Defense Videos
Defense Videos
Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed, plunging the Islamic Republic into its deepest leadership crisis in 47 years. Analyst Karim Sadjadpour explains how hard‑liners, pragmatists, and the supreme leader’s family are scrambling to fill the power vacuum. He also assesses the likelihood of street protests, Kurdish militia incursions, and foreign (U.S./Israeli) involvement. The discussion highlights why the regime’s survival hinges on balancing ideology with pragmatic security calculations.
The video traces U.S.-Iran hostility from the 1953 CIA-backed removal of democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and the installation of the U.S.-supported Shah, through the Shah’s repressive rule and the 1979 Islamic Revolution led by Ruhollah Khomeini. It highlights...
The latest episode of Planetary Radio’s Space Policy Edition asks whether a genuine space race exists between the United States and China. Host Casey Drier interviews former NASA adviser Dr. Patrick Bisha, who outlines how U.S. policymakers have increasingly framed...
Leonardo (LDO) surged 17% in 2026, positioning itself among Europe’s top‑performing defense equities. The rally follows a stronger-than‑expected 2025 earnings release and reflects heightened demand driven by fresh Middle‑East conflicts and broader geopolitical tension. The company posted 11% year‑on‑year revenue growth,...
The video outlines the Trump administration’s three‑pronged strategy for U.S. military operations, centering on a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget, a declared national mobilization, and deeper burden‑sharing with allies. It frames these moves as a direct response to emerging global threats...
The Check 6 podcast examined the rapid escalation of hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury (or Roaring Lion). Within hours of a White House green light on Feb. 27, coordinated air strikes targeted Iranian air defenses,...
The Atlantic Council panel examined Syria’s path toward economic reintegration, emphasizing how renewed U.S.–Turkey cooperation could shape the country’s reconstruction. Participants highlighted the lingering fallout from fifteen years of war—mass refugee flows, security threats from the PKK, ISIS and Iran,...
The video showcases an unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, 40 mm model, presented in a striking pink‑gold finish. The creator, Tyler, walks viewers through the sleek packaging, noting the premium aesthetics of both the watch and its box,...
The United States launched Operation Epic Fury, striking nearly 200 Iranian targets within 72 hours. The attacks focused on infrastructure that enables Iran to move data and conduct space‑warfare operations. Admiral Brad Cooper highlighted the bomber force’s role in degrading...
Elbridge Colby, the State Department’s under secretary for policy, dismissed the narrative that the United States has softened its stance toward China under President Trump. He argued that Washington maintains a clear set of objectives that reflect American interests and...
Eric Ciaramella, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, discussed his Foreign Affairs article outlining how European states can rearm Ukraine without U.S. assistance. He highlighted joint financing, pooled procurement, and direct arms sales as viable pathways, while acknowledging funding gaps...
In a recent interview, former U.S. official James Acton examined the nuclear fallout from recent U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities, questioning the administration’s claim of an imminent non‑nuclear missile threat. Acton noted there is no publicly available evidence supporting a looming...
In a Fourcast episode, Channel 4 News correspondents discuss how the United States has historically betrayed Kurdish allies, citing broken promises in Syria and Iraq. The panel, featuring Secunder Kermani, Lindsey Hilsum, and Anushka Asthana, examines the geopolitical fallout and the impact on regional...
Beirut is experiencing renewed displacement and fear after a sudden escalation between Hezbollah and Israel following the outbreak of war in Iran. Air strikes and rocket barrages have struck residential areas, particularly in the southern outskirts, forcing roughly 400 people...
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated strike aimed at Iran's senior leadership, missile and nuclear facilities, naval assets, and proxy forces. Tehran responded with missile attacks against Israeli targets, U.S. bases, and...
The video examines Iran’s nuclear program, tracing its origins to the 1950s under the Shah and highlighting its resilience through political upheaval and conflict. It argues that the initiative survived the 1979 Islamic Revolution and could endure another regime change. Key...
The video outlines practical tips for rapid language acquisition through immersion techniques that can be applied without relocating abroad. It recommends creating a home immersion environment by switching your phone’s language and consuming media—like movies—in the target language. These everyday...
The video examines growing concern that the Gulf war could expand as regional actors and European allies move from diplomatic caution to potential military engagement. Analysts note that Gulf states, feeling threatened, may feel obligated to respond, while the United Kingdom,...
Peter Zeihan explains that Washington is urging Kyiv to stop striking Russian oil infrastructure that serves American oil majors’ investments in Central Asia. The request stems from recent Ukrainian drone attacks on the Novorossiysk terminal, a key Black Sea loading...
The Atlantic Council hosted Export‑Import Bank Chairman John Jovanovic to outline the U.S. administration’s blueprint for restoring global competitiveness. Jovanovic framed the bank’s mission around four strategic pillars—returning to fundamentals to re‑industrialize America, asserting energy dominance, securing supply‑chain resilience,...
U.S. and Israeli forces have struck key Iranian drone launch sites and weapons launchers in the newly‑named Operation Epic Fury, achieving a measurable drop in Iranian drone and missile activity over the past 24 hours. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and...
Operation Epic Fury is the United States’ newly announced military campaign aimed at degrading the Islamic Republic of Iran’s capacity to project power across the Middle East. President‑directed, the effort concentrates on dismantling Iran’s missile programs, one‑way attack drones, and...
The video features a senior U.S. Department of Defense official discussing how Washington views Europe’s expanding role in NATO’s extended nuclear deterrence, referencing the long‑standing Ottawa and summit declarations that the United Kingdom and France’s independent nuclear forces bolster alliance...
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a State of Play webcast to dissect the United States' track record with regime‑change operations, using President Trump’s recent remarks on “taking over” Iran as a springboard. Panelists Jon Alterman, Daniel...
