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India has concluded its massive naval combat exercise, TROPEX, which spanned three months and involved a significant deployment of military assets. The exercise included 65-70 warships, 10 submarines, and over 80 aircraft and helicopters, showcasing the Indian Navy’s operational preparedness and war fighting capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).This extensive exercise was conducted
The Karnataka government has recently submitted a proposal to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation for the construction of Bangalore’s second international airport. Three potential locations have been identified for this project: two sites along Kanakapura Road near Harohalli and one on Kunigal Road in Nelamangala.The decision to expedite this process is driven by the need to address the
The U.S. military’s classified mini space shuttle, the X-37B, has returned to Earth after completing a secret mission that lasted 434 days. Launched by SpaceX from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023, the vehicle carried military experiments but no crew members.The X-37B landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in the early hours, with the touchdown not being announced until
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently informed Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that President Donald Trump is committed to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict as soon as possible. This message was conveyed during a call between Rubio and Sybiha, as stated by the State Department.The U.S. administration emphasized that all parties involved must take steps to secure a lasting peace
SDA originally had hoped to begin launching the Tranche 1 Transport and Tracking Layer constellations for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture stationed in low Earth orbit in September 2024.
The Indian Ministry of Defence has finalised a significant agreement with Russia’s state-owned arms exporter, ROSOBORONEXPORT, worth $248 million.This deal is aimed at procuring advanced 1,000 horsepower engines for the Indian Army’s fleet of T-72 tanks, which currently operate with 780 horsepower engines. The new engines will be supplied in various conditions, including fully assembled,
Russia has emphasized the potential benefits of its Su-57 fighter jet over the U.S.-offered F-35 for India’s military modernization efforts. Russian arms exporter ROSOBORONEXPORT highlighted the possibility of quickly upgrading existing production lines in India to assemble the Su-57E, a fifth-generation warplane. This comes as India seeks to enhance its air force capabilities, aiming to increase
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated that boundary issues should not dictate the bilateral relations between India and China. This stance comes amid a backdrop of improved ties following a significant meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, last October.The meeting marked a strategic shift towards enhancing bilateral cooperation and
In the high-stakes competition for India’s next-generation fighter jet, Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter is gaining attention as a viable option, potentially outpacing the U.S. offer of the F-35 Lightning II. Despite the F-35 being considered one of the most advanced jets available, its high cost and the stringent conditions often associated with U.S. defence deals may deter India.The F-35,
However, several industry sources said that their companies have not been blocked by NRO from taking pictures over Ukraine.