Beijing’s Shadow Airpower Strategy Deepens Pakistan’s Military Edge
DefenseNews: Quiet Chinese support is reshaping South Asia’s aerial balance Fresh reports suggesting expanded Chinese operational and technical assistance to Pakistan’s Air Force have intensified debate across South Asia’s defense community. The development highlights the rapidly evolving China-Pakistan strategic partnership, the growing role of Chinese military technology in regional airpower competition, and the wider implications for India’s defense strategy and Indo-Pacific security calculations. The evolving strategic relationship betwee…
Jaishankar, Wang May Meet In Indonesia To End Stalemate On India-china Border Stand-off
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may meet in Indonesia this week to explore ways to end the stalemate over negotiations to end the stand-off between the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar and Wang will attend the meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers in Bali on July 7 and 8. The meeting is being hosted by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. It will set the stage for the G20 summit, which President Joko Widodo will host later this year. India …
India's GSLV Mk-III Rocket To Launch Oneweb Satellites In Oct'22 And Jan'23: ISRO Chairman
India's heaviest rocket, the GSLV MK-III, will henceforth be used to perform commercial launches, with two such launches being planned in October this year and January next year, ISRO Chairman, Dr S Somanath said. This comes as a welcome development as India has been primarily using its workhorse PSLV rocket to orbit customer satellites. He mentioned that UK-based OneWeb had signed up as a customer for both these launches. This comes as a welcome development as it would be the maiden launch of the GSLV MK-III for a commercial mission. Nota…
India's Tejas Aircraft Top Choice For Malaysia's Fighter Jet Fleet; Final Talks Underway
TEJAS, manufactured by HAL, is a single-engine and highly agile multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft capable of operating in high-threat air environments. India's TEJAS light combat aircraft has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets and the two sides are holding negotiations to firm up the procurement. Malaysia has narrowed down on the Indian aircraft notwithstanding the stiff competition from China's JF-17 jet, South Korea's FA-50 and Russia's…
Russia Says Proposal For Unsc Meeting 'still On Table'; Pushes For India's Membership
DefenseNews: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated recently that President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to convene a summit of the permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC), is still on the table and valid, Russia's state-affiliated news agency TASS reported. Moscow "hopes" this initiative shall be implemented as Lavrov on Friday lashed out at the West, saying that it must "regains its senses." Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of t…
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri, Kadmatt Visit Singapore For South East Asia Deployment
Singapore : As part of the deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kadmatt under the Command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, visited Singapore from July 1-3, 2022. Indian Navy crew participated in professional interactions with Republic of Singapore Navy towards enhancing mutual cooperation and interoperability INS Sahadri is an indigenously built multi-role stealth Frigate and INS Kadmatt is an indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette. During the visit, the Indian cr…
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. will significantly increase its military presence in Europe for the long haul, including by establishing its first permanent presence in Poland, to bolster regional security after Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine . Meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the opening of the alliance’s annual leaders’ summit in Madrid, Biden said “NATO is strong and united” and that steps to be taken during the gathering will “further augment our collective strength.” Biden opened his p…
Beijing's Recent Allegations Against India Could Be 'pretext' For Future Attack: DefenseNews
It’s been two years since Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at the inhospitable heights of the trans-Himalayan Galwan Valley in Ladakh in June 2020. While the military standoff continues between the two sides, the Chinese communist leadership has again levied charges against India that experts say could be a pretext for an attack on the world’s largest democracy. Just three days before the second anniversary of the bloody Galwan conflict, Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe blamed India for the standoff at a major security summit—the Interna…
Today some Chinese army persons entered Indian waters at Pangong Lake
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently made a two-pronged simultaneous incursion by sending its troops into Indian waters in the Pangong lake as well as five kms deep into Indian territory through the land route in the same area, according to reports. Official sources said today that according to reports received by security agencies, Chinese boats entered into the Indian waters at the Pangong lake nestled in the higher reaches of Ladakh on October 22. These incursions were simultaneously backed by Chinese troops on the road…
India To Train Vietnamese Sailors, Beijing Disturbed
India will train Vietnamese sailors in submarine warfare as part of its effort to reinforce defense ties with countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The development is expected to disturb Beijing, analysts and officials said, and will be closely watched by Pakistan. Vietnam has ordered six Kilo-class subs from the Russian Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg to add to its of two South Korean-made Yugo-class midget submarines. India has operated Kilos since 1986. Like India, Vietnam has fought with China and is fast e…
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