Adnoc LNG carrier steams through Suez Canal on fast route return leg
Vessel has previously taken longer voyages via Cape of Good Hope
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Why India’s Defence Board Fast-Tracks IAF’s ₹1,00,000 Crore Aircraft Upgrade Is A Major Airlift Revolution?
The Indian Defence Procurement Board has fundamentally reshaped the nation’s aerial roadmap by sanctioning a dual-pronged acquisition strategy worth approximately ₹1,00,000 crore. This ambitious move targets the procurement of 60 medium transport aircraft alongside the formal approval of a home-grown unmanned combat aerial vehicle project.These decisions represent a critical pivot in a broader $
The murder of Iranian schoolchildren cannot be whitewashed
Western media is either silent or implicitly blaming Tehran for the strike that killed 168 girls
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Gavin Newsom likens Israel to ‘an apartheid state’ and decries war on Iran
California governor, promoting his memoir in LA, was asked if US should rethink military partnership with IsraelSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGavin Newsom, the Democratic California governor, likened Israe…
India Accelerates Pantsir S-1 Procurement To Bolster Air Defence Amid Rising Drone Threats
The Defence Ministry of India is poised to advance procurement plans for 13 Russian Pantsir S-1 self-propelled air defence systems, awaiting formal proposals from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.These systems are designed to neutralise medium-range surface-to-air missiles, short-range rockets, and kamikaze drones, addressing critical gaps in India’s layered air defence
Global Giants From Brazil, US And Russia Battle For India’s Multi-Billion Pound Transport Aircraft Contract
The Indian Air Force is poised to initiate a significant procurement process for 60 multi-role transport aircraft, a move intended to modernise its ageing tactical airlift capabilities.This mega-deal has attracted global aerospace heavyweights, with Brazil’s Embraer, the United States’ Lockheed Martin, and Russia’s Ilyushin emerging as the primary contenders for the lucrative contract.The
The Code of Sovereignty: India’s Strategic Gamble In The Global Fighter Jet Market
The recent clearance by India’s Defence Acquisition Council for 114 Dassault Rafale jets, a deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh Crores, marks a pivotal moment for India’s aerial strategy.While French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged significant technology transfer following the recent A.I. Summit, a critical caveat remains: the refusal to share sensitive source codes. This restriction
Strategic Sovereignty: Why India Keeps America’s Top Fighters At Arm’s Length
India has steadfastly refused American fighter jets, even as the United States has pitched nearly every model in its arsenal over the past two decades. From F-16s to F-35s, the offers have come thick and fast, yet New Delhi has turned them down each time, wrote Shiv Aroor a respected defence analyst of NDTV web portal.Consider the current spectacle over Iran. F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from
Coalition of Western Countries Launches 6G Cybersecurity Guidelines
A coalition of seven Western nations has launched guidelines to help integrate security-by-design principles into future 6G standards
Historic World 1st Aerial Duel: Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Downs Iranian Jet Over Tehran
The Israeli military has confirmed that an F-35 stealth fighter successfully intercepted and shot down an Iranian YAK-130 aircraft over Tehran. This engagement represents a significant milestone in modern aerial warfare, as it marks the first time this specific fifth-generation aircraft has destroyed a manned enemy plane in combat.The encounter took place amidst a rapid escalation of hostilities,