🚢⚓🪖22 FEB 2026 – Maritime Situation Update
Updated map of naval activity in the Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, and Arabian Sea.
📌Key Highlight:
The Chinese research vessel Hai Yang Shi You 285 (IMO: 9739044) remains stationary in the central Persian Gulf, effectively occupying a prime observation position, with no recorded movement since 23 January.
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Updated map of naval activity in the Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, and Arabian Sea.
📌Key Highlight:
The Chinese research vessel Hai Yang Shi You 285 (IMO: 9739044) remains stationary in the central Persian Gulf, effectively occupying a prime observation position, with no recorded movement since 23 January.
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🇮🇳⚠️ Third Tejas Loss Since Induction
An IAF HAL Tejas suffered a major accident while landing after a training sortie.
📌 Incident Details:
• Aircraft overshot runway at a frontline airbase due to suspected brake failure.
• Pilot ejected safely; no injuries reported.
• Occurred on February 7; IAF yet to release an official statement.
• Aircraft was returning from a routine training mission.
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An IAF HAL Tejas suffered a major accident while landing after a training sortie.
📌 Incident Details:
• Aircraft overshot runway at a frontline airbase due to suspected brake failure.
• Pilot ejected safely; no injuries reported.
• Occurred on February 7; IAF yet to release an official statement.
• Aircraft was returning from a routine training mission.
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🇵🇰💥 3 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Quadcopter Attack in Karak
A targeted attack in Bahadur Khel, Karak has reportedly killed three Pakistani soldiers.
📌 Incident Details:
• Attack carried out using a quadcopter.
• Occurred in the Bahadur Khel area of Karak district.
• Details on attackers and motive still under investigation.
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A targeted attack in Bahadur Khel, Karak has reportedly killed three Pakistani soldiers.
📌 Incident Details:
• Attack carried out using a quadcopter.
• Occurred in the Bahadur Khel area of Karak district.
• Details on attackers and motive still under investigation.
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🇮🇳🔥 Recoveries from Chatroo Kishtwar Encounter
• Security forces recovered arms and ammunition after the encounter in Chatroo, Kishtwar.
• Items include assault rifles, grenades, and explosives used by militants.
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• Security forces recovered arms and ammunition after the encounter in Chatroo, Kishtwar.
• Items include assault rifles, grenades, and explosives used by militants.
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 Russia Sells 2,500 Shoulder-Fired Missiles to Iran
Iran has secured a €500 million ($589M) arms deal with Russia for advanced air defense systems.
📌 Deal Details:
• Agreement signed in Moscow, December; reported by the Financial Times.
• Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units.
• 2,500 “9M336” missiles to be supplied over three years.
• Deal was reportedly kept secret until leaked documents surfaced.
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Iran has secured a €500 million ($589M) arms deal with Russia for advanced air defense systems.
📌 Deal Details:
• Agreement signed in Moscow, December; reported by the Financial Times.
• Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units.
• 2,500 “9M336” missiles to be supplied over three years.
• Deal was reportedly kept secret until leaked documents surfaced.
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🇮🇳🤝🇮🇹 India’s Helicopter Manufacturing Leap
Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Italy’s Leonardo to develop and manufacture both military and civil helicopters in India.
This collaboration brings advanced aerospace technology, local production capabilities, and deeper industrial integration — strengthening India’s defence and aviation ecosystem.
India is no longer just importing helicopters.
India is positioning itself as a global helicopter manufacturing hub. 🚁🌍
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Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Italy’s Leonardo to develop and manufacture both military and civil helicopters in India.
This collaboration brings advanced aerospace technology, local production capabilities, and deeper industrial integration — strengthening India’s defence and aviation ecosystem.
India is no longer just importing helicopters.
India is positioning itself as a global helicopter manufacturing hub. 🚁🌍
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🇮🇳🔥 Indian Army Celebrates Elimination of Pakistani Terrorists in Chatroo, Kishtwar
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🇮🇳🇮🇱 ‘Golden Horizon’ Missile Deal Buzz During Modi’s Israel Visit
Reports suggest India may explore acquiring Israel’s advanced “Golden Horizon” missile system during PM Modi’s visit. If finalized, the move could significantly boost India’s precision-strike capabilities.
📌 Golden Horizon Missile — Key Specs (Estimated)
• Type: Air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)
• Range: ~800–2,000 km (depending on launch profile)
• Speed: Hypersonic terminal velocity (Mach 5+)
• Launch Platform: Fighter jets like Su-30MKI
• Role: Strike hardened / high-value targets
• Advantage: High-arc ballistic path → faster & harder to intercept than cruise missiles 🚀
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Reports suggest India may explore acquiring Israel’s advanced “Golden Horizon” missile system during PM Modi’s visit. If finalized, the move could significantly boost India’s precision-strike capabilities.
