Monthly Archives: April, 2021
Asia Pacific
WATCH: Chinese PLA Commandos Undertake ‘Underwater Operations’ With Needle Guns
A video released by the Chinese state media shows PLA Navy commandos, also known as 'Sea Dragons', taking part in an underwater training session...
Americas
US Starts Inciting Both India & China; Sends Amphibious Assault Ship ‘Makin Island’ To South China Sea
The US has intensified its military activity in China’s neighborhood by sending its amphibious assault vessel, USS Makin Island, to the disputed waters of...
World
India Strengthens Maritime Security Ties With Seychelles; Modi Gifts Rs 1Bn Patrol Vessel
India gifted a Fast Patrol Vessel (FSV) worth Rs 1 billion to Seychelles during a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles...
Americas
US Navy Provokes India By Conducting ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ Operation Near Lakshadweep Islands
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones carried out a freedom of navigation operation near India’s Lakshadweep Islands on April 7, according...
Europe
NO Corruption! Rafale-Maker Dassault Aviation Rejects Corruption Allegations In Fighter Jet Deal With India
Rejecting corruption allegations, French aerospace company Dassault Aviation on Thursday said that "no violations were reported, notably in the frame of the contract with...
World
US Sanctions Myanma Gems Enterprise To Deprive Myanmar Military Of Critical Revenues
The US has sanctioned a Myanmar state-owned gem company - Myanma Gems Enterprise in response to the junta's ongoing violent repression of anti-coup demonstrators.
The...
EurAsian Region
Russia Eyes Three Potential Customers For Sukhoi Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jets
After some initial hiccups, the Russian fifth-gen Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet had drawn considerable attention in international exhibitions earlier this year, with India,...
Asia Pacific
Indian Navy Better Equipped Than Army & The Air Force To Tackle Cyber Threats — CDS Rawat
Indian tri-services chief (CDS) Gen. Bipin Rawat admitted the technological superiority of China in the cyber domain and said that the Indian Navy is...
EurAsian Region
Russia To Continue Backing India On Kashmir Issue; Rules Out Military Ties With China — Reports
Russia has reportedly assured that it will continue to support India's stand on Kashmir and Pakistan-related issues. Moscow has also ruled out any military...
Americas
Not F-15EX Fighter Jets, The US Will Now Be Pitching ‘Eagle-II’ To The Indian Air Force
The US Air Force’s latest fighter jet, the F-15EX, which is being pitched to the Indian and other air forces, has now been officially...
Asia Pacific
Strategic Allies India & Vietnam Likely To Frame ‘Common Security Strategy’ To Counter China
India and Vietnam discussed their plans to increase military cooperation and joint strategies for regional development, amid Beijing's aggressive posture in the South China...
World
Afghan Peace Deal: Mistakes In Russia, Qatar Meetings Should Be Avoided: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Veteran Afghan Mujahideen leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar says the selection criteria for delegates could be pivotal to the success of an expected conference in Istanbul...
Europe
After Hijab Ban, France OKs Proposal To Outlaw Prayers At Universities
France’s Senate approved the addition of a ban on religious practices in university corridors to a controversial bill to fight "Islamist separatism" late Wednesday.
Discussing...
Expert Reviews
How A Philippines-Trained Maoist Commander Laid A Deathtrap For The Indian Security Forces
Philippines-trained Maoist commander Madvi Hidma was the mastermind of the April 3 attack in central India’s Chhattisgarh state, security officials said. The communist rebels...
South Asia
Russia Again Eyes ‘Strategic Role’ In Afghanistan With The Help Of Pakistan & China – Experts
On his crucial visit to Pakistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has promised the country supply of special military gear and enhanced cooperation in...
EurAsian Region
Russia Will Give Pakistan Military Equipment To Fight Terror — Foreign Minister Lavrov
Russia and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to cooperate in their fight against terrorism with Moscow promising to supply Islamabad with military equipment, according to...
Europe
How French Senate Panel Brokered Talks Between Dassault Aviation & Airbus Over Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
French aerospace company Dassault Aviation and Airbus reached an agreement to remove major obstacles from Europe's future aircraft program FCAS (Future Combat Air System)....
Americas
Why Both China & Russia Have ‘Officially Surpassed’ The US In Hypersonic Missile Program?
The US suffered a major setback in its hypersonic missile program on Monday after it failed to launch a missile from a B-52H bomber.
According...
Asia Pacific
Amid Bloodbath, Myanmar Military Gets Russian Pantsir S-1 Missile Defense System — Reports
At a time when the Myanmar armed forces have drawn global condemnation for allegedly killing hundreds of pro-democracy protesters, the news of Russia arming...
Asia Pacific
Air Travel In India Expected To Double In Next Decade — Boeing Forecast
Boeing forecasts strong aviation growth in India owing to the country’s growing economy and an expanding middle class, fueling demand for more than 2,200...
