TTP and ISIS terror camps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978425156281278775) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T11:38Z 183.3K followers, 12.3K engagements


"According to reports Taliban intelligence (GDI) chief Abdul Haq Wasiq has been killed in Pakistani airstrikes along with other Afghan Taliban and TTP terrorists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978445625478775024) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T12:59Z 183.3K followers, 45K engagements


"🚨 UAV BLITZ OVER AFGHANISTAN Contrary to claims of Pakistani fighter jets bombing Kabul and Kandahar new indicators suggest the operation was executed by Pakistani combat drones (UCAVs). Pakistan operates South Asias largest and most diverse drone fleet capable of delivering precision-guided munitions (PGMs) up to 2000 lbs in weight. 🧵 Possible platforms involved: 🔹 AKINCI UCAV heavy Turkish drone with 1500+ kg payload long endurance and the ability to fire SOM stand-off cruise missiles MAM-series smart bombs and MK-82/83/84 precision bombs. 🔹 Wing Loong II Chinese MALE UCAV capable of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978467110092431847) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T14:24Z 183.3K followers, 40.5K engagements


"TRUMP: The Prime Minister of Pakistan said so beautifully You saved millions of lives. I think hes referring to the fact that a nuclear war with India was getting very close. Seven planes were shot down they dont talk about it but seven aircraft were lost"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978617413135741103) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T00:22Z 183K followers, 6151 engagements


"BREAKING: Trump reveals: We just ordered about XX brand-new B-2 bombers. I know Putin when I was riding with him in Alaska we passed a lot of them and he said That really did the trick. I said Yeah it did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978620927010029881) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T00:36Z 183.2K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Germany to discuss Eurofighter jet deliveries to Turkey after Airbuss request highlighting NATO collective defense priorities. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to Ankara on Friday to meet his Turkish counterpart signaling deeper military coordination in Europe and the Mediterranean. This could reshape regional airpower balance and strengthen NATOs southern flank"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978654155284865365) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T02:48Z 183.2K followers, 10.6K engagements


"NEW: U.S. President Trump will make an announcement from the Oval Office today at X PM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978676131214831905) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T04:15Z 183K followers, 9260 engagements


"BREAKING: President Trump declares the United States is now engaged in a trade war with China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978676618034843845) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T04:17Z 183.3K followers, 17.5K engagements


"🚨 KENYA: Chaos erupts at the funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as police open fire inside Kasarani Stadium. At least four people have been killed and several others injured amid violent clashes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978835443098464656) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T14:48Z 183.3K followers, 5328 engagements


"Hungarian PM Viktor Orbn hails the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Putin as great news for the peace-loving people of the world. We are ready signaling Hungarys full support for high-stakes diplomacy on Ukraine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978884165610127440) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T18:02Z 183.2K followers, 4246 engagements


"U.S. Special Operations helicopters likely from the elite 160th Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) were spotted flying within XX miles of Venezuela during Caribbean training missions. The flights coincide with Trump authorizing CIA covert ops inside Venezuela and U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats. Missions reportedly involve the MV Ocean Trader a mobile special ops base near Trinidad signaling a major U.S. buildup in the region. Source: Washington Post"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978971737888034976) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T23:50Z 183.2K followers, 6360 engagements


"BREAKING: Marco Rubio reveals that UFOs have been detected flying over restricted nuclear facilities and they are not ours according to the trailer of the documentary The Age of Disclosure which promises to shake Washington"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979010222459858998) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T02:22Z 183.3K followers, 11.2K engagements


"The White House has rejected a Venezuelan plan for President Maduro to step down in X years passing power to VP Delcy Rodriguez to finish his term until 2031 AP News"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979085708749914303) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T07:22Z 183.2K followers, 5354 engagements


"Saab to develop Swedens first unmanned stealth fighter jet designed to succeed the Gripen and usher in a new era of Nordic airpower"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979927577079824572) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T15:08Z 183.3K followers, 7838 engagements


"BREAKING: An Emirates SkyCargo XXX (EK9788) slid off Hong Kongs northern runway 07L this morning and ended up in the sea. Two ground workers died. All four crew members were rescued safely. The aircraft was declared a total loss and the runway is closed for investigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980123750923448579) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T04:07Z 183.3K followers, 2813 engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Navy awards Lockheed Martin $647M contract to boost Trident II D5 SLBM production 🔹 Options push value to $745M 🔹 Work runs through Sept 2030 🔹 Deployed on U.S. Ohio & UK Vanguard-class SSBNs 🔹 Range: 7400 km with lighter payloads up to 12000 km 🔹 Backbone of U.S. & UK nuclear deterrent Source: Defence Industry Europe/ Inside Defence (Video for illustrative purposes)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1974015260102439368) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-03T07:34Z 183.3K followers, 27.1K engagements


"A leaked document from Russias Rostec defence conglomerate reveals major fighter jet deals with multiple countries. Algeria XX Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighters + XX Su-34 strike aircraft. Ethiopia X Su-35 multirole fighters. If confirmed Algeria becomes the first foreign buyer of the Su-57 marking a major milestone for Russias next-gen stealth program. Deliveries are reportedly scheduled for 20242026 indicating contracts were signed before or shortly after the Ukraine invasion. Source: Defence Blog"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975112732749037832) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-06T08:15Z 183.3K followers, 108.1K engagements


"Ukraine says Russian missiles have begun deceiving the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system According to the Ukrainian Air Force technical modifications in Russian ballistic missiles have significantly reduced the systems effectiveness. Officials report that Russia is now using new quasi-ballistic flight profiles and multi-directional strike tactics making interception much harder. Data shows Ukraines interception rate fell from XX% in summer to just X% in September highlighting the growing impact of Russias evolving missile strategy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975484991975952695) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-07T08:54Z 183.3K followers, 367.7K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: U.S.-based Sikorsky a Lockheed Martin company unveils its new Nomad VTOL drone family runway-independent and capable of reconnaissance light attack logistics and more 🚁 These drones take off vertically like a helicopter and transition to airplane flight for long-range missions. Theyre scalable from small tactical UAVs to Black Hawk-class featuring hybrid-electric propulsion and autonomous MATRIX technology for full mission automation. Sikorsky says Nomads could serve defense naval and civilian roles from Indo-Pacific operations to wildfire response. Source: The Aviationist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1975527012778533196) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-07T11:41Z 183.3K followers, 63.9K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Venezuelas Maduro activates the Independence XXX Plan after U.S. aggressive maneuvers in the Caribbean deploying troops air defenses and militias across Caracas and northern regions. Pic Credit: @Arr3ch0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976117514204742020) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-09T02:48Z 183.3K followers, 8537 engagements


"BREAKING: India starts paying for Russian oil in Chinese Yuan officially bypassing the U.S. dollar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976138336478830926) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-09T04:11Z 183.3K followers, 17.6K engagements


"NOW: Ceasefire Celebrations Erupt in Gaza Scenes from Al-Aqsa Hospital central Gaza Strip show people marking the newly reached ceasefire agreement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976148204375904607) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-09T04:50Z 183.3K followers, 4446 engagements


"BREAKING: China has intensified customs inspections on Nvidia and other high-end U.S. AI chip imports aiming to push local firms away from American tech and boost its own AI industry FT reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976617281418658208) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-10T11:54Z 183.3K followers, 10.9K engagements


"🚨BREAKING: The AC-130J Ghostrider Americas fifth-generation gunship has arrived in Puerto Rico just off the coast of Venezuela. The aircraft was spotted armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles signaling heightened U.S. military readiness in the region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976768031713116420) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-10T21:53Z 183.3K followers, 123.6K engagements


"BREAKING: Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro has ordered the Venezuelan military to prepare for an imminent U.S. attack amid rapidly escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington. Military units have been placed on high alert with Maduro accusing the U.S. of plotting aggressive actions against Venezuela. (Video for illustrative purposes)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976807764761489442) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T00:31Z 183.3K followers, 99.6K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Algeria approves record $XX BILLION defense budget for 2026 The largest in its history equal to a quarter of total public spending dwarfing Moroccos $13.4B and Tunisias $1.4B. 🔹 Up from $21.6B in 2024 🔹 Comes amid falling oil revenues & a $40B fiscal deficit 🔹 Reflects a major militarized pivot prioritizing defense over education & infrastructure 🔹 Driven by Sahel instability border tensions and the Western Sahara rivalry Algeria is arming up and reshaping the balance of power in North Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1976961354373411065) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-11T10:41Z 183.3K followers, 151.9K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Pakistani forces released footage showing the capture of one of many Afghan Taliban Humvees abandoned by the Taliban as they fled. A Pakistani soldier can be seen hoisting the national flag on the captured Humvee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977238038720979328) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-12T05:00Z 183.3K followers, 224.6K engagements


