Pakistan Army Kills 30 Militants Trying to Cross From Afghanistan
DefenseNews : Pakistan’s army said Friday it had killed 30 militants attempting to cross the border from Afghanistan over the last three days, after a suicide attack killed 16 soldiers in the same region. The militants belonged to the Pakistan Taliban or its affiliated groups, the military said in a statement accusing archfoe India of backing them. “The security forces demonstrated exceptional professionalism, vigilance preparedness, and prevented a potential catastrophe,” it said. “A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was al…
India ramps up drone and air defense arsenal after Pakistan aerial clashes, boosting border security and strike power.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Following a bitter aerial battle between India and Pakistan from May 7-10, Delhi has approved an emergency procurement of new equipment for air defense and counterterrorism. The slaying of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir on Apr. 22 had prompted India to attack Pakistan, whom it accused of harboring terrorists. Under Operation Sindoor, India initially struck nine alleged terrorist camps in Pakistani territory. Pakistan’s response, which included drone attacks and shoot-downs of an unknown number of Indian fighter j…
Ukraine’s Use of U.S.-Made ATACMS: A Game-Changer in the Conflict
DefenseNews : Ukraine has reportedly used U.S.-provided Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike deep into Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in its military campaign. These precision-guided missiles, capable of hitting targets nearly 200 miles away, were used to target Russian air defenses and logistics hubs, showcasing a shift in the conflict's dynamics and U.S. policy towards arming Ukraine. Ukraine’s conflict with Russia has entered a new phase as Kyiv launched its first known strikes deep into Russian territo…
Pentagon Warns of China’s Rapid Nuclear Arsenal Expansion and Modernization
DefenseNews : In a startling update on global military dynamics, the Pentagon has highlighted China's unprecedented and swift expansion of its nuclear arsenal. The report suggests that China, having already amassed around 500 nuclear warheads, is set to more than double this figure by 2030. As concerns mount regarding transparency and intentions, U.S. defense officials are left grappling with the implications of Beijing's strategic military modernization. The Pentagon has issued a new report detailing China's rapid and ambitious ex…
Five Indian Weapons For War . China Must Fear of it ....
VIkramaditya Aircraft War Carrier India has operated aircraft carriers for more than fifty years, starting in 1961 with the carrier INS Vikrant. Commissioned in 2013, INS VIkramaditya is the latest and most powerful in a long line of Indian carriers. The carrier was originally built for the Soviet Navy as the Baku. The original ship was an anti-submarine warfare carrier with the armament of a cruiser, including two 100mm deck guns, a staggering 192 SA-N-9 surface to air missiles and 12 giant SS-N-12 Sandbox anti-ship missiles. Mothball…
INS Vikramaditya, India's second aircraft carrier, out at sea again
The INS Vikramaditya, India's second aircraft carrier, is out at sea again. By this time tomorrow, the 45,550-ton vessel built at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, north Russia, will be sailing through the Barents Sea. Over the next two months at least, the ship will be put through stringent testing in the Barents Sea and the White sea. "If all goes well, the Indian tri-colour will be flying atop the INS Vikramaditya this November, after which it will start its journey to India," a senior Navy officer told NDTV. The I…
Russia tries to stave off US in Indian defence market
Russia remains India's largest defence supplier but the United States is slowly catching up with a string of major deals in the recent past. Russia remains India's largest defence supplier but the United States is slowly catching up with a string of major deals in the recent past. Russian experts are, however, confident that Moscow’s long-term strategic relationship with New Delhi will keep the defence equation in Russia’s favour India is among the leaders in terms of defence purchases. New Delhi is expected to increase its d…
India inducts new Stealth Frigate : INS Trikand
In a boost to its naval prowess, India today inducted a Russian-built guided missile warship into the Navy at a shipyard in Kaliningrad there. In a boost to its naval prowess, India today inducted a Russian-built guided missile warship into the Navy at a shipyard in Kaliningrad there. "INS Trikand, the last of the three 'Follow On Talwar Class' frigates built in the Russia, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at a glittering ceremony marked by traditional military fervour," a Navy release said here. The induction …
FDI to our defence: Dependence on imports can be cut by allowing foreign companies to produce weapons in India
The chorus for increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the defence sector is growing louder by the day. The parliamentary standing committee on defence has also now urged the government to raise the limit to mitigate the "steadily expanding deficiency in defence modernisation". Yet, there is a danger that the issue will be relegated to the back burner as in the past. The recurring and dominant theme of those who oppose the increase is that the defence sector must be the monopoly of the defence public sector undert…
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