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White House should disclose whether Russia sharing US weapons insight with China, says Congress A bipartisan U.S. congressional committee has urged the White House to disclose whether Russia is sharing knowledge with China on how to counter U.S. weapons used in Ukraine. The committee expressed concerns that Russia's tactics against American we...
15 Jul, 2024, 11.16 PM ISTKremlin warns US missile deployment could make European capitals Russian targets Kremlin warns of potential escalation if US deploys missiles in Germany, making European capitals vulnerable. White House aims to station long-range weapons in Germany as a deterrent. Russia and US in talks to lower risk of conflict. NATO reinforces...
13 Jul, 2024, 08.18 PM ISTJoe Biden expected to announce USD 225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system President Biden will announce a USD 225 million aid package including a second Patriot missile system for Ukraine's air defence against Russian airstrikes, aligning with Zelenskyy's call against 3,000 monthly bombs. Deployment will use presidential ...
11 Jul, 2024, 10.03 PM IST
Four European nations agree to jointly develop long-range cruise missiles France, Germany, Italy, and Poland have signed a letter of intent to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range exceeding 500 km, aiming to bolster European defenses in response to security concerns heightened by Russia's actions in Ukrain...
11 Jul, 2024, 09.43 PM ISTRussia to counter 'threatening' US deployment of long-range missiles in Germany The Kremlin has vowed to counter the U.S. plan to deploy long-range missiles in Germany, viewing NATO's actions as a threat to Russia's security. Announced at a NATO summit, the deployment aims to bolster European defense amid Russia's ongoing confl...
11 Jul, 2024, 05.06 PM ISTNATO allies commit to sending dozens of air-defence systems to Ukraine, including four Patriots NATO allies, including the US, Germany, Romania, Italy, and Canada, will send air-defence systems like Patriots, NASAMS, and SAMP-T to Ukraine, announced by Joe Biden at the NATO summit. Netherlands will provide components. President Zelenskyy highl...
11 Jul, 2024, 11.26 AM ISTUP defence corridor attracts Rs 25,000 crore in deals through 154 MoUs, propels industrial growth Uttar Pradesh has signed more than 150 defence manufacturing deals worth ₹25,000 crore, focusing on boosting India's defence production and exports. The projects, part of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, will create 40,000 jobs across six distric...
08 Jul, 2024, 04.10 PM ISTWith its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine In a significant move, President Putin's visit to North Korea showcased Russia's willingness to challenge Western interests, particularly in the context of the Ukraine crisis. The pact signed with Kim Jong Un includes mutual military assistance and ...
23 Jun, 2024, 10.31 AM ISTRussia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement pledging mutual aid against "aggression," signaling stronger ties amid their standoffs with the West. The summit marked Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24...
20 Jun, 2024, 06.28 PM ISTUS to send another patriot missile system to Ukraine after repeated demands US President Joe Biden has authorised the deployment of a second Patriot missile system to Ukraine in response to escalating conflict with Russia. The decision comes following high-level meetings and internal debate over bolstering Ukraine's air def...
12 Jun, 2024, 12.29 PM ISTMedia titan 93-year old Rupert Murdoch marries Elena Zhukova in Los Angeles Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul, married Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist, in an intimate ceremony at his Bel Air vineyard estate. This marks Murdoch’s fifth marriage. The couple's relationship began through mutual connections, and their...
03 Jun, 2024, 08.15 AM 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 ISTUkraine steps up attacks with U.S. long-range missiles The Ukrainian army has used U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to target Russian airfields and warships in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory but is barred from attacking inside Russia, limiting its defensive capabilities. Ukraine's recent strikes ...
26 May, 2024, 06.18 AM ISTMissile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems Experts predict that the successful use of ballistic missile defenses in recent high-stakes combat scenarios in Israel, the Red Sea, and Ukraine will lead to increased global investment in these systems. The U.S. SM-3 and Israeli Arrow interceptors,...
03 May, 2024, 01.38 PM ISTUK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending The UK has pledged an additional $620 million in military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and ammunition, amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed the assistance in a call with President Zelensk...
23 Apr, 2024, 09.21 PM ISTRTX beats estimates on military demand, aviation strength RTX, a major aerospace and defense company, surpassed first-quarter earnings expectations due to demand for missile defense systems and a strong commercial aftermarket business. The aftermarket business benefited from airlines extending the service ...
23 Apr, 2024, 06.30 PM ISTEuropean nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give the air defense systems to Ukraine EU countries with Patriot air defense systems did not give a clear indication on Monday whether they would supply them to Ukraine, which is seeking at least seven of the missile batteries to defend against Russian air attacks. Germany is the only co...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.27 PM IST5 Israeli state-of-the-art multilayered air-defense systems that protected it from Iran's drone and missile strikes Iran launched more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles toward Israel on Saturday evening.
14 Apr, 2024, 12.11 PM ISTIran-Israel war: Just how did Israel manage to resist 99% of Iran's 300 missile, drone attacks? Israel faces a barrage of Iranian drones and missiles, testing its robust air defense system, which includes: Arrow that intercepts long-range missiles, David's Sling which is designed for medium-range missile interception, Patriot which is for inte...
14 Apr, 2024, 11.18 AM ISTUkraine's allies not giving enough air defence, minister says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed frustration over the lack of air defense support from Ukraine's partners against Russian missile attacks. Despite having over 100 Patriot missile defense systems, Kuleba stated that partners have be...
03 Apr, 2024, 06.05 PM IST