ACDC News & Views

1. Pakistan downs 5 Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at 6 sites: officials https://www.dawn.com/ 2. Pakistan successfully tests launch of short-range Abdali ballistic missile https://www.dawn.com/news/1908176/ 3. Pakistan tests launch...

1. New North Korean Atomic Submarine Escalates Nuclear Arms Race https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/04/new-north-korean-atomic-submarine-escalates-nuclear-arms-race/ 2.  Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter https://apnews.com/article/iran-rejects-direct-negotiations-trump-letter-us-c414743a567c574b6f48f64a2e889f31 3.  Iran will have 'no...

1. Pakistan warns of surging global military spending, arms race fueled by AI https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2596373/pakistan 2. Pakistan Approves Establishment of National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Center https://defensetalks.com/pakistan-approves-establishment-of-national-intelligence-fusion-and-threat-assessment-center/ 3.  Pakistan Navy’s PNS...

  1. Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/24/iran-signals-willingness-to-hold-nuclear-talks-with-europeans 2.  Iran ‘extremely cautious’ about success of nuclear talks with the US https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/26/iran-us-resume-talks-in-oman-to-hammer-out-deal-on-nuclear-programme 3. US Approves Strategic Military Sale of...

1.  Iran, Russia, China discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme at Beijing meeting https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/14/iran-russia-china-discuss-tehrans-nuclear-programme-at-beijing-meeting 2. Macron announces more Rafale jets for nuclear deterrence https://news.az/news/macron-announces-more-rafale-jets-for-nuclear-deterrence 3. France to reopen fourth nuclear air base as...

  1. Pakistan–Morocco Joint Military Exercise Commences in Cherat https://wenewsenglish.pk/pakistan-morocco-joint-military-exercise-commences-in-cherat/ 2. AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/aukus-exemption-us-defence-trade-controls-doesnt-cover-nuclear-subs-officials-2025-04-15/ 3. Arms Control Is Not Dead Yet https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/arms-control-not-dead-yet 4. Iran,...

  1. Iran-US talks updates: Two sides to hold more nuclear discussions https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/4/19/iran-us-talks-live-nuclear-discussions-to-begin-in-italys-rome 2. Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/21/iran-to-consult-china-after-accusing-israel-of-undermining-nuclear-talks-with-us 3. Iraq to Host...

1. US intel report: Iran ‘not building nuclear weapon’ https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/25/745036/Iran-not-building-nuclear-weapons-US-intel-report 2. US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/23/us-wants-to-negotiate-with-iran-on-nuclear-programme-us-envoy 3.  US Threatens 'All Options on the Table'...

1. France's Macron is ready to discuss nuclear deterrence for Europe https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/frances-macron-is-ready-discuss-nuclear-deterrence-europe-2025-03-01/ 2. Putin Agrees to Help Trump Broker Nuclear Talks With Iran https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-04/iran-putin-to-help-trump-broker-nuclear-talks-with-tehran 3. Rubio signs to expedite delivery of...

​ 1. Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-blasts-confrontational-macron-speech-russian-threat-nuclear-weapons-2025-03-06/ 2.  North Korea fires missiles after slamming US-South Korea drills https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-calls-us-south-korea-drills-dangerous-provocative-act-2025-03-09/ 3.  North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the...