The video reports that Israel, with U.S. backing, is intensifying a campaign to decapitate Iran’s political and religious hierarchy. After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Assembly of Experts was slated to convene and select a successor, but Israel...
On March 4 2026, a series of maritime incidents escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters. A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian corvette near Sri Lanka, a container vessel was struck by a projectile in the Hormuz corridor, and a...
Japan, the Philippines and the United States held a four‑day “maritime cooperative activity” near the Bashi Channel, the narrow strait between Taiwan and the Philippines that links the South China Sea to the Pacific. The drills, the first such trilateral...
The video examines whether the United Kingdom will be drawn into the escalating Gulf conflict as Iran intensifies its military actions. It highlights the UK’s historic and strategic interests in the region, including substantial trade, cultural connections, and a sizable...
At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Strategy& highlighted Europe’s shifting defense posture, emphasizing resilience as the dominant theme among policymakers and industry leaders. Speakers noted that the continent is embarking on a new era of defense capabilities, driven by heightened...
The video examines how President Donald Trump moved from diplomatic posturing to ordering a war‑like strike against Iran, emphasizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence. It traces a timeline from Netanyahu’s December meeting in Mar‑a‑Lago, through Trump’s public readiness after the...
The video examines speculation that the Trump administration is considering a bold move to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, the primary hub for 80‑90 percent of the nation’s oil exports, as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensify. It...
The United States launched a series of large‑scale air strikes against Iran, prompting a deep‑dive interview with Center for a New American Security senior fellow Stacie Pettyjohn. Pettyjohn examines the strategic calculus behind the attacks, including deterrence of Iranian missile...
The speaker opens with a personal greeting and immediately shifts focus to the universal practice of gratitude. He asks listeners to reflect on the simple yet profound blessings in their lives—family, health, shelter, and the ability to move and breathe—emphasizing...
The Daily Scoop reported that President Donald Trump ordered the removal of Anthropic’s AI platform, Claude, from every federal agency after a standoff with the Department of Defense over military applications. The directive prompted the General Services Administration, State Department and...
U.S. Defense official Hegseth confirmed there are currently no American troops on the ground in Iran. He emphasized that Washington will not outline specific future actions regarding Iran, keeping options deliberately vague. The remarks come amid heightened regional tension and...
The video examines whether Britain’s navy can counter a sudden Iranian drone attack after an unmanned aircraft landed on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, raising doubts about the United Kingdom’s ability to protect forward bases in a volatile region. Analysts note that...
The DW interview centers on an analyst’s contention that the current Iran‑Israel confrontation is not a defensive response by Tehran but a war of choice driven by U.S. and Israeli leadership. He challenges the prevailing Western narrative that casts Iran...
The video dissects Iran’s faltering deterrence amid the escalating Middle‑East conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran itself. It argues that Iran’s 2024 missile campaigns—codenamed True Promise 1 and 2—served less as a show of force and more as a live‑fire...
Operation Epic Fury, a joint US‑Israeli air campaign, has systematically struck Iran’s command, control and naval assets, killing senior officials including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and eliminating eleven Gulf‑of‑Oman vessels. The campaign highlighted the poor performance of China‑supplied air‑defense platforms such...
The Deep Dive podcast examines former President Donald Trump’s aversion to a drawn‑out war with Iran, emphasizing his preference for brief conflicts that avoid U.S. casualties. Expert Jean‑Loup Samaan notes that Trump’s foreign‑policy calculus prioritizes political optics over long‑term strategic...
The video showcases the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72) conducting night operations, highlighting the carrier’s ability to launch and recover aircraft after dark. During the exercise, pilots execute low‑visibility takeoffs and landings while deck crews manage intensified lighting and radar tracking, ensuring...
The video outlines German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's upcoming Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, aiming to reshape dialogue on Ukraine, European security and transatlantic trade. Scholz intends to press Trump to re‑engage European partners on a unified approach to the...
The speaker frames Trump’s Iran approach as a “peace through strength” doctrine favoring short, sharp uses of force rather than protracted occupations. The administration aims to avoid an Iraq/Afghanistan-style quagmire, claiming it has already met key objectives—reinforcing red lines, removing...
French President Emmanuel Macron visited a military base to unveil a major update to France’s nuclear doctrine, saying eight European countries — including Germany, Britain and Poland — have agreed to participate in an advanced deterrence scheme that could allow...
Donald Trump criticized UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and the government after the US-led strikes that reportedly killed Iran’s supreme leader and much of his senior team, saying Britain should have allowed US use of its bases. The strikes have...
Ian Les of the German Marshall Fund warned the Israel–Iran confrontation risks rapid escalation and broader geographic spread, citing recent strikes that reached Cyprus and attacks launched from southern Lebanon by Iranian proxies. He said Europe is directly exposed —...
A US–Israeli campaign reportedly decapitated Iran’s top leadership, including Supreme Leader Khamenei and senior military commanders, prompting Tehran to install an interim leadership council led by President Masoud Pazeshkian and senior clerics. Despite vows of massive revenge and sporadic missile...
A drone strike attributed to Iran hit a British military base on the island of Cyprus, prompting EU alarm that the conflict with Iran could pull European states into hostilities. France signalled readiness to defend Gulf states and Jordan and...
On day three of the Iran-related conflict, Iranian forces fired more than 300 drones (but fewer missiles), striking targets as far afield as Cyprus while U.S. forces suffered the loss of three fighter aircraft in a friendly-fire incident in Kuwait....
Reports indicate Gulf states such as Qatar and the UAE may be running low on interceptor missiles after defending against Iranian strikes, prompting searches for diplomatic off-ramps possibly involving former US president Donald Trump. Israeli leaders signal a protracted campaign...