"🚨 WATCH: How Afghanistan underestimated nuclear-armed Pakistan its border offensive backfired and the Taliban lost XX border posts instead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977591382991913125) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T04:25Z 183.3K followers, 439.6K engagements


"The U.S. is lagging in deploying hypersonic weapons even as Russia and China already field advanced projectiles. Hypersonic missiles can fly at extreme speeds carry nuclear warheads travel low to avoid detection and transform modern warfare. China recently showcased a carrier-killer hypersonic missile while Ukraine reports Russia has used hypersonic strikes against Kiev. The U.S. now faces growing pressure to close the gap in this strategic arms race. Source: Bloomberg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977800325307482570) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T18:15Z 183.3K followers, 11.4K engagements


"GREECE MEDIA: The TurkiyeQatar strategic alliance is becoming a major challenge for Greek defense. While Ankara rushes to buy XX Eurofighter jets from Qatar the Qatari Air Force has reportedly shared with Trkiye full data on the strengths and weaknesses of the French-made Rafale fighters it operates. Six Qatari Rafale F3 aircraft stationed in Trkiye for training are giving Ankara the chance to learn how to counter Greek Rafales. Some reports claim Trkiye had earlier shared intel with Pakistan about Indias Rafales aiding Pakistans J-10C victories in mock air battles. QatarTurkiye cooperation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977951726054293544) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T04:16Z 183.3K followers, 24.2K engagements


"BREAKING: China unveils the Panther touted as the worlds fastest robotic dog at XXXX m/sautonomous potentially weaponized and built for future battlefields"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977972558726381636) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T05:39Z 183.3K followers, 22.2K engagements


"NOW: Pakistan releases footage of the controlled demolition of Afghan border posts that were captured by Pakistani forces during recent border clashes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978083680317841670) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T13:01Z 183.3K followers, 80.8K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Boeing has secured a $XXX BILLION U.S. contract to produce over 3000 PAC-3 missile seekers through 2030 as global demand for air & missile defense surges amid wars in Europe and the Middle East. Each PAC-3 seeker a compact Ka-band radar in the missiles nose turns physics into precision guiding the hit-to-kill interceptor at hypersonic speeds. Production will rise to XXX units per year strengthening U.S. and allied stockpiles against new-generation threats including ballistic cruise and hypersonic missiles. The deal marks one of the largest missile guidance system contracts in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978104215986684268) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-14T14:22Z 183.3K followers, 12.2K engagements


"BREAKING: Pakistani small VTOL drones take out another Afghan Taliban Humvee rendering it completely useless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978354624772890689) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-15T06:57Z 183.3K followers, 64.7K engagements


"BREAKING: Russia deploys S-400 air defense systems in Belarus expanding radar coverage over Poland Lithuania & parts of Germany"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978680137898950844) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T04:31Z 183.3K followers, 21.8K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: China rejects Trumps demand to halt Russian oil imports We refuse all pressure and coercion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978722334212297100) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T07:19Z 183.3K followers, 36.2K engagements


"JUST IN: Indonesia signs $9B deal to buy XX Chinese J-10C jets its first-ever non-Western fighter purchase"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978727148509691942) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T07:38Z 183.3K followers, 35.8K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: The Shenyang J-35 can carry up to XX long-range missiles X PL-15s (300+ km) X PL-10s (30 km) and X CM-98 stealth cruise missiles according to a report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978752486346301620) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T09:18Z 183.3K followers, 31.1K engagements


"South Korea releases CGI footage of its new K239 Chunmoo XXX the worlds first rocket artillery system combining long-range rockets with loitering munitions and CTMASBM anti-ship missiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978754820157702545) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T09:28Z 183.3K followers, 25.8K engagements


"JUST IN: Turkey to acquire XX C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the UK. Turkish media reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978770525158564257) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T10:30Z 183.3K followers, 19.1K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Bangladesh is set to purchase XX JF-17 Block-III fighter jets from Pakistan according to Bangladeshi media reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978830188843507882) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T14:27Z 183.3K followers, 24.5K engagements


"🚨 A newly spotted Chinese submarine features an X-shaped rudder and a top-mounted module likely designed for deploying a small submersible signaling a new phase in Chinas undersea experimentation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978849818173657543) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T15:45Z 183.3K followers, 13.4K engagements


"🚨 XX years ago today October XX 1964 China conducted its first nuclear test at Lop Nur test site Xinjiang. Device name: XXX Type: Plutonium-based fission bomb Yield: XX kilotons (comparable to the Hiroshima bomb) Test method: Ground tower detonation This test officially made China the fifth nuclear-armed country in the world reshaping Asias strategic landscape"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978868870229430626) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T17:01Z 183.3K followers, 67.9K engagements


"JUST IN: Lockheed Martin is progressing toward flight testing its extreme-range cruise missile (AGM-158 XR) developed in-house amid significant customer interest a company executive told Axios. The missile unveiled just over a year ago marks a major step in long-range strike capabilities. Source: Axios"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979020455781765176) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T03:03Z 183.3K followers, 15.3K engagements


"🚁 NOW: The 7th China Helicopter Exposition kicks off today The Z-10 helicopter wowed the crowd with a powerful flight demonstration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979022264856432851) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T03:10Z 183.3K followers, 20.9K engagements


"BREAKING: Venezuela has placed its Su-30MK2V jets on high alert with media reporting they are patrolling the Caribbean coast. These jets could be armed with Kh-31 supersonic anti-ship missiles (Mach 3+ XXX km range). XX operational out of XX purchased. Kh-31 carries a XXX kg warhead for precision strikes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979030266053087622) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T03:42Z 183.3K followers, 47.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Video shows unusual military mobilization in Arroyo Puerto Rico around XXX U.S. Marines artillery soldiers arrived at El Faro Beach as Trump authorizes the CIA to operate in Venezuela. Video courtesy of @DianerysC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979035890358931667) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T04:04Z 183.3K followers, 70.1K engagements


"Gen. Jack Keane says if Tomahawks are sent to Ukraine a primary first target should be the Yelabuga drone factory in Russia a site alleged to be staffed by 20000 North Korean workers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979041693232988578) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T04:28Z 183.3K followers, 6045 engagements


"NEW: Pakistani troops come under a SVBIED attack in Khaddi North Waziristan. According to Pakistani media HGBs JFM (Jaish e Fursan Muhammad) claims responsibility. Pakistani security forces killed X terrrists on the spot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979066623081222187) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T06:07Z 183.3K followers, 10.9K engagements


"BREAKING: Saudi Arabia is negotiating a new defense pact with the U.S. modeled after Americas security agreement with Qatar says Financial Times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979118853377417724) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T09:34Z 183.3K followers, 6822 engagements


"🚨 German FM Wadephul: Germany & Turkiye face challenges in boosting NATO defense. Trkiye can strengthen deterrence with Eurofighter jets and remains a key NATO strategic partner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979129810204135925) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T10:18Z 183.3K followers, 4495 engagements


"Turkey plans to supply military equipment including armored vehicles drones artillery missiles and air-defense systems to northern Syria. The deal also allows targeting Kurdish militants along the entire Syrian border avoiding tensions with Israel. Source: Bloomberg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979135108985819595) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T10:39Z 183.3K followers, 9218 engagements


"NOW: President Trump says 'NO' when asked if China tariffs will remain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979151339201663102) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T11:43Z 183.3K followers, 8250 engagements


"JUST IN: British newspaper Financial Times: Saudi Arabia is seeking an advanced defense agreement with the US that includes the supply of F-35 stealth fighters which would feature specifications superior to some regional variants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979177350219862062) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T13:27Z 183.3K followers, 38.7K engagements


"The ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been extended for another XX hours with new talks scheduled in Doha tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979178403636142369) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T13:31Z 183.3K followers, 10.2K engagements


"BREAKING: Chinas President Xi Jinping has removed General He Weidong the countrys No. X military officer in a sweeping purge targeting top commanders for corruption and disloyalty. Source: Wall Street Journal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979180212832342021) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T13:38Z 183.3K followers, 36.9K engagements


"BREAKING: The U.S. Army has selected Lockheed Martins Spike NLOS for the next phase of its Long-Range Missile Program. Lockheed Martin received a $XX million Phase-2 contract to integrate the Spike NLOS onto an Infantry Squad Vehicle giving U.S. forces the ability to hit hidden or distant targets with precision. 🔹 Originally developed by Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems the Spike NLOS is now produced under license by Lockheed Martin in the U.S. A major leap in mobile precision warfare"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979202382576914788) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T15:06Z 183.3K followers, 5663 engagements


". REPORT: Venezuela has deployed around 17000 soldiers near the Colombian border citing security operations and rising tensions in the region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979207341649334514) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T15:26Z 183.3K followers, 9271 engagements


"Pakistans Defence Minister says all Afghans living on Pakistani soil must now return to their homeland. He stated that the era of temporary stay and open borders is over Pakistans land and resources belong to its XXX million citizens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979213176316039652) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T15:49Z 183.3K followers, 11.5K engagements


"🚨BREAKING: Pakistan has carried out airstrikes on TTP and ISIS terror camps in Afghanistans Paktia province. Dozens of militants are reported killed as Pakistan targets terrorist hideouts along the border"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979230614416166971) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T16:58Z 183.3K followers, 90.3K engagements


"Japans Kawasaki Heavy Industries is reportedly negotiating a partnership to develop engines for Germanys Taurus cruise missiles potentially linked to the new Taurus Neo variant. Germany plans to buy around XXX upgraded missiles with deliveries set to begin in 2029"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979335853739843880) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T23:56Z 183.3K followers, 7610 engagements


"BREAKING: China unveils quantum radar technology capable of detecting even the most advanced U.S. stealth jets La Razn reports. Beijing says mass production of the system is underway a major step in next-gen air defense and radar tech"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979340999618105380) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:17Z 183.3K followers, 41.4K engagements


"🚨 The U.S. is set to expand its B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet like never before 🛩 Cold War-era B-2 remains the only stealth bomber ever used in combat. Each costs $XXX billion keeping the fleet small for decades; new orders could total $XX billion. Range: 6000 miles nonstop just two pilots can strike targets overseas with zero refueling. A massive boost to Americas long-range strike capability"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979342179501040019) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:22Z 183.3K followers, 35.8K engagements


"President Trump says the U.S. attacked a submarine used for large-scale drug trafficking emphasizing it was not an innocent group of people aboard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979343517710454994) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:27Z 183.3K followers, 4302 engagements


"NEW: Zelensky reveals he held a lengthy productive meeting with Trump during which both leaders agreed to avoid public comments on long-range strikes into Russia aiming to prevent escalation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979346235007078614) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:38Z 183.3K followers, 4050 engagements


"BREAKING: U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez says Putins spokespeople are threatening Trumps Mar-a-Lago with missiles from Cuba. America will not stand idly by while Russia and its allies target our homeland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979350577944592762) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:55Z 183.3K followers, 52.3K engagements


"Turkey refuses to buy XX F-16 Block XX jets from the US unless it gets full software ownership.  Turkish media reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979384173300453882) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T03:08Z 183.3K followers, 13.8K engagements


"China has unveiled the Cobra a coaxial double-rotor compound tailpropulsion high-speed helicopter concept at the 2025 Tianjin Direct Aviation Expo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979397327292109301) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T04:01Z 183.3K followers, 21.1K engagements


"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed that just as the U.S. is preparing a plan to end the Gaza war a draft peace agreement should also be prepared for Ukraine. Axios"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979509291141984461) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T11:26Z 183.3K followers, 5045 engagements


"BREAKING: A Cameroon-flagged oil tanker issued a distress call off Yemens Ahwar after an explosion onboard around XX nautical miles from the coast. All XX crew members reportedly prepared to abandon ship as rescue operations began. The cause of the blast remains unclear. Source: Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979543561214554340) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T13:42Z 183.3K followers, 8294 engagements


"BANGLADESH: Massive fire erupts at Dhakas Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport all flights suspended as flames engulf the cargo terminal. Thick smoke covers the area with fears of hazardous materials fueling the blaze"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979551724890177624) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T14:14Z 183.3K followers, 5322 engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro sends a message to the U.S.: Not war just peace. Not war just peace to the people of the United States. A rare English-language appeal from Maduro as tensions with Washington rise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979553306319163403) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T14:21Z 183.3K followers, 19.9K engagements


"US Vice President J.D. Vance observed a Marine Corps amphibious assault demonstration in California showcasing the latest advancements in US amphibious warfare and joint-force operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979711385677529179) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T00:49Z 183.3K followers, 7468 engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered a regime change operation and military action against Venezuela per Financial Times. A U.S. Caribbean military buildup initially framed as an anti-drug mission has now shifted into a campaign to pressure Nicols Maduro to step down. It began with strikes on Venezuelan vessels accused of trafficking signaling that Washingtons confrontation with Caracas has entered a new phase"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979749968681558239) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T03:22Z 183.3K followers, 12.5K engagements


