The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”. Elevating Ayodhya Airport to international status is paramount for realizing Ayodhya’s economic potential and its significance as a global pilgrimage site, opening doors…
US based Lockheed Martin has delivered 98 F-35 Multirole Fighters in 2023, bringing the global fleet to more than 990 aircraft in the year 2023, according to a statement issued by Lockheed Martin. The F-35 continues to demonstrate its value to the U.S. and allies, bolstering advanced 5th Generation capabilities and 21st Century Security deterrence….
The US Air Force awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a $345 million contract to produce and deliver more than 1,500 StormBreaker smart weapons. Noteworthy, StormBreaker is the leading air-to-surface, network enabled weapon that can engage moving targets in all weather conditions using its multi-effects warhead and tri-mode seeker. Fielded on two platforms with testing underway…
Russia recently used short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) sourced from North Korea to conduct multiple strikes against Ukraine, the United States (US) said on Thursday, citing newly declassified intelligence. National security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the United States will raise the development with the United Nations Security Council. Kirby called North Korea’s arms transfer to…
The Indonesian government has postponed a plan to purchase 12 second-hand Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets formerly used by Qatar’s air force for the time being due to budget shortfalls, according to a government official. For some time, Indonesia has been seeking to overhaul its aging air fleet, which includes U.S.-made F-16 and Russian Sukhoi Su-27…
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Kathmandu, Nepal from 04-05 January 2024 on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Nepal, Mr. N.P. Saud for co-chairing the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission. The India-Nepal Joint Commission was established in 1987 and provides a platform for both Ministers to review all…
A maritime crisis unfolded as the cargo ship ‘MV Lila Norfolk’, with 15 Indian crew members aboard, was hijacked last Thursday evening near Somalia’s coast. The ship sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) portal saying five to six unknown armed personnel had boarded on the evening of Jan. 4, the…
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with the U.S Army for M777 lightweight howitzer major structures, under an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA), which is currently limited to $50 million. This allows BAE Systems to start delivering on the programme, while finalizing the details of the contract and its total value with the customer. Noteworthy, BAE…
India plans to soon begin user trials of its own man-portable air defence missile system, designed to destroy hostile aircraft, drones and helicopters at very short ranges. The very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS) has been developed by DRDO to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats at ranges up to 6-km. And, it is expected to be…
Chinese state media has revealed fresh images of China’s new, next generation aircraft carrier – the most advanced in the country’s naval fleet. Named the Fujian, the vessel has been entirely designed and built domestically and is China’s first carrier to be fitted with a rare electromagnetic catapult system that can launch a wider range…
