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Pakistan’s military has conducted extensive air strikes in eastern Afghanistan, claiming to have eliminated at least 80 militants in response to recent suicide bombings on Pakistani soil. The operation targeted seven sites along the border in provinces such as Nangarhar and Paktika, focusing on groups like the Pakistani Taliban and affiliates of the Islamic State.Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has
The United States Under Secretary of State, Jacob S Helberg, has praised the burgeoning US-India partnership in artificial intelligence, emphasising a shared commitment to fostering a pro-growth regulatory framework. Speaking from Washington DC on 22 February 2026, Helberg highlighted the recently signed US-India AI Opportunity Partnership as a pivotal step towards innovation-led development.In a
SSS Defence M72 CarbineSSS Defence, the Bangalore-based innovator in advanced weaponry, has formally committed to pursuing participation in the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s ambitious Project Grayburn, posted SSS defence on its X handle.This project aims to replace the ageing SA80 rifle series, which has served British forces for decades but now requires a modern successor to meet evolving
Police in Karnataka’s Udupi district have arrested a fourth suspect in the Indian Navy data leak case, accused of passing classified vessel identification numbers to Pakistan.The man, earlier believed to be from West Bengal, has been found during investigation to be a Bangladeshi national. Authorities are probing the suspected espionage network, tracking financial payments and links to Cochin
The Singapore Air Show recently showcased regional air power, with Pakistan presenting its JF-17 Thunder Block-III, a Chinese multirole fighter jet developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC). This 4.0-generation aircraft aims to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on Western and Russian suppliers while bolstering ties with Beijing, forming an interoperable ecosystem alongside J-10CE fighters and
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has suffered yet another blow to its TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft programme with the loss of a fighter jet in a training accident earlier this month.Reported by Manu Pubby of The Economic Times, the incident has prompted extensive fleet-wide checks as investigations proceed.The crash occurred at a key air base during landing following a routine training sortie. The
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India’s nuclear triad comprises sea-, land-, and air-based delivery systems for nuclear warheads, ensuring a credible second-strike capability under its "No First Use" policy. INS Aridhaman, as the third Arihant-class SSBN, forms the maritime pillar, providing the most survivable leg due to its stealthy underwater endurance.
India is poised to commission its third
India’s pursuit of a $40 billion deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France marks a pivotal moment in its military modernisation efforts.This government-to-government contract with Dassault Aviation, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council on 12 February, awaits final clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security. Estimated at ₹3.25 lakh crore, it could become the largest procurement in
MKU Limited, the Kanpur-based defence manufacturer renowned for soldier protection systems, is reportedly planning to establish a production facility in Morocco to bolster its foothold in North Africa.This move aligns with burgeoning India-Morocco defence ties, highlighted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Rabat in September 2025, where key pacts were inked. The company has already
Deliveries of the indigenous TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet are poised to commence after 1 April 2026, marking the start of India’s next financial year. This development follows critical agreements between the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the public sector manufacturer.The IAF had previously outlined a roster of ‘essential’ requirements