📌 Golden Horizon Missile — Key Specs (Estimated)
• Type: Air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)
• Range: ~800–2,000 km (depending on launch profile)
• Speed: Hypersonic terminal velocity (Mach 5+)
• Launch Platform: Fighter jets like Su-30MKI
• Role: Strike hardened / high-value targets
• Advantage: High-arc ballistic path → faster & harder to intercept than cruise missiles 🚀
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🇪🇺⚠️ Europe on Alert Over Russian Property Buys Near Military Sites
European intelligence agencies warn that Russia-linked buyers are acquiring properties near critical military and strategic infrastructure across Europe, raising security concerns.
• Purchases include homes, warehouses, land, and private islands.
• Locations reportedly include:
– F-35 air bases in Norway
– Naval ports and energy facilities
– Undersea cable routes
– Strategic sites across the UK and Mediterranean
• Officials fear potential use for surveillance, logistics, or sabotage in future crises.
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European intelligence agencies warn that Russia-linked buyers are acquiring properties near critical military and strategic infrastructure across Europe, raising security concerns.
• Purchases include homes, warehouses, land, and private islands.
• Locations reportedly include:
– F-35 air bases in Norway
– Naval ports and energy facilities
– Undersea cable routes
– Strategic sites across the UK and Mediterranean
• Officials fear potential use for surveillance, logistics, or sabotage in future crises.
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🇮🇷🇨🇳 Iran Nears Deal with China for CM-302 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles
Reports indicate Iran is close to acquiring Chinese CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, boosting its naval strike capabilities in the region.
📌 Key Specs (CM-302):
• Range: 290 km
• Max Speed: Mach 3.3 (hypersonic terminal phase)
• Weight: 2,200 kg
• Propulsion: Solid rocket booster + liquid ramjet engine
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Reports indicate Iran is close to acquiring Chinese CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, boosting its naval strike capabilities in the region.
📌 Key Specs (CM-302):
• Range: 290 km
• Max Speed: Mach 3.3 (hypersonic terminal phase)
• Weight: 2,200 kg
• Propulsion: Solid rocket booster + liquid ramjet engine
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🇵🇰🇦🇫🚨 Heavy Firing Reported at Torkham–Landi Kotal Border Belt
An intense exchange of fire is reportedly underway between Pakistani security forces and Afghan border forces near Landi Kotal, Khyber district, close to the Torkham crossing.
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An intense exchange of fire is reportedly underway between Pakistani security forces and Afghan border forces near Landi Kotal, Khyber district, close to the Torkham crossing.
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🇵🇰🇦🇫🚨 Clashes Reported Between Afghan Taliban & Pakistani Forces
Reports indicate fresh clashes between Afghan Taliban border forces and Pakistani security forces along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier.
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Reports indicate fresh clashes between Afghan Taliban border forces and Pakistani security forces along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier.
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🇵🇰🇦🇫🚨 Tensions Rise at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa–Afghanistan Border
Reports suggest escalating tensions along the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)–Afghanistan border, with civilians allegedly moving away from frontline areas amid fears of clashes.
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Reports suggest escalating tensions along the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)–Afghanistan border, with civilians allegedly moving away from frontline areas amid fears of clashes.
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🇵🇰🇦🇫🔥 Border Clashes Intensify — Pakistani Army Targets Taliban Post
Clashes continue along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier, with reports that the Pakistani Army targeted a Taliban border post amid ongoing exchanges of fire.
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Clashes continue along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier, with reports that the Pakistani Army targeted a Taliban border post amid ongoing exchanges of fire.
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🇵🇰🇦🇫🔥 Heavy Clashes Reported Along the Durand Line
Intense firing is reportedly ongoing along the Durand Line, the disputed border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Intense firing is reportedly ongoing along the Durand Line, the disputed border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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🇦🇫🇵🇰🔥 MBRL Fire Reported Along Border — Major Escalation
Reports suggest Afghan forces have used Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers (MBRLs) against Pakistani Army positions along the border, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities.
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Reports suggest Afghan forces have used Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers (MBRLs) against Pakistani Army positions along the border, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities.
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🇵🇰🚨 Suicide Bombing in Bhakkar | WATCH
A suicide attacker in Bhakkar, Pakistan reportedly walked up to police personnel and detonated himself at close range.
Authorities are verifying casualties and securing the area.
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A suicide attacker in Bhakkar, Pakistan reportedly walked up to police personnel and detonated himself at close range.
Authorities are verifying casualties and securing the area.
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