Highlighting the gravity of the escalation, he suggested that the United States and Israel may not cease operations until their objectives of regime change are completed.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 13: iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology), India's leading deep-tech incubator, hosted the Demo Day for the iCreate Drone Challenge (iDC), where 14 shortlisted startups presented their advanced drone prototypes and indigenous
The move, cleared under the 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) route, triggered strong reactions from defence experts and political leaders, who termed it a "game-changer" and "force multiplier" for India's military preparedness, self-reliance and long-term deterrence posture.
Amid ongoing talks with the United States over a trade deal, retired US Army Colonel and defence expert Douglas MacGregor stated on Saturday that India will not always agree with Washington, as no nation would "move beyond the limits of its own interests."
Defence Expert Captain Anil Gaur (Retd.) said the warm reception given to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects the strong and close ties between the two countries.
Anand, while speaking to ANI, said that India has found its balance between the US, Russia, and the other powers that dominate the global geopolitical situation.
Looking at the nature of the Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show 2025, defence expert Captain Anil Gaur (Retd.) speculated that the incident might have occurred due to the pilot losing control or a blackout due to the g-forces induced by gravity.
In a recent development, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) expressed its condolences on X, stating, "HAