Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report on Monday by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the latest in Tehran’s attempts to steadily exert pressure on the international community. Iran is seeking to have economic sanctions imposed over the country’s controversial nuclear program lifted in…
Ukraine’s army chief Oleksandr Syrsky said on Monday that the first French military instructors would soon arrive in the war-battered country. Syrsky made the announcement after he and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov took part in a video call with French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu. “I have already signed the documents that will allow the first…
The Appointment Committee of Cabinet, India on May 27, 2024, approved the extension in service of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat for a period of one year, beyond his normal age of superannuation (May 31, 2024), i.e. up to May 31, 2025. He was appointed to this post on…
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday they launched attacks on three ships in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, and two US destroyers in the Red Sea. The group, which describes its attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s war in Gaza, said the ships were the Larego Desert and the MSC…
Displaying a firm resolve towards finding green and sustainable transport solutions, the Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. The Indian Army is known for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army…
In a massive stride for India’s electoral polity, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) witnessed its highest poll participation in the last 35 years. The Combined Voter Turnout (VTR) at the polling stations for the entire Union Territory (5 Lok Sabha seats) was 58.46 % in the General Elections 2024. This significant participation is a testament to…
India would have progressed at a much faster pace if its borders had been more secure, defined and not in adversarial dispossession, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said on Friday, underlining that the country’s power has grown immensely in the last 10 years. Delivering the Rustamji Memorial Lecture organised by the Border Security Force (BSF)…
Japan have said that North Korea has informed it of a plan to launch a satellite by June 3, 2024. Japan’s coast guard said it has been notified by North Korea about its planned launch of a “satellite rocket” beginning Monday through midnight June 3. The launch plan likely refers to the North’s efforts to…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Brazil of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost up to $950 million. This includes initial acquisition of $450 million in Major Defense Equipment, and…
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Monday that it has detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 Chinese naval vessels and four Chinese coast guard vessels operating near its territory from 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time) on Monday. Out of these 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan’s…
