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Vladimir Putin’s hybrid war opens a second front on NATO’s eastern border
Several masked men removed navigational aids on the Narva River, separating Estonia from Russia, signaling Russia's intent to provoke and destabilize Baltic states. These acts, seen as part of a hybrid war, include airspace violations, GPS interference, and recruiting criminals for sabotage. The region is increasingly a second front in the West's conflict with Moscow. Neighboring countries are reinforcing borders and seeking NATO's attention, as Russia's actions aim to spread fear and division, utilizing disinformation and migrant crises.
China Coast Guard rules the waves and waives the rules
China intimidated Taiwan yet again with its large-scale Joint Sword-2024A exercise on 23-24 May. This saw People's Liberation Army (PLA) and CCG assets surround Taiwan and its outlying islands, underscoring the threat of a future Chinese quarantine or blockade of Taiwan.
Indian Army to get first Hermes-900 drone on June 18, to boost surveillance on Pakistan border
The Hermes-900 known as the Drishti-10 drone is being supplied to Indian forces including Indian Army and Navy by AdDefence Systems. The first Hermes-900 was delivered to the Indian Navy in January this year. The second drone is being taken by the Army.
North 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 Korean cruise missile launches. This marked North Korea's fifth cruise missile test this year. Kim also ordered a stronger defense posture in waters near South Korean border islands, criticizing South Korea for defending the maritime border, which North Korea does not recognize.
China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders
China is using aggressive tactics to expand its territory in Bhutan, the South China Sea, and Japan's Senkaku Islands. It is building settlements, roads, hydropower stations, and military outposts in disputed areas, causing tensions with neighboring countries.
Russia says scrambled jet to intercept Norwegian aircraft nearing border
Russia dispatched a MiG-29 fighter jet to prevent a Norwegian military patrol aircraft from violating its border over the Barents Sea. From the beginning of the year until the beginning of July, the Norwegian air force carried out 20 identification missions to identify 37 aircraft, most of them Russian.
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View: CDS, not a super general or super bureaucrat, but a team player
India's restructuring of its armed forces into Theatre Commands appears to be moving forward. It is believed that three commands will be created — an Eastern Command to defend against China; a Western Command to defend against Pakistan, and a Maritime Command to cover the Western and Eastern coasts. However, it may be counterintuitive to have a single Theatre command to cover such a vast area, and the command structure of the Theatre commands needs to be carefully thought out.
Some steps taken by Beijing along India-China border 'provocative': Top White House official
The think tank -- Centre for a New American Security (CNAS) -- in a report said that the India-China border intrusions and clashes have become more frequent and threaten to lead to all-out conflict.
Need to maintain constant vigil on northern and western borders, coastline: Rajnath Singh
Before addressing the commanders at the biannual naval conference, Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and other naval commanders witnessed a mega wargame involving Vikrant, the accompanying ships and almost all attack aircraft including MiG-29K deck-based jets.
UK strike update December 28: Rail workers, Border Force staff, and driving examiners to resume strike today
Commuters are warned to expect significant delays as rail workers, Border Force personnel, and driving examiners return to strike today.
North Korea fires another missile, flies warplanes near border with South Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement the missile lifted off from the North's capital region at 1:49 a.m. Friday (1649 GMT Thursday; 12:49 p.m. EDT Thursday). While none of the North Korean artillery shells fell inside South Korean territorial waters, the Joint Chiefs of Staff described the firings as a clear violation of the 2018 agreement, which created buffer zones along land and sea boundaries and no-fly zones above the border to prevent clashes.
Some defence infra being set up by China near its border with India alarming: US commander
China has also been establishing other infrastructure such as roads and residential areas in the border areas with India.
Modi-Putin summit to focus on Russian areas bordering China
India has ambitious plans for resource-rich Russian Far East and Modi had announced $1 bn Line of Credit (LoC) for various projects in the region while announcing India's Act Far East Policy from Vladivostok in 2019. Monday's summit will give further impetus to India's involvement in the region, ET has learnt.
China-India border tensions 'remain high' despite some force pullbacks: US Intel Report
The BRI is a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping when he came into power in 2013. It aims to link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes.
Dealing with the dragon: How India has fared so far against China and the challenge ahead
With clear signs of Sino-Pakistani collusion on the eastern and western fronts, India has little choice but to take the challenge head on... However, India will have to prepare keeping the lessons of 2020 in mind
Want peace, but won't tolerate any harm to India's self- respect: Rajnath Singh on Sino-China border standoff
With the two countries having held several rounds of talks to resolve the issue, Singh said India wants peaceful resolution of disputes, but asserted no harm to its self- respect will be tolerated.
Want peace, but won't tolerate any harm to India's self- respect: Rajnath on Sino-China border standoff
In his address at the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal on the outskirts of the city, Singh also said China's "attitude reflected that country's intentions" during the COVID-19 crisis. "But we have shown that India is not weak. This is new India that will give a befitting reply to any kind of transgression, aggression or any unilateral action," he said.
China using coercive tactics in pursuit of territorial, maritime claims: Pentagon
China is engaged in hotly contested territorial disputes in both the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Beijing has built up and militarised many of the islands and reefs it controls in the region. Both areas are stated to be rich in minerals, oil and other natural resources and are vital to global trade.
India asks China to sincerely implement the understanding reached at Military Talks
The two sides agreed that another meeting of the Senior Commanders may be held soon to work out steps to ensure complete disengagement and de-escalation and restoration of peace in the border areas, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
View: Xi may have lost the plot on China’s dream of great rejuvenation
Over the years, Xi Jinping embarked on his goal of achieving greatness for China by 2049.
'China feels vulnerable about borders, but may not escalate Galwan'
Initially, Nehru and Mao were also quite friendly, with 'Hindi-Chini bhai-bhai'. But the Cold War became problematic. Then, the 1962 confrontation occurred, which caused a deep chill in relations. Full diplomatic relations were reopened only with the Janata government in the late 1970s.
How Adani vessel, 2 others stranded for days on a Bangladesh river
What was supposed to be the new gateway to the north east has encountered an unexpected glitch.
China-India border tensions persist but they prevent escalation: Pentagon
The Pentagon said that as part of its "active defence" strategy, China's leaders use tactics short of armed conflict to pursue China's strategic objectives.
First Indo-US 2+2: landmark def pact inked; cross-border terror, H1B discussed
India and US discussed issues like cross-border terrorism, India's NSG bid and the contentious H1B visa issue.
China-India border tension remains despite growing economic ties: US
"Tensions persist along disputed portions of the sino- Indian border, where both countries patrol with the armed forces," the Pentagon said in its annual report to the Congress.
Border dispute has 'good prospects' of resolution: China
"There are lot of perceptions about border issue. So long as the two leaderships have strong political will we have good prospects for the resolution," Huang said.
Indo-China joint Silk Road Economic Belt & Maritime Silk Road: China seeks to address misgivings
There are worries that China will utilise this to project power and military prowess much to discomfort of others.
'Burden of Sino-India boundary issue should be solved soon'
India said the "burden" of vexed boundary issue with China should be resolved soon & the two countries should fully implement the understandings reached.
Military exercise with China shifted from near the border to Pune
Defence ministry officials on Friday said the fourth "Hand-in-Hand" exercise with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) would now be held at Pune in mid-November.
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