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THE GROWING RISK TO THE DESALINATION PLANTS The ongoing geopolitical tensions involving countries such as Iran, Israel, and the United States are increasingly shifting from traditional battlefield conflicts to attacks on critical infrastructure. Initially, military bases and oil facilities were the primary targets. However, recent developments indicate a dangerous new trend: desalination plants, which supply drinking water to millions of people in the Middle East, are becoming strategic targets. This shift represents a new phase of infrastructure warfare, where disrupting essential services such as water and electricity can create widespread humanitarian crises without direct ground combat. CLIMATE AND WATER SCARCITY IN GULF REGION Countries in the Persian Gulf—including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—have extremely arid desert climates. Large parts of these nations are covered by the vast Rub' al Khali, also known as the “Empty Quarter,” o...
When it comes to India’s missile systems, one name stands above all — BrahMos. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most advanced and powerful cruise missiles not only in India but across the world. It represents the perfect combination of speed, precision, and versatility, making it a cornerstone of India’s defense capabilities. The BrahMos is a long-range supersonic cruise missile capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. With an exceptional speed of up to Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound), it can be launched from multiple platforms — air, land, sea, and even submarines. This multi-platform capability makes it one of the most flexible missile systems ever developed. History of BrahMos The BrahMos missile is a joint venture between India and Russia. The name “BrahMos” is a combination of two rivers — the Brahmaputra in India and the Moskva in Russia, symbolizing cooperation between the two nations. After the Gulf War in the 1990s, it became clear that mode...
Tensions in East Asia have increased once again after North Korea conducted a large-scale rocket firing drill involving 12 super-large 600 mm rocket launchers. The launch was seen as a significant demonstration of the country’s growing tactical nuclear strike capability and its advancing artillery-rocket technology. According to reports, the rockets were fired toward waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The projectiles traveled approximately 350–364 kilometers and accurately struck a designated target island. The drill was intended to simulate a rapid strike scenario and demonstrate how a target within 420 kilometers could be destroyed quickly using rocket artillery systems. This test came shortly after another major weapons launch. On March 14, North Korea reportedly fired ten ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, signaling a series of escalating weapons tests within a short period. The latest launch further highlights the country's ongoing efforts to strengthen i...
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