GLOBAL TACTICAL ANALYSIS CENTER
347 REPORTS CATALOGUED -- NORTH AMERICA
The US military has launched a record number of Tomahawk cruise missiles against Iran within a month, surpassing entire missile usage during the 2003 Iraq invasion. This rapid expenditure raises alarm over dwindling missile reserves amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions, threatening strategic deterrence and operational readiness.
House Republicans' rejection of a Senate budget deal prolongs the US partial government shutdown, deepening a crisis that left airport security agents unpaid for over a month and disrupted nationwide travel.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors significantly increased holdings in ESCO Technologies by 65.6% during Q4, signaling strong confidence in the aerospace and defense supplier. This move highlights growing investor interest amid increasing demand for advanced technical instruments in military and aerospace sectors.
TD Securities downgraded Canadian uranium giant Cameco from strong-buy to hold, signaling investor caution. Other analysts adjust target prices amid volatile nuclear energy market conditions.
3i Group’s retail arm Action reports a 16% sales jump to €16 billion in 2025, fueled by aggressive European expansion and an entry plan into the U.S. market. This rapid growth underscores shifting retail power balances and potential supply chain pressures across transatlantic trade routes.
Former US President Donald Trump publicly declared that Cuba is the next target for US military action, escalating tensions in the Caribbean. This announcement signals a potential aggressive shift in US policy towards Cuba, risking regional instability.
Adm. Daryl Caudle’s sixth C-Note mandates a critical shift to shore-based naval readiness. This directive underscores the foundational role of infrastructure in force projection and operational sustainability, signaling intensified focus on logistics and base operations.
US Joint Task Force Southern Spear killed four men in a strike targeting a narcotics-carrying boat in the Caribbean. This raises tensions as the operation now accounts for 160 deaths in 47 strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels, escalating maritime interdiction in the region.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle warns that the U.S. Military Sealift Command’s fragile state risks compromising the Navy’s strategic global capabilities. The overburdened MSC fleet is critical to sustaining naval power yet struggles under extreme operational demands.
House Republicans rejected a bill to authorize payments to federal airport workers during severe travel disruptions caused by long security lines. The White House confirmed President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to ensure these workers receive pay despite legislative delays. This standoff highlights growing tensions between the executive branch and Congress over managing critical transportation security operations.
Former US Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite asserts unchallenged US naval control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. This claim underscores ongoing tensions in a volatile region vital to international energy security.
Canada’s new Bill C-12 severely restricts asylum claims, risking thousands of refugees and migrants to persecution and violence. Rights groups warn this legal shift undermines global refugee protections and sets a dangerous precedent for other nations.
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