DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES
Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to NATO, cautioning against excessive military support for Ukraine, as it could escalate into a nuclear conflict with Russia. Despite Russia's current military advantage in Ukraine, Putin e...
06 Jul, 2024, 10.07 AM ISTWhat to expect from defense stocks going ahead? Pratik Oswal answers A passive fund makes more sense because you have only 15 stocks that sort of qualify for this index and we hope to have a lot more stocks that qualify for this index in the future.
05 Jul, 2024, 02.57 PM ISTIndia's Rudram-1 Missile: How does it stack up against global competitors? Rudram 1 Missile: India has successfully tested its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force. Integrated with Sukhoi-30MKI jets, it targets radiation sources with INS-GPS navigation and a Pass...
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Is China fueling Pakistan's nuclear ambitions against India? A recent image from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade reveals Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra’ad-I nuclear-capable missile, marking a significant strategic enhancement. The development, aided by China, aims to replace aging ...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.45 AM ISTNew Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank says Cuba is constructing a new radar site near Santiago de Cuba, capable of monitoring U.S. military activities at Guantanamo Bay, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington think tank. The facility, set east of Santiago de Cuba and due to ...
04 Jul, 2024, 07.44 AM ISTISRO seeks active role in global efforts to shield earth from asteroids ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized India's growing space exploration capabilities and readiness for asteroid research collaborations. With recent successful missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, India aims to contribute significantly to globa...
04 Jul, 2024, 12.31 AM ISTRafale’s India operations get a strategic push; Dassault establishes maintenance facility near Jewar Airport Dassault Aviation is advancing plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility near Jewar International Airport for India’s Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighters. This move supports India's aspiration to locally manufacture the lates...
02 Jul, 2024, 11.55 AM ISTNorth Korea says its recent missile tests involved new ballistic missile with 'super-large warhead' North Korea announced Tuesday the successful test-firing of a new tactical ballistic missile, named Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5, capable of carrying a 4.5 ton-class "super-large warhead." The test aimed to verify flight stability and accuracy, with a range ...
02 Jul, 2024, 07.53 AM ISTNASA warns of potential planet-sized asteroid impact: There's 72% chance of Earth collision on this date NASA's hypothetical exercise reveals a 72% chance of a potentially hazardous asteroid hitting Earth, highlighting gaps in Earth's preparedness. The exercise, attended by representatives from various agencies, assessed Earth's ability to respond to s...
01 Jul, 2024, 01.16 PM ISTAs North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies The United States concluded its inaugural multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, marking a milestone in strengthening regional security alliances. Dubbed Freedom Edge, the exercise focused on enhancing joint capabilit...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.09 AM ISTNorth Korea says it tested a new multiwarhead missile. South Korea says it's covering up a failure North Korea announced a successful test of a multiwarhead missile aimed at enhancing its capability to overcome US and South Korean defenses. However, South Korea disputed this claim, asserting the missile launch had actually failed. North Korea's s...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.29 AM ISTNorth Korea says it tested a multiwarhead missile. Kim Jong Un covets the weapon to overwhelm US defenses North Korea announced it successfully tested a multiwarhead missile, aiming to enhance its capability to overwhelm U.S. missile defenses. The launch tested separation and guidance control of individual warheads, which were accurately directed to tar...
27 Jun, 2024, 06.57 AM ISTIs an asteroid striking the Earth in 2038? Here's the truth In a recent hypothetical exercise by NASA, it has been revealed that we have more than a 70% probability of being struck by an asteroid. NASA is launching different technologies to detect the majority of dangers.
24 Jun, 2024, 05.22 PM ISTOver 94 organisms have light-emitting ability of bioluminescence, but scientists don't know why A study by marine biologists reveals insights into bioluminescence, with focus on octocorals. These soft-bodied corals possess the ability to produce light through internal chemical reactions. Despite its widespread occurrence, the origins and origi...
16 Jun, 2024, 03.32 PM ISTUkraine says it struck one of Russia's most advanced warplanes Ukraine hit a modern Russian warplane at an air base far from the front lines, using Western-supplied weapons. Satellite photos confirm the strike on a Su-57 fighter plane at the Akhtubinsk base.
09 Jun, 2024, 08.01 PM ISTNorth Korea flies trash balloons over the South as leader Kim doubles down on satellite ambitions North Korea launched hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea, prompting chemical and explosive response teams to recover the debris. This act follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's push to overcome a failed satellite launch and develop...
29 May, 2024, 02.59 PM ISTChina says drills around Taiwan test 'seizure of power' capability On Friday, China announced that its ongoing military drills encircling Taiwan were intended to test the ability to seize control of the self-ruled island. These exercises, codenamed "Joint Sword-2024A," follow the inauguration of Taiwan's new presid...
24 May, 2024, 07.20 AM ISTIAF successfully conducts night vision goggles-aided landing in Eastern sector The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved a significant milestone by successfully landing an aircraft using night vision goggles (NVG) for the first time on an advanced landing ground in the Eastern sector. This advancement enhances the IAF's operational ...
23 May, 2024, 01.58 PM ISTNorth Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea's military says North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, as confirmed by South Korea's military. Details of the projectile and its trajectory were not immediately provided. North Korea has been conducting various missile tests to en...
17 May, 2024, 12.22 PM IST'Divya Putri' Sheena Rani: Meet the brain behind India's deadliest weapon Agni-V MIRV India has achieved a significant milestone in defense with the successful test of the Agni-5 missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. R Sheena Rani, known as 'Divya Putri' (Divine Daughter), leads ...
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