Will F-16 Shoot Down Tejas To Win Argentina Fighter Aircraft Deal?

India’s 4.5+ light fighter jet TEJAS is competing for the Argentinian defence acquisition pieWashington’s desire to sell fighter jets to Argentina is a setback for China and India, as they have also submitted their proposals to provide fighter jets to the South American country. Reportedly, Russia has extended an offer to sell its MiG-35 fighter aircraft to Buenos Aires.In 2021, Argentina’s

August 1, 2023
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Deterrence Against China Is The Goal For US Military

Hong Kong: China, through the growing reach of the powerful People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has made abundantly clear what its ambitions are towards territories on its periphery and strategic competitors. Consequently, the USA and its friends must demonstrate resolve against expanding Chinese military coercion.In July, the RAND Corporation issued a report entitled Inflection Point: How to Reverse

August 1, 2023
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Four Australian Aircrew Killed After Military Helicopter Crash During Joint Wargames With US

Canberra: Four Australian army aircrew members have been declared dead after the helicopter they were onboard, crashed into the sea, CNN reported on Monday citing Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.The incident happened on Friday during an exercise that was part of joint drills between Australia and the United States.The four deceased have been identified as Captain Danniel Lyon,

July 31, 2023
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Defence Forces To Jointly Maintain Common Weapon Platforms Like Rafales, Apaches, Predators

New Delhi: In a step aimed to help save funds in a big way, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is working towards creating a system where maintenance of common weapon systems and platforms are done jointly by forces.Working towards creating joint fighting formations under the Theatre Commands, the DMA has already started joint procurement of weapon systems and is now looking at joint

July 30, 2023
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India’s Semiconductor Program Part of Larger Endeavour To Promote ‘Make In India’: Jaishankar

Gandhinagar: The ‘Modified Semicon India Program’ is a part of a larger endeavour to promote manufacturing in India, as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and in line with the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.He made the remark while addressing the second day of the ongoing SemiconIndia conference in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on

July 30, 2023
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India, US Collaboration Has Extended To New Initiative: EAM Jaishankar

Gandhinagar: The collaboration between India and US in Micron Technology, Lam Research and Applied Materials deals with New Delhi extended to a new initiative and additional domains and can be expected to grow steadily, External Affairs Minister said at the SemiconIndia Conference on Sunday.Jaishankar said that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, specific commitments were made

July 30, 2023
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PM Modi Thanks U.S. Govt For Returning Over 100 Rare, Ancient Indian Artefacts

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the US government for returning over 100 rare and ancient artefacts to India.“A few days ago, social media was abuzz with the news that America had returned over 100 rare and ancient artefacts to India. These artefacts are anywhere between 250 and 2500 years old. These rare and precious items belong to different regions

July 30, 2023
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US Hunts Chinese Malware Designed To Disrupt America’s Military: Report

Washington: President Joe-Biden led administration started the hunt for malicious computer code as they believe China might have inserted them, designed to disrupt the US military operations in the event of a conflict, including if Beijing moves against Taiwan in the coming years, according to The New York Times citing the American military, intelligence and national security officials.This came

July 30, 2023
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Indian-American Engineer Hirsh Vardhan Singh Enters Race For 2024 US Presidential Polls

Washington: Filing his candidacy, Hirsh Vardhan Singh has become the third Indian-American to enter the race for 2024 US Presidential Polls, The Hill reported.The former governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are the other two Indian-Americans seeking for the Republican candidature for the 2024 US presidential election. Singh is now the third.Taking to X, formerly

July 30, 2023
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Senate Confirms Indian-American Nisha Biswal To Serve As Dy CEO of US Finance Agency

Washington: Indian-American policy expert Nisha Biswal is confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a US finance agency.Biswal will serve as the Deputy CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation."Thrilled, honored and humbled to have been confirmed by the Senate to serve as Deputy CEO of @DFCgov," Biswal tweeted."Thankful for the

July 30, 2023
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