Why Africa has become a hotspot for war
Most of today’s wars happen in Africa, creating the biggest displacement crisis while aid and peacekeeping collapse
Day: November 1, 2025
India To Approve Deals Worth $3.7b For Indo-Israeli MR-SAM Air Defence Missiles
The missiles will be manufactured by Israel Aerospace’s joint venture in IndiaIndia is preparing to approve a series of major defence transactions with Israel valued at around $3.762 billion. The Defence Procurement Procedure Administration, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to convene on 23 November to finalise the agreements.The key components of these deals include
Astra Microwave–Rafael JV Wins ₹285.56 Crore MoD Order For IAF Special Forces Communication Systems
Astra Microwave Products Limited has announced that its joint venture, Astra Rafael Comsys Private Limited, has secured a domestic defence order worth ₹285.56 crore from the Ministry of Defence.The contract was awarded on 31 October 2025 and pertains to the supply of advanced communication systems with accessories for the Indian Air Force’s Special Forces units.The project is to be executed
Axiscades and France’s Cilas Partner To Build Indigenous Laser-Based Counter-Drone System
Bengaluru-based Axiscades Engineering Technologies has entered into a strategic agreement with French defence firm Cilas S.A. to jointly develop advanced counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technologies in India. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening India’s defence capabilities against emerging aerial threats, particularly hostile drones.Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),
India Launches Project PRAGYASHAKTI: Tri-Service AI-Driven EW Integration Framework
India has launched Project PRAGYASHAKTI, a landmark initiative to unify the nation’s electronic warfare (EW) ecosystem under a common, AI-powered software framework. Designed to seamlessly integrate diverse EW systems across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the project represents a major stride towards autonomous, network-centric warfare capability.The 25-month development effort aims to create a
Indian Navy Intensifies Surveillance of Chinese Movements In Indian Ocean Region, Confirms Vice Admiral Vatsayan
The Indian Navy has reaffirmed its readiness and vigilance in monitoring all Chinese vessels operating within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, stated that the Navy maintains close and continuous surveillance on every Chinese naval and research vessel transiting through the region, ensuring full situational awareness.The announcement comes
Is India, Russia Joining Hands On SJ‑100 To Challenge Boeing–Airbus Dominance
The deal represents a major milestone for India’s aerospace sectorIndia and Russia have moved to significantly deepen their collaboration in civil aviation manufacturing, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signing a memorandum of understanding for the local assembly and production of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SJ-100). The pact, signed in Moscow,
How Mexico’s Day of the Dead turns skulls into joyful sugar treats
As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief that they return home for one night each Nov. 2.
‘We have no food, no water… it feels like the wilderness’: The communities shredded and still stranded by Hurricane Melissa
The death toll in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa could rise, with certain communities still marooned from the rest of the island, according to the police chief for the worst-affected area.
Ukrainian soldier says one thing is stopping Russian forces taking beleaguered city
Despite fierce house-to-house fighting in the city centre, Ukrainian troops are holding on