In a post on X, the MND said, "4 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe."
The Court ruled that mandating a pre-decisional hearing in all cases under Rule 12 of the Aircraft Rules, even in urgent security scenarios, would undermine the rule's intent. It emphasised the need for swift and decisive action when national security is at stake.
The fifth-generation jet, operated by the British Navy, had landed in Thiruvananthapuram after being unable to return to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, which was operating in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The aircraft encountered bad weather while on a routine sortie outside I
South Korea's largest airline, Korean Air, said that it is broadening its role in the global aerospace sector, leveraging its long-standing expertise in aircraft manufacturing, military aviation support and maintenance services reports Korea Herald.
A British High Commission Spokesperson said that the UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities.
After being cleared for pushback from Stand 60R at 2:35 AM IST, the aircraft reported a technical malfunction and requested to return. It was re-parked at Stand 34 by 2:43 AM IST. The outbound flight was subsequently cancelled, and 130 passengers were deboarded and provided hotel accommodati
China's increased military activity near Taiwan ahead of the Han Kuang drills drew U.S. criticism, calling it destabilising. Taiwan detected 41 Chinese aircraft and tracked a carrier rocket. The U.S. urged China to avoid provocation and reiterated support for Taiwan's security.
As per the MND, of the 18 PLA Aircraft, 12 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
According to Taiwan's MND, 27 out of 41 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has levelled serious allegations against former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi, claiming that Rajiv Gandhi acted as a "middleman" in a proposed fighter aircraft deal during the 1970s, citing a past WikiLeaks report.
According to a Defence officials, "British navy officials are expected to arrive here by the end of this week to carry out repairs and take the aircraft back to its base."