North Korea has successfully conducted a ground-jet test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate hypersonic missile amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, according to Yonhap News Agency. Reportedly, hypersonic missiles are on the list of sophisticated weapons North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to develop during a key party congress…
The Indian Navy and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi, symbolising their commitment to promote technology development, innovative solutions and joint R&D. Notably, Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refit) at Naval Headquarters and Prof. (Ms) Rintu Banerjee, Dean (R&D) of…
Australia and Britain have signed a new defence and security agreement that makes it easier for their defence forces to operate together in each other’s countries and Australia chose BAE Systems to help build new submarines. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps were in Australia for annual talks on Friday with…
The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was organized on 19th March 2024 in New Delhi. Noteworthy, the initiative focused on broadening startup interactions among the SCO Member States, fostering an environment conducive to innovation, promoting job creation, and inspiring young talent to develop innovative solutions. The plenary session of the…
KEY FACTS German Federal Armed Forces commissions Rheinmetall to supply the heavy infantry weapon carrier Boxer 8×8 with Lance turret; main weapon 30mm automatic cannon Up to 123 vehicles; delivery from 2025; order value around €2.7 billion Production to include MILVEHCOE in Australia High manoeuvrability and firepower for the German Army’s new “medium forces” The…
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin on March 18, 2024. Both Ministers briefly discussed a range of bilateral, regional security and defence cooperation issues. Further, they reviewed the recent bilateral events such as the INDUS-X Summit held in New Delhi in February 2024, and…
In consonance with the established partnership between India and the United States (US), a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph – 24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 March 2024. Indian Navy Ships with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked, Indian Navy aircraft,…
Australia said that it would be spending billions on docks, shipyards and factories at home and in Britain for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security pact, and named Britain’s BAE Systems to help build the boats. The AUKUS agreement among Australia, Britain and the United States will see Australia buy up to five nuclear submarines…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of North Macedonia of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $111 million. Noteworthy, the Government of North Macedonia has requested to buy an additional…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out successful operations on an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip on the National Highway 16 near Andhra Pradesh’s Addanki in Bapatla district this week where Su-30 and Hawk fighters carried out overshoots during the activation. The An-32 and Dornier transport aircraft also landed and subsequently took off from the…
