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India remains the second-largest arms importer globally, despite efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign weapons, as highlighted by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India’s arms imports declined by 11% between 2013-17 and 2018-22 due to complex procurement processes, diversification of suppliers, and initiatives to promote domestic production.However, imports
India is evaluating offers from Russia and the United States as it seeks to modernize its air force with fifth-generation fighter jets. Russia’s arms exporter, ROSOBORONEXPORT, has proposed adapting Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s existing Sukhoi Su-30MKI production lines to manufacture the Su-57E, the export version of Russia’s advanced stealth fighter.This proposal includes
Airtel and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have announced a significant partnership to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to India. This agreement marks the first of its kind in the country and is contingent upon SpaceX obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals to sell Starlink services in India.The collaboration aims to enhance Airtel’s connectivity solutions by integrating Starlink’s satellite
India and China, Asia’s two largest powers, have historically been among the world’s top arms importers. However, their approaches to military procurement and self-reliance have diverged significantly in recent years.According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India remains the second-largest global arms importer, accounting for 9.8% of worldwide imports as of 2023.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently arrived in Saudi Arabia to engage in discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking a significant step towards potential peace talks in the ongoing conflict with Russia.The visit precedes a crucial meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials, scheduled for Tuesday in Jeddah,
China’s semiconductor industry, led by SMIC and Huawei, is making strides despite U.S. sanctions that restrict access to advanced Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment from ASML. These restrictions have forced reliance on older Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) machinery and spurred efforts to develop domestic EUV technology.SMIC has successfully developed a 5nm node using DUV lithography, but
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is set to visit India as part of a multi-nation trip to the Indo-Pacific region.The trip aims to build strong relationships, foster understanding, and establish open lines of communication in line with President Donald Trump’s objectives of peace, freedom, and prosperity. Gabbard’s journey began in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she met with
US stocks experienced a significant downturn on Monday, with major indices plummeting as investor concerns intensified over President Donald Trump’s economic policies.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 900 points, while the S&P 500 fell by 2.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged 4%, marking its worst single-day performance since September 2022.The sharp decline was
Ukraine has recently surpassed India as the world’s top arms importer, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This shift is largely due to the ongoing conflict with Russia, which began in February 2022, according to a report by SIPRI.Ukraine’s arms imports have increased dramatically, with the country becoming the largest recipient of heavy weapons
China’s PLA live drill in Tibet Autonomous RegionDefence Spokesperson Sr. Col. Wu Qian recently stated that the Chinese military faces significant challenges in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. This assertion comes as China has announced a defence budget of approximately $249 billion for 2025, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous year.The increased expenditure is