NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

Inside Ukraine's covert Center 73, where clandestine missions shape the war behind the frontline

Ukrainian special forces officers faced the challenge of adapting their battle plan after the collapse of a dam, which rendered their initial strategy ineffective. Their goal was to secure a crossing to the other side of the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine. However, their mission did not end with crossing the river; they also needed assurance that they could hold the position.

How Indian Army foils enemies’ bids at LoC in dark: Armed with latest weapons, night-vision goggles, watch!

China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant

The new Congo plant will be producing germanium, copper, copper and zinc oxide. These will mined out of waster from Big Hill, a nearby tailings site.

Terror, Inflation, Debt, Receding China: How multiple troubles are paralyzing Pakistan

Pakistan is currently dealing with challenges like terrorism, receding support from China's Belt and Road Initiative, and surging inflation. In response, Pakistan is reevaluating its alliances, with recent interactions with the US and negotiations with China to reduce project costs. These challenges are shaping Pakistan's foreign relations and internal policies.

Karan, Google in goggles: How NSG's elite four-legged soldiers will protect key G20 venues

Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Cocker Spaniels have rigorously prepared for this role, starting their days at 4 a.m. and undergoing extensive training to match the capabilities of NSG commandos. Their training includes navigating urban terrain and mastering enhanced odor detection for explosive materials, all while responding to LED light-guided instructions to secure the summit venues.

Pakistan: US military gear, arms left behind in Afghanistan now in militant hands

Pakistan's caretaker PM has claimed that US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan has fallen into the hands of the Pakistani Taliban, posing a new challenge for Islamabad. The equipment, including night vision goggles and firearms, is said to have enhanced the fighting capabilities of the Pakistani Taliban. There is no definite information on the quantity of equipment left behind, but the Taliban seized US-supplied firepower from Afghan forces who surrendered it. The PM did not provide any evidence to support his allegation.

J&K encounter: 5 foreign terrorists killed in Kupwara, search operation on

The Indian army killed five suspected infiltrators in northern Kashmir's Keran sector during a military operation. The infiltrators were heavily armed and reportedly well-trained, and their identities could not be ascertained. The army said it confiscated a large amount of weapons, ammunition and war-like stores. The operation was based on credible input from Jammu and Kashmir police.

Vision Pro mania grips India Inc: Anand Mahindra worries about 'zombies wearing headsets', Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma believes it can come with 'brain reading' ability

Apple unveiled its first-ever mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, with a price tag of $3,499. Users can control the fully 3D user interface with their eyes, hands, and voice.

How a covert relationship with the Taliban backfired for US ally Pakistan

Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed of Inter-Services Intelligence had reason to believe Pakistan was about to reap the rewards of clandestinely supporting the Taliban in their fight against US-led forces. In return, Pakistan expected the group to help rein in an offshoot at home.

Small airstrip, degraded surface: IAF's daring operation to rescue 121 people from Sudan

The Indian Air Force rescued 121 people from a small airstrip at Wadi Sayyidna, north of Sudan's capital Khartoum in a daring operation. The rescue operation was carried out on the night of April 27 and 28, and included a pregnant woman and those who had no means to reach Port Sudan. The airstrip had no navigational aid or fuel and no landing lights to guide aircraft to land at night. The IAF crew used electro-optical and infrared sensors to ensure a safe landing and take-off using night vision goggles. India launched 'Operation Kaveri' to bring back the stranded Indians from Sudan.

Despite no navigational approach at airstrip, Garud commandos and IAF officials carried out daring rescue in Sudan

The Indian Air Force and Garud Commandos conducted an overnight air-lift operation to rescue stranded Indians from Sudan’s unlit airstrip at Wadi Seidna, with no navigational aids, lighting or fuel. The IAF used Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensors to secure the runway and ensure no adversary forces were present. A total of 121 personnel were rescued, including a pregnant woman and others without means to reach Port Sudan.

Joint Indo-US exercise in Bengal's Panagarh Air Force Station

The exercise started with several familiarisation sorties for the USAF air crew, which was followed by a specialised training of low cost low altitude air drop for the C130J air crew of IAF. Combat free fall and night vision goggles assisted assault landing of the two forces were carried out at Rampurhat in neighbouring Birbhum district, the official said.

Banned TTP still using Afghan soil to attack Pakistan: Pakistan Defence Minister Asif

Asif's remarks come as Pakistan has witnessed a surge in TTP violence since peace talks between the militant group and the government began to falter in the latter half of last year. The TTP formally ended the ceasefire on November 28 and has executed more than 100 attacks since then.

This is life in the metaverse

Meta is estimated to have sold nearly 15 million metaverse-enabled headsets, and yet people remain skeptical of an immersive internet. Since Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, announced last year that he planned to spend billions of dollars bringing the metaverse to the masses, the company's stock price has plummeted. There is no shortage of skeptics mocking Meta's plans, but how many of them have actually experienced the metaverse?

Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin, BNB, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu gain up to 4%

Barring the US dollar-pegged Tether, all of the top digital tokens were trading higher on Tuesday. BNB and Avalanche rallied as much as 4 per cent, followed by a 2 per cent rise each in Bitcoin, Terra and Solana.

Is there a link between dry eye syndrome and depression? Experts say so

A more likely explanation of those findings is an association between dry eyes and pandemic-related stress.

Leaving Afghanistan, US general's ghostly image books place in history

As a moment in history, the image of Major General Chris Donahue's departure could be cast alongside that of a Soviet general, who led an armoured column across the Friendship Bridge to Uzbekistan, when the Red Army made its final exit from Afghanistan in 1989.

Dual use of defence technology developed by MSMEs can propel them to greater heights: Official

"A robust industrial ecosystem is a product of diversity. Diversity means diversity between the public sector and the private sector. Diversity between the bigger and the smaller players. Diversity of territories, experience, capabilities and capacities," Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary (Defence Production) in the Ministry of Defence, said during an ASSOCHAM event.

Taliban shows off 'special forces' in propaganda blitz

Pictures and videos of fighters in the so-called "Badri 313" unit have been posted online for propaganda purposes to underline how the Taliban have better equipped and trained men at their disposal than in the past, experts say.

American weapons looted by Taliban likely to be first used for violence in Pakistan before reaching India: Indian officers

Senior military officers said the weapons are expected to be provided to terror groups operating in India as well but the security forces are fully prepared to tackle those who would attempt to use them here.

US approves sale of USD 90 mn worth of military equipment and services to India

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and improve the security of a “Major Defence Partner”, said Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the Department of Defence.

Drones stand out among other threats in their destructive potential: Army vice chief

Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen S K Saini said a large number of the Army's troops are deployed in extremely high altitude areas where the temperature touches -50 degrees celsius but India is still importing cold-weather clothing and equipment for them due to "lack of viable indigenous solutions".

Pentagon okays $90 mn sale of spares, support for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to India

In its notification to the Congress, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said the proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the US by helping to strengthen the US-India strategic relationship and improve the security of a major defence partner.