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Zelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line Recent drone footage released by Ukraine's military shows bodies in the civilian area of Toretsk amid heavy Russian bombardment. Ukrainian rescue services have scaled up evacuation efforts as Russian glide bombs devastate the town. President Zelensk...
01 Jul, 2024, 07.25 AM ISTINDUS-X defence initiative between US & India marks 1st anniversary The India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem has marked the first anniversary of its initiative to build a defence innovation bridge under the Critical and Emerging Technology Initiative (iCET). Launched on June 21, 2023, during Prime Minister Narend...
22 Jun, 2024, 10.11 AM ISTMade in India Netra, Pinaka Systems attract European, Southeast Asian interest The AEWC is a system developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems and two of their aircraft are already flying with the Indian Air Force giving wide coverage of the adversaries' activities along both western and northern front of the country. The In...
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Five Eyes issue report over China recruiting US fighter pilots to boost air defence abilities The Five Eyes alliance released a report stating China is actively recruiting Western fighter pilots to enhance its air defense and counter Western tactics, Voice of America reported. These pilots, hired through private firms in South Africa and Chi...
07 Jun, 2024, 04.40 PM ISTThird term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes on boosting India's military preparedness and clout, focusing on expanding defense production and exports to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
07 Jun, 2024, 09.45 AM ISTUS military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships The U.S. and top African allies conducted the African Lion military exercise in Morocco, addressing new challenges in volatile regions. The exercise showcased joint military operations and emphasized a holistic approach to instability issues beyond ...
02 Jun, 2024, 05.11 PM ISTIsrael pummels Gaza as troops push into central Rafah Israeli forces conducted air raids on targets in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the southern city of Rafah. The military operation in Rafah led to international concerns about civilian safety, with reports of casualties and destruction in multiple ...
31 May, 2024, 12.59 PM ISTNow India can hope to have its own SpaceX and Blue Origin Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lead the global space industry discourse. From reusable rockets to space tourism, these companies drive innovation in the space sector.
31 May, 2024, 12.34 PM ISTSouth Korea imposes sanctions on North Koreans, two Russian vessels On Friday, South Korea imposed sanctions on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels for violating U.N. Security Council resolutions through weapons trade and related activities between Pyongyang and Moscow. The vessels transported mil...
24 May, 2024, 07.15 AM ISTSeven dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv pleads for weapons On Thursday, Russia launched missile strikes on Kharkiv, killing seven people at a printing house and wounding 28 others, as President Zelenskiy criticized Western allies for insufficient military support. The city, heavily bombarded for months, fac...
24 May, 2024, 07.07 AM ISTWhat we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president A Bell 212 model helicopter, developed by Bell Helicopter for Canadian military, crashed in Iran, killing top officials. The aircraft, known for its versatility, is used globally for various purposes. Non-military organizations like Japan's Coast Gu...
20 May, 2024, 08.14 PM ISTShot by shot, Indian military is getting atmanirbhar The government aims to increase India's annual defense production to nearly three times its current level, reaching Rs 3 lakh crore by 2028-29. Additionally, the target for defense exports is set to more than double, reaching Rs 50,000 crore compare...
08 May, 2024, 07.40 PM ISTUS imposes sanctions on over a dozen companies, three from India for trade and ties with Iran The United States imposes sanctions on companies, individuals, and vessels, including three from India, for aiding Iranian military's illicit UAV transfers. Sahara Thunder, linked to Iran's military, utilizes India-based companies like Zen Shipping ...
25 Apr, 2024, 11.47 PM ISTHAL reports record revenue, pvt cos take lead as def exports cross ₹21k cr Private companies drive Indian defence exports to record figures, with HAL recording its highest-ever revenue growth. New export partners contribute to the growth, with the government targeting ₹1,75,000 crore in defence manufacturing by 2024-25.
01 Apr, 2024, 11.51 PM ISTUkraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia Ukraine is boosting its defense industry to fight Russia, investing heavily in local weapon production. The government budgeted nearly $1.4 billion in 2024 for homemade weapons, 20 times more than before. Private factories are now crucial, making th...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.14 PM ISTChina is secretly raising a corporate army in 16 major firms to fight home and abroad Chinese companies are forming volunteer armies called People’s Armed Forces Departments (PAFDs), reflecting Beijing's concerns about social unrest and foreign threats. These units, reminiscent of the Mao Zedong era, act as a reserve force for the mi...
23 Feb, 2024, 12.27 PM ISTHow Russia depicts wounded soldiers: As heroes, or not at all The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in a significant number of war wounded, estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands. However, cases like Andrei's, a soldier in the Wagner private military company, receive little publicity in Ru...
15 Feb, 2024, 11.14 AM ISTWhat is the cause of Wagner leader Prigozhin’s fatal plane crash? Here’s what the officials say As inquiries into the plane crash continue, a high-ranking US representative has disclosed a reason about the fatal incident involving the aircraft carrying Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and nine others.
25 Aug, 2023, 10.08 PM ISTBelarus says Wagner fighters training Belarusian soldiers Fighters from the Wagner private military company are training Belarusian soldiers in Belarus, the country’s defense ministry said Friday. The ministry's TV channel, Voen TV, showed footage fighters of the Wagner PMC with black masks training the Be...
15 Jul, 2023, 09.21 PM ISTNepali Gurkhas are joining Wagner: The lure of the private military companies Nepali Gurkhas have reportedly joined Wagner Group, Russia's private military company, after an easing of rules allowed easier access to Russian citizenship with a year of military service. The end to recruitment in the Indian Army and the lure of h...
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