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The Indian Navy’s deployment during Operation Sindoor was one of its largest in decades, with 36 frontline warships, multiple submarines, and the INS Vikrant carrier battle group forward-positioned in the Arabian Sea.This posture forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its harbours, raised shipping risks, and imposed economic costs while showcasing India’s tri-service combat
India has formally moved closer to finalising its largest-ever fighter aircraft acquisition, with the Ministry of Defence issuing a Letter of Request to France for 114 Rafale fighters, reported Times of India.The deal, valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore, will be structured as a government-to-government agreement between New Delhi and Paris. Based on the precedent of the earlier contract for
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has firmly sidestepped claims about India’s alleged Agni‑6 missile test, clarifying that the recent launch was in fact a MIRV‑capable Agni‑5.His remarks at the Shangri‑La Dialogue stressed neutrality, avoiding labelling either India or Pakistan as threats, while highlighting both nations’ security concerns.India’s missile programme became the centre of attention
The Indian Air Force has approved a contract worth about $1.2 billion to acquire nearly 300 Russian R‑37M very long‑range air‑to‑air missiles, designated RVV‑BD for export and known in NATO reporting as the AA‑13.These weapons will be integrated onto the Su‑30MKI fleet over the coming years, transforming the heavy fighters into long‑range strike platforms with enhanced sensors and datalinks. This
The recent spate of crashes involving Chinese-origin aircraft in Pakistan has once again highlighted the risks associated with the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets that Dhaka is being urged to procure, Dr Anjuman A Islam wrote a report for the Eurasia Review portal.On 20 May, a Pakistan Air Force training aircraft went down, followed by another crash of the JF-17 near Kamra. Both incidents were quickly
A Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet crashed near the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra during a routine training mission, once again raising serious concerns about the safety record of Chinese-origin aircraft in Islamabad’s fleet, Chinese media reported.The incident was quickly shrouded in official silence and state-sponsored cover-ups, with Chinese official media arm deliberately
On May 27, 2026, Russia and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement at a security forum outside Moscow, following talks between Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and the Afghan defence minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid. The specific terms were not made public, but the framework reportedly covers air defence equipment, … Read more
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Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has expressed strong scepticism towards Pakistan, stating that Israel does not trust Islamabad due to its repeated anti-Semitic remarks. Speaking at the Greater West Asia Forum, India (GWAFI) in New Delhi.Azar criticised Pakistan’s rejection of the Abraham Accords, stressing that joining the peace initiative requires a fundamental change in mindset. He
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has entered a decisive phase with the government shortlisting three private sector contenders to build the country’s first fifth-generation fighter jet.This marks a historic departure from tradition, as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been excluded from the ₹15,000 crore project.The shortlisted players—TATA Advanced Systems, the L&
Pakistan, despite being financially bankrupt and diplomatically isolated, has poured nearly $5 million into Washington lobbying firms to mask its terror record and human rights abuses.FARA disclosures show over 60 urgent interactions during India’s Operation Sindoor, exposing Islamabad’s desperation even as its military elite claimed India sought US mediation. Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev