The Indian Navy is advancing towards establishing an Intermediate Level Maintenance (ILM) facility dedicated to LM2500 gas turbines at INS Eksila.This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening the Navy’s self-reliance in maintaining critical propulsion systems that power its frontline warships, reported Alpha Defense.The LM2500 gas turbine, widely used across naval fleets globally, is
What is so special about Iran’s uranium that US, China and Russia all want it?
Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile has become a focal point in a global power contest, with the US, China, and Russia vying for influence. Tehran insists the material will not be handed over, despite US claims of an impending agreement for its recovery….
Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end‑of‑life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
The attack ta…
Green MP: Labour caricatures working-class people over greyhound racing
Hannah Spencer says minister ‘continuously offends people by saying working-class people don’t care about dogs’Labour is “offensively caricaturing” working-class people by saying they do not want a greyhound racing ban in England, the Green party MP Ha…
Winners and judges out of pocket as £20,000 writing awards appear to have closed
The Plaza Prizes offered 10 awards in 2025 but some judges say they were not paid, while a number of winners hit back over AI accusationsA competition for new writers that promised a £20,000 prize fund appears to have shut down, leaving winners and jud…
Loyal Wingman UCAVs Poised To Redefine The Future of Aerial Warfare
Conversations about aerial combat have long centred on fifth and sixth generation aircraft, stand‑off weapons and advanced air‑to‑air missiles. Yet a discernible shift is underway as Collaborative Combat Aircraft, more commonly referred to as loyal wingman, emerge as the next transformative element in aerial warfare.These unmanned aircraft are designed to fly alongside or ahead of manned fighters
Underground women fighters preparing for war with Iran
Photographer VALENTINA SINIS was given exclusive access to the secret mountain bases of the Kurdish Women’s Protection Forces. FATOU FERRARO reports
Rafale Tests New Anti-Drone Rockets Against Shahed UAVs
A French Rafale fighter jet has been observed at BA 125 Istres airbase in southern France carrying a new counter-drone configuration.The system fitted is the Thales JF12 pod, a launcher capable of firing both unguided and guided 68 mm rockets, including the SNEB and ACULEUS variants, as well as similar munitions.Reports from Voennoye Obozrenie confirm that this marks a significant step in
Russia Begins 2026 Fighter Deliveries: Su-35S Strengthens VKS Operational Backbone
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the state-owned ROSTEC conglomerate, has delivered the first batch of Su-35S multirole fighters for 2026 to the Ministry of Defence, marking the beginning of this year’s supply cycle for the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS).The announcement underscores the continuity of industrial output and the sustained demand for advanced tactical aviation
India’s Role In Su-57 Export Push: Russia Signals Expanding Global Demand
Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Su-57, is experiencing a surge in demand, according to Rosoboronexport, the country’s defence export company, as stated in a report by Zee News.While specific buyers have not been disclosed, the firm confirmed that multiple export orders have already been received and that negotiations are expanding across different regions. Several partner