Mastodawn

Japan's deployment of long-range missiles and advanced strike systems marks a major shift from its traditional defensive posture, signaling a need for new strategy amid regional threats and allied pressure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/04/03/japans-long-range-counterstrike-move/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #sdf #sanaitakaichi #defense #defenseministry #shinjirokoizumi #missiles #northkorea #china #kumamoto #shizuoka

Japan’s counterstrike move reflects rising regional challenges

Japan has for some time debated the acquisition and deployment of 'strike capabilities' that can hit adversaries from considerable distances.

The Japan Times

News Beep 20h ago

Which countries side with the U.S. and Iran

Just last night, Iran’s foreign minister said…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/467165/

News Beep 22h ago

Which countries side with the U.S. and Iran

Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines 1d ago

Friday, April 3, 2026

Europe's centralized grid remains its vulnerability -- Russian missiles strike apartment buildings in Kharkiv -- Ukraine strikes airfield in occupied Crimea, destroys An-72 aircraft and Orion drone base -- Vance to visit Hungary for talks with Orban days before election ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/friday-april-3-2026/

The Japan Times 1d ago

Japan's order for hundreds of Tomahawk missiles from the United States is under threat as the American-Israeli war with Iran burns through inventories. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/03/japan/japan-tomahawk-missiles-delayed/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #missiles #us #iran #defense #defenseministry

Japan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by U.S. use in Iran

Tomahawk missiles are a centerpiece of Tokyo's new strategy of equipping itself with long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges from China and North Korea.

The Japan Times

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)1d ago

‘Who doesn’t enjoy a good catfight story?’: Kallas shrugs off von der Leyen tensions https://www.politico.eu/article/kaja-kallas-ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-power-struggle/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #ForeignAffairs #Foreignpolicy #Intelligence #Missiles #Security #Politics #Defense #Drones #Media

‘Who doesn’t enjoy a good catfight story?’: Kallas shrugs off von der Leyen tensions

EU top diplomat downplays reports of rivalry with Commission president.

POLITICO

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)1d ago

Officials warn US is running out of targets to strike in Iran https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/02/trump-vows-to-keep-attacking-iran-but-hes-running-out-of-targets-to-hit-00856497?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Infrastructure #Energyprices #Negotiations #SocialMedia #Department #MiddleEast #Munitions #Conflict #Military #Missiles #Pentagon #Security #Bridges #Defense #Exports #Media #Water #Oil #War

Officials warn US is running out of targets to strike in Iran

Iran is fighting a different kind of war, one less focused on military tactics than economics.

Politico

KilleansRow 🇺🇲 🇺🇦🍀1d ago

#Foreign and #Domestic #Emergencies Dept: How many mines does it take to close the #StraitofHormuz ? Not many, particularly if your an #Insurer of #Shipping thru the area. Now include #Missiles, #Drones and #SmallExplodingBoats and you have some idea regarding what’s in play. Imbecile leadership can’t process this. Likewise #Military leaders don’t train for war with insurance companies. “ Not Our Problem “ as they are fond of saying.These bits are just tip of iceberg wrt how dangerous things are

News Beep 1d ago

Europe up for policing Hormuz — but only if the fighting stops – POLITICO

The virtual meeting came days after the U.S. presiden…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/465595/

Hacker News 1d ago

US Burned 14 Years of Missiles in 30 Days

https://trendytechtribe.com/energy/us-burned-14-years-missiles-30-days

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The US Burned 14 Years of Missiles in 30 Days | Trendy Tech Tribe

The US fired 850 Tomahawk missiles in 30 days but buys only 57 a year. As munitions run dry, the Pentagon pivots to ground troops in Iran, guaranteeing the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, European gas storage hits crisis levels, and Western energy prices keep climbing.