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Pentagon Slashes F-35 Orders As The Stealth Jet Takes Fire On Multiple Fronts Amid The Israel-Iran Conflict

The Pentagon has sharply reduced its planned procurement of F-35 fighter jets for the U.S. Air Force, a move that comes amid heightened scrutiny of the aircraft’s performance and soaring costs, as well as escalating claims and counterclaims about its survivability in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.For fiscal year 2026, the U.S. Air Force will request just 24 F-35As—half the 48 jets originally

June 17, 2025
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Israel’s Barak Magen Sea Shield: Indian Missile Tech Helps Navy Thwart Iranian Drone Swarm In First Combat Test

Israel’s recent interception of eight Iranian drones by its navy marks a pivotal moment in the country’s maritime defence strategy, showcasing the operational debut of the Barak Magen air defence system—a technological achievement rooted in Israeli and Indian collaboration.The event unfolded amid escalating hostilities with Iran, with Tehran framing its attacks as retaliation for Israeli

June 16, 2025
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Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, India Balances Ties With Both Nations Carefully

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India is navigating a complex diplomatic landscape, balancing its strategic interests with both nations while maintaining a policy of strategic autonomy. India’s approach is shaped by its core national priorities: defence cooperation, energy security, regional stability, and the protection of its economic and expatriate interests in West

June 16, 2025
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SIPRI Warns of New Nuclear Arms Race As China’s Arsenal Surges To 600 Warheads, Global Stockpiles Modernise

The world is entering a perilous new phase of nuclear competition, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2025, which reveals that China has rapidly expanded its nuclear arsenal to at least 600 warheads—an increase of 100 warheads in both 2023 and 2024. This acceleration marks China as the fastest-growing nuclear power, outpacing all other nuclear-armed

June 16, 2025
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Indian Students In Iran Plead For Urgent Evacuation As Israel-Iran Strikes Intensify

Hundreds of Indian students, predominantly from Jammu and Kashmir, are trapped in a state of fear and exhaustion in Iran as the country endures escalating military strikes between Israel and Iran. Students, many enrolled in medical programs at institutions like Shahid Beheshti University and Iran University of Medical Science, report sleepless nights, constant explosions, and a growing sense of

June 16, 2025
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MEA Closely Monitoring Security Situation And Maintaining Contact With Indian Students In Iran To Ensure Their Safety

Amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and welfare of Indian nationals, particularly students residing in Iran.The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively and continuously monitoring the rapidly evolving security situation, engaging directly with Indian students to ensure their safety and

June 16, 2025
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Israel Intercepted Over 100 UAVs Sent By Iran, Says Israel Defence Forces

On June 16, 2025, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they had successfully intercepted over 100 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Iran towards Israel. This large-scale UAV attack was part of an ongoing multi-front conflict, with the IDF stating, “Iran sent more than 100 UAVs at Israel.We intercepted them”. The interception was carried out by both the Israeli Air Force and

June 16, 2025
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Trump Rejects Israeli Plan To Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

In a significant development amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This decision comes at a time when both nations are engaged in a series of retaliatory strikes, with regional tensions running high and the risk of broader conflict looming.According

June 16, 2025
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White House Denies Inviting Pak Army Chief Asim Munir To US Military Parade

The White House has categorically denied reports that Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, was invited to the major military parade held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. A White House official stated unequivocally, "This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited," directly refuting claims that Munir had received an invitation to attend the event.The parade, organised to mark the

June 15, 2025
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British F-35 Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing At Kerala Airport

A British F-35B Lightning-II fighter jet, part of the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala late Saturday night, June 14, 2025.The incident occurred after the aircraft, which was on a sortie over the Indian Ocean, reported a critical fuel shortage and was unable to safely recover onto its carrier, likely due

June 15, 2025
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