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Israeli army acknowledges October 7 failures. But it says tank strike on home did not kill Israelis Israeli military investigation reveals failures in protecting citizens during deadly attack by Hamas militants. Army clears itself in tank strike at Kibbutz Be'eri. Heavy criticism faced, war crimes and genocide allegations. Prime Minister Netanyahu...
11 Jul, 2024, 10.08 PM ISTArmy veterans worried about Agniveer scheme, say it will 'degrade' combat power and add to threats by China and Pakistan Military experts express concerns about the Agnipath scheme impacting combat effectiveness and operational efficiency. The scheme demobilizes 75% of Agniveers after four years, affecting the Navy and Air Force. Suggestions for retention rate increas...
05 Jul, 2024, 06.06 PM ISTPoised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as vi...
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India expressed interest in co-production of Stryker combat vehicle: US US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the importance of frank dialogue with India regarding New Delhi's ties with Russia, particularly in the technology sector, including defense. Despite US concerns about potential technology leakag...
27 Jun, 2024, 10.16 AM ISTBiden apologizes to Ukraine's Zelenskyy for monthslong holdup to weapons that let Russia make gains In Paris, U.S. President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine for a months-long delay in military aid caused by conservative Republicans in Congress, which allowed Russia to gain ground. Biden assured continued American support while Ukrainian P...
07 Jun, 2024, 05.11 PM ISTTelecom gear makers seek 2-year extension for security testing of customers' WiFi Telecom gear manufacturers are pushing to delay the mandatory security testing deadline for WiFi CPE and IP routers, requesting a two-year extension and voluntary certification. They cited high costs and limited accredited labs. The Department of Te...
02 Jun, 2024, 11.48 PM IST'Taiwan independence' means war, warns Chinese military The Chinese military issued a stern warning against Taiwan's pro-independence actions, declaring that "Taiwan independence" equates to war. In response to Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te's pro-independence stance, PLA spokesperson Sr. Col. Wu Qi...
30 May, 2024, 06.37 PM ISTUkraine's Zelenskyy gets more air defence missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs Two Patriot systems are needed to protect the northeastern Kharkiv region, where the Kremlin's forces launched a cross-border offensive on May 10 that left Ukrainian troops reeling, Zelenskyy said. The death toll from a glide bomb attack on a Kharki...
27 May, 2024, 08.59 PM ISTArmy chief highlights rapidly changing nature of warfare Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for NDA cadets to enhance technical competencies for future battlefields during the passing out parade of the 146th course.
24 May, 2024, 10.12 PM ISTChina starts 'punishment' drills around Taiwan days after new president takes office China's military has begun two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan in response to "separatist acts" following the inauguration of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. Lai, labeled a "separatist" by China, has repeatedly sought dialogue with Beijing,...
23 May, 2024, 06.42 AM ISTNorth Korea's Kim accelerates production to shore up nuclear force, KCNA says Kim Jong Un orders accelerated production at an arms factory to strengthen North Korea's nuclear force, overseeing a test of tactical ballistic missiles with new guidance technology to bolster nuclear war deterrence, making the enemy fear North Kore...
18 May, 2024, 07.12 AM ISTAI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completes successful test flight with Air Force Secretary onboard An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, high...
04 May, 2024, 10.43 AM ISTWhat is AI dogfight? Know how AI and human pilot got engaged in aerial combat In the first ever AI dogfight conducted by the US military, one fighter was manned, while the other jet was a modified version of the F-16, called the X-62A, or VISTA, Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft.
20 Apr, 2024, 10.06 PM ISTHAL bags biggest-ever indigenous military hardware order; to supply 97 LCA Mark 1As @Rs 65,000 cr The indigenous fighter aircraft programme, fully backed by Defence Ministry and Air Headquarters is set to be a big boost for promoting indigenisation as well as give major business to the small and medium enterprises engaged in defence business acr...
12 Apr, 2024, 03.44 PM ISTTransformative moment: BEML successfully test fires indigenous 1500 HP engine for military tanks India's public sector BEML has achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing its indigenous 1500 HP engine for military vehicles. The engine, equipped with advanced technologies, represents a paradigm shift in military propulsion syst...
20 Mar, 2024, 05.42 PM ISTTop PLA general calls for crackdown on 'fake combat capabilities' in Chinese military In a surprising turn of events, General He Weidong, the second-ranked vice-chairman of China's powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), has raised doubts about the effectiveness of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) combat exercises, calling th...
09 Mar, 2024, 05.48 PM ISTIsrael's military exports to top buyer India unaffected by Gaza war Despite Israel's military campaign in Gaza, its defense exports to India remain unaffected. Over the past decade, India has imported military equipment worth $2.9 billion from Israel, including radars, drones, and missiles. The ongoing conflict in G...
23 Feb, 2024, 03.01 PM ISTNorth Korean President Kim Jong-un oversees test of new surface-to-sea missiles North Korean President Kim Jong-un oversaw the test firing of a new surface-to-sea missile and ordered heightened defense near the western maritime border. The missile, Padasuri-6, was launched the day after South Korea reported multiple North Korea...
15 Feb, 2024, 02.07 PM ISTIndia-Russia defence coop remains unprecedented with full transfer of tech: Denis Alipov “we are working on joint development and manufacturing of the most sophisticated systems, ensuring a significant contribution to the “Make in India” and “Self-reliant India” initiatives,” Denis Alipov said at a session earlier this week in New Delhi...
10 Jan, 2024, 12.13 PM ISTIAF tests indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System A test jumper of the Indian Air Force, during his jump, carried out an intentional detachment of the main parachute and let the reserve parachute open on its own through Reserve Static Line (RSL), without activation of the Reserve Handle, even befor...
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