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A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet went missing during a tactical night operation early on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when the aircraft lost communication with other planes involved in the mission just minutes before reaching its target area.The other aircraft participating in the exercise attempted to re-establish contact with the missing jet
Russia has successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying a spacecraft intended for defence purposes, according to reports from the Russian state-run news agency RIA. The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, located in the Arkhangelsk region in northern Russia.The Russian Aerospace Forces, part of the country’s military, conducted the operation on behalf of the Russian Defence
Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen has recently expressed her concerns about the political situation in Bangladesh, stating that the country is now under the influence of the radical group Jamaat-e-Islami. She believes that Jamaat-e-Islami and other militant groups are destroying Bangladesh’s history and suppressing pro-liberation forces.Nasreen has called for fair elections and
A high-level committee, chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has submitted a comprehensive report to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlining a roadmap for enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF).Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh recently presented a comprehensive report from the empowered committee for capability enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in India is undertaking a significant overhaul of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 to expedite defence procurement and address long-standing inefficiencies and delays. A high-level committee, led by the Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), has been formed to review and restructure the procurement process.This committee aims to complete
India has strongly rebuked the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, for his remarks on Kashmir and Manipur, labelling them as "unfounded" and "baseless." The criticism came after Turk’s global update to the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, where he expressed concerns over the situations in both regions.Ambassador Arindam Bagchi, India’s Permanent
At a time when the Indian defence researchers are developing a large number of tactical missile systems, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has given approval in Oct 2024, for setting up a new missiles testing range in Andhra Pradesh valued at ₹20,000.The proposal was cleared by the CCS headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as per which the new missile range will come up in the Nagayalanka
China has recently deployed its advanced WZ-9 "Divine Eagle" drone to the South China Sea, significantly enhancing its surveillance capabilities in the region.This high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) drone is equipped with advanced radar systems that can detect targets up to 310 miles (500Km) away, posing a substantial challenge to US stealth aircraft like the F-22 Raptor and F-35
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently met with Princess Astrid of Belgium, who is leading a significant economic mission to India.This visit is part of a broader effort to strengthen economic and trade relations between Belgium and India. Princess Astrid, accompanied by a delegation of 335 members and 180 companies, aims to explore opportunities for collaboration in various sectors,
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. During the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar extended a warm welcome to Minister Prévot, congratulating him on his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium.He highlighted the long-standing good relations between India and Belgium, noting that