Monthly Archives: September, 2020
Asia Pacific
No Buyers For F-16s: Why Does J-10 Jets aka Chinese Version Of F-16s Have No Customers?
China's Chengdu J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' has been showcased on several platforms since 2018, but is yet to find a customer.
The J-10C, which are also...
Asia Pacific
After India, Australia To Acquire K9 ‘Thunder’ Self-Propelled Howitzers From S.Korea
The K-9, nicknamed ‘thunder’ is a self-propelled howitzer system designed by the South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Samsung Aerospace Industries, now manufactured by Hanwha Defense.
South Asia
Indian Rafale Jets Come Under Attack From ‘Black-Kites’; Air Force Seeks Urgent Intervention
As India braces for the second batch of Rafale fighter jets from France in October, the Indian Air Force (IAF) faces a rather peculiar...
Middle East
Amid Tensions With Greece, Turkey Begins Work To Supplement S-400 Systems With TRGL-230 Missiles
Amid rising tensions across the East Mediterranean region involving neighbors Greece and Turkey, Ankara has reportedly begun developing its first surface-to-surface, laser-guided missile, TRGL-230.
https://eurasiantimes.com/un-experts-hail-qatars-new-laws-for-migrant-workers/
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Middle East
UN Experts Hail Qatar For Ending “Kafala” Labor Sponsorship Scheme
According to the World Bank’s estimates, Qatar’s population is about 2.8 million, and more than two million of them are foreign workers from countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Americas
US Approves Sale Of Latest AMRAAM Missiles To Spain; Says Will Boost European Security
The United States approved a deal worth $250 million for the sale of 100 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to NATO member Spain on...
Expert Reviews
No More Rafales! India Eyes US Stealth F-35 Jets As Washington Loosens Export Policy? OpEd
Amid reports suggesting the US could supply F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), could India be next in line for finally landing...
Americas
After Stealth J-20, China’s Next Fighter-Jet Could Be A Super F-35
In its endeavours of achieving the “world-class military” status, China’s military and its defence industry may have taken a significant step in the right...
Business News
Despite Dwindling GDP, Indian E-Commerce To Touch $100 Billion Mark By 2024
The two month nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further dwindled the Indian economy with an unprecedented 23.9% decline in the Gross...
Americas
US Warns Of Dangerous Build-Up Of China’s Nuclear Weapons & Ballistic Missiles; Beijing Hits Back
China is increasingly getting closer to becoming a global power in the race with Russia and the US by upgrading its strategic bombers to...
South Asia
Who Are India’s “Special Frontier Force” That Thwarted Chinese Actions At Pangong Tso?
Special Frontier Force has been involved in several covert operations including the 1971 war, Operation Blue Star in Golden Temple Amritsar, Kargil conflict, and in counter-insurgency operations in the country. There are several other operations that SFF took part in but the details of that are classified.
Featured
FACT CHECK: Indian Soldier Killed In Border Clash With Chinese PLA Troops At Pangong Tso?
China has dismissed reports of the killing of an Indian soldier along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), after the troops of the two...
South Asia
Confirmed: India Has Taken Control Of ‘Critical Heights’ In Ladakh Much To The Shock Of China
As India-China border tensions have again surged after fresh clashes and Beijing refusing to withdraw from some critical points, India too has taken advantage...
Featured
India, Kabul Government Want To Rupture Afghan Peace Process Till US Elections – Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a prominent Afghan mujahideen leader and head of the Hezb-e-Islami party, has said regional proxy wars have complicated the fragile yet rejuvenated...
Asia Pacific
Will India-China Border Tensions Escalate Into A Full Blown War?
With tensions further escalating between India and China after both nations blamed each other of violating a “consensus” reached between the two sides after...
Americas
Lockheed Awarded $183M Contract To Supply ‘Arsenal Defender’ HIMARS Rocket Launcher Systems
Lockheed Martin, one of the biggest defense and aerospace companies in the world, has been awarded a $183 million contract by the U.S. Army...
Asia Pacific
China To Commemorate 75th Anniversary of WW2 Triumph Over Japan
China President Xi Jinping will lead a host of other leaders of his nation to participate in an event on Thursday (September 3), commemorating...
Europe
SAAB To Make Its Gripen Jets Stealth With Advanced Jammer Pods & Decoy Missiles
The Swedish aerospace giant SAAB AB has announced a new electronic warfare package for its Gripen being offered to Finland for its HX fighter...
Featured
Turkey Furious As US Lifts Arms Embargo On Greek Cyprus
The US decision to partially lift an arms embargo on the Greek Cypriots, poisoning hopes for peace in the Eastern Mediterranean, is incompatible with...
South Asia
Indian Commando Killed After Indian, Chinese Soldiers Clashed At Pangong Tso – AFP
As Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed at Pangong Tso, the second major clash after Galwan Valley, a soldier of Tibetan origin with India's special...
