Underground Rail Link Aims To Fortifying Siliguri Corridor Against Multi‑Front Threats

India is fortifying the Siliguri Corridor, popularly known as the Chicken’s Neck, with underground railway tracks to bolster the security and reliability of the vital land link to its north‑eastern states.The plan, described by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, involves laying underground lines from Tin Mile Haat to Rangapani, at a depth of about 20–24 metres, and converting the existing route

February 6, 2026
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No Treaty, No Panic: Deterrence and Stability After New START

The expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5, 2026 has fueled concerns that, absent formal limits, uncertainty surrounding U.S. and Russian nuclear forces could generate instability and elevate the risk of arms racing or the threat of nuclear conflict. Although arms control agreements have historically been promoted as acts of transparency and predictability, […]

No Treaty, No Panic: Deterrence and Stability After New START was originally published on Global Security Review.

February 6, 2026
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US, India Lead Global Push For Diversified Critical Minerals Supply Chains Amid Concentration Risks

The United States, alongside its partners and allies, has launched bold initiatives at the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial to forge secure and resilient supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths. Held in Washington DC, the event underscored the pivotal role these resources play in powering advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, batteries, and autonomous devices that are

February 6, 2026
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Pak Propaganda VAPOURISES: Indonesia Picks Leonardo’s M-346F Over Pakistan’s JF-17 For Hawk Replacement

Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy’s Leonardo for the procurement of M-346F Block 20 aircraft, side-lining Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder from its fleet modernisation program.This decision marks a pivotal shift for the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU), Indonesia’s air force, as it seeks to replace its ageing fleet of BAE Systems Hawk jets.The M-346F, a dual-role light

February 6, 2026
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India’s submarine Deep Dive: Project-75I’s German-Led, Domestically Built Fleet To Reshape Indo-Pacific Undersea Balance

India’s Project-75I represents a watershed in naval modernisation, positioning the country to restore and extend its undersea deterrence after decades of evolving strategic pressure from its neighbours and shifting great-power dynamics.The program’s core aim is to induct six next-generation conventional submarines equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP), enabling far greater submerged

February 5, 2026
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HAL Excluded From AMCA Race: India Signals Break With Tradition To Accelerate Stealth Fighter Program

The decision to shortlist TATA Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Forge for India’s fifth‑generation fighter program marks a watershed moment in the country’s military aviation landscape.For decades, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been the linchpin of indigenous fighter development, stitching together designs, production, and sustainment under a single, dominant

February 5, 2026
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Trump, Xi Speak After Putin Call As Diplomacy Signals Cautious US–China Thaw

In a development that appeared to underline a cautious thaw in US–China relations, US President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping hours after Xi had held a video discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.The exchanges were publicly acknowledged by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, and Trump later confirmed the call on his Truth Social platform. This marked their first

February 5, 2026
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