"🚨BREAKING: Exclusive footage shows Azerbaijani Air Force JF-17s at Baku Airport. The first batch of JF-17C Thunder fighter jets has arrived from Pakistan marking the start of deliveries under a $4.6B deal for up to XX aircraft. This could be a game-changer for Azerbaijans airpower"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979760743680803011) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T04:05Z 183.3K followers, 73.5K engagements


"Israeli PM Netanyahu: Our eyes are on Iran our war with it is not over yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979806981763617236) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T07:09Z 183.3K followers, 9291 engagements


"BREAKING: Chinas unmanned stealth bomber takes flight 42m wingspan now larger than the US B-21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979906717233098813) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T13:45Z 183.3K followers, 149.2K engagements


"BREAKING: China says it has irrefutable evidence that the United States carried out cyber attacks on its critical networks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979908955011686592) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T13:54Z 183.3K followers, 12K engagements


"China releases new footage of its 5th-generation J-20 stealth fighters. Estimates suggest over XXX J-20s are already in service with plans to field 1000 by 2030"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979935084086972584) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T15:38Z 183.3K followers, 63.1K engagements


"NEW: Colombian President Petro claims Trump is targeting Venezuelas oil: The United States wants Venezuelas and Guyanas oil oil greed is driving the tensions including missile incidents affecting fishermen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979968843205472320) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T17:52Z 183.3K followers, 4547 engagements


"🚨BREAKING: The FBI is probing a hunting stand reportedly positioned with a direct view of where former President Trump disembarks from Air Force One at Palm Beach FL according to Fox News"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979970564598243700) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T17:59Z 183.3K followers, 7155 engagements


"BREAKING: In 2024 SpaceX carried out XXX of the U.S.s XXX space launches accounting for XX% of all American orbital missions. 🚀 Without SpaceX the U.S. could have fallen behind China in the race to space. Elon Musks rockets arent just launching theyre keeping America at the forefront of orbital exploration. 🌎✨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980030072158327268) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T21:55Z 183.3K followers, 3112 engagements


"🚨 US ramps up military presence in the Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela edge closer to war. 🔹 10000+ troops deployed (Puerto Rico USVI Cuba) 🔹 12+ Navy ships including LCS DDGs & oilers 🔹 B-52H & F-35B bomber attack demo 🔹 AC-130J Ghostriders in Puerto Rico 🔹 Special forces near Trinidad & Tobago 🔹 Drones Reapers Poseidons & helicopters active across region 🔹 New radar & ammo bunkers in St. Croix & Rafael Hernndez Airport 🔹 Joint Task Force under II MEF activated The Caribbean is now a massive U.S. operational hub ready for rapid strike and surveillance across the region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980113549038162202) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T03:27Z 183.3K followers, 5321 engagements


"JUST IN: President Trump says the U.S. will maintain massive tariffs on India until the country stops purchasing Russian oil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980134036443193390) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T04:48Z 183.3K followers, 2082 engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: The first F-47 6th-generation fighter is now under construction. USAF targets its first flight in 2028 marking a major leap in air dominance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1970168105239511431) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-09-22T16:47Z 183.3K followers, 70.8K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Afghan Taliban have abandoned hundreds of Humvees they were using to move toward the Pakistan border after Pakistani jets and drones appeared overhead and struck some"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977234852589322584) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-12T04:48Z 183.3K followers, 236.9K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: Anduril has unveiled EagleEye a next-generation AI-powered combat helmet that gives soldiers superpowers. Developed in partnership with Meta Oakley Qualcomm and Gentex EagleEye integrates augmented reality live threat tracking and AI mission command directly into the warfighters helmet. 🔹Enhanced Perception: Real-time HUD overlays and 3D blue-force tracking let soldiers see through the fog of war and identify threats even behind obstacles. 🔹Lethal Connectivity: Operators can control drones call fire missions and coordinate with robotic teammates all hands-free through AI."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1977798161969361327) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-13T18:06Z 183.3K followers, 80.2K engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: China plans to mass-produce flying cars in 2026 aiming to revolutionize urban transport and futuristic mobility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1978866642458124612) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-16T16:52Z 183.3K followers, 66.1K engagements


"According to Turkish media with the XXX ER missile system Turkey gains air-to-surface strikes beyond XXX km from armed UAVs. In practice: an AKINCI could hit a target XXX km away with pinpoint precision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979136196220719555) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T10:43Z 183.3K followers, 3286 engagements


"JUST IN: South Korea begins serial production of the Hyunmoo-5 missile equipped with an 8-ton penetrative warhead Defense Minister An Gyu Baek announced on October 17"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979332637983674594) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-17T23:44Z 183.3K followers, 4795 engagements


"Ukraines The Lasar Group has destroyed a Russian BM-30 Smerch at a striking distance of over XX km from the frontline in Kherson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979347442031292564) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:42Z 183.3K followers, 4213 engagements


"🚨 The U.S. B-52 Sky Beast bomber has been deployed near the coasts of Venezuela The countdown for a change in Venezuela has already begun It seems the fate of Maduro the Venezuelan president who allegedly heads one of the largest drug cartels could be similar to Manuel Noriega the Panamanian ruler who was captured tried and sentenced to XX years in U.S. prisons. 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979349452029845684) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T00:50Z 183.3K followers, 30.9K engagements


"🚨 NEW JERSEY UFO MYSTERY SOLVED A private defense contractor has reportedly taken credit for last years New Jersey UFO and drone panic revealing that the mysterious lights seen over the state were actually part of a secret test flight of a manned experimental aircraft under a private government contract. The company unveiled the same bizarre four-winged craft at the U.S. Armys UAS and Launched Effects Summit at Fort Rucker stunning attendees with its silent maneuvers and otherworldly movements. Witnesses said the aircraft looked so unconventional that even drone experts felt like they were"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979664027895926958) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-18T21:40Z 183.3K followers, 16.7K engagements


"JUST IN: US Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith: The next fight is coming. Trust me its coming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979708982941106323) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T00:39Z 183.3K followers, 10.8K engagements


"BREAKING: Iranian media claims Iran tested an ICBM with a 10000 km range. Gen. Mohammad Tehrani Moghaddam brother of Irans missile program founder Hasan Tehrani Moghaddam commented on the launch at a conference noting it was meant to show missile capabilities to its intended audience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979763955221627384) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T04:18Z 183.3K followers, 39.7K engagements


"✈ Putins Il-96-300PU isnt just a plane its a flying fortress. Equipped with lasers infrared jammers armor and carrying the nuclear button it flies with a fighter escort and relay aircraft showcasing extreme strategic protection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979813643232682090) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T07:35Z 183.3K followers, 7108 engagements


"BREAKING: Donald Trump accuses Colombian President of having ties to drug trafficking announces an end to all U.S. payments and subsidies to Colombia over drug production"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979917295133823332) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T14:27Z 183.3K followers, 4099 engagements


"JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. could disarm Hamas if necessary but rules out any boots on the ground calling the region a very violent part of the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979923763002318948) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T14:53Z 183.3K followers, 3023 engagements


"Trump on Ukraine: We cant give all our weapons to Ukraine. I was very good to Zelensky but I cant jeopardize the United States. Explaining why he held back on supplying Tomahawk missiles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1979936103936258058) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-19T15:42Z 183.3K followers, 3945 engagements


"BREAKING: South Korea set to deploy the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by end of 2025 capable of carrying an 8-ton warhead with destructive power comparable to tactical nukes says Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back. (Video for illustrative purposes)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980113100688019559) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T03:25Z 183.3K followers, 2153 engagements


"💥 Did you know In 2025 only X countries hold nuclear weapons and together they control over 12000 warheads: United States 5177 Russia 5459 China XXX France XXX United Kingdom XXX India XXX Pakistan XXX Israel XX North Korea XX ⚠ Fact: South Africa gave up its nuclear program voluntarily in the 1990s. 🌍 Total arsenal: 12241 warheads. Nine countries. One world. Every weapon matters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980118336290885951) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T03:46Z 183.3K followers, 5907 engagements


"Bangladesh is planning to purchase XX Eurofighter Typhoon jets according to local media reports. A major boost for the countrys air defense capabilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980139009759392107) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T05:08Z 183.3K followers, 2226 engagements


"NEW: President Trump confirms a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October XX at the APEC summit in South Korea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980141197751718396) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T05:17Z 183.3K followers, 1822 engagements


"BREAKING: China has unveiled an amphibious robot dog capable of operating on land and water. A glimpse into the future of versatile robotics and autonomous technology"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Defence_Index/status/1980144143973449923) [@Defence_Index](/creator/x/Defence_Index) 2025-10-20T05:28Z 183.3K followers, 1861 engagements