Commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: US media
The airman, a weapon systems officer, was wounded after the ejection but could still walk, reportedly evading capture in the mountains for more than a day.
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Connection at a cost: The high-risk world of Iran’s underground VPN market after internet blackout
Users are risking it all to get online as operators gain the ability to monitor activity during the nationwide internet shutdown, writes Alireza Manafi
Prince William, Kate Middleton and kids join royal family for Easter service – ABC News
Prince William, Kate Middleton and kids join royal family for Easter service ABC NewsSee King Charles, Camilla, Will, Kate and more royals celebrate Easter USA TodayBritish royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his fam…
Pope Leo uses Easter Sunday message to urge world leaders to end wars
Leo did not mention any specific conflicts in the message, known as the ‘Urbi et Orbi’
Lamine Yamal’s anger after Barcelona’s La Liga win downplayed by Flick
Yamal’s unhappiness at the end of the match against Atletico Madrid was over missed scoring opportunities, Flick says.
Indigenous 1,000 Kg Heavy Bomb Project For IAF Takes Off; Targets Strategic Self‑Reliance
India has launched a significant plan to develop indigenous 1,000‑kg aerial bombs, marking a decisive step towards self‑reliance in strategic munitions.The Ministry of Defence has issued an Expression of Interest to design, develop, and procure these heavy bombs, ensuring compatibility with both Russian and Western aircraft currently in service with the Indian Air Force.The project will begin
Nuke Boat’s INS Aridhaman Doubles Strike Power With 24 Sagarika Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles
INS Aridhaman has been formally commissioned into service, marking a significant expansion of India’s sea‑based nuclear deterrent. The submarine, reportedly 1,000 tons heavier than its predecessors Arihant and Arighaat, was inducted at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Unlike Arihant and Arighaat, which can carry up to a dozen K‑15 Sagarika and four K‑4
Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Bird Count: Epic Fury’s Fiery Fiasco Or Just Another Tweetstorm?
by G H KumarOh, Mr President Trump, whatever are you tallying now amid the smoke and mirrors of Operation Epic Fury? One can’t help but chuckle at your eagle-eyed obsession with those "beautiful" aircraft plummeting from the skies like overripe fruit.Back in the day, during India’s Operation Sindoor, you couldn’t resist those barbed quips about the IAF’s supposed losses—tweeting away as if each
GTRE To Transform Su-30MKIs Into Flying Testbeds For India’s Indigenous Jet Engines
India is embarking on a bold new chapter in its aerospace journey with the decision to convert two Su‑30MKI fighter jets into dedicated flying testbeds for indigenous engine development, Zee News reported.The Gas Turbine Research Establishment, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, is spearheading this initiative, which is expected to accelerate the
IAF Invites Bids For Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Lift Airship Project For Surveillance Missions
The Indian Air Force has announced a bold initiative to develop hydrogen-powered autonomous airships, signalling a major technological leap in its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.The project, formally titled the Medium Altitude Heavy Lift Airship, is envisioned as a pilotless platform capable of operating at altitudes of around 30,000 feet while carrying payloads of up to 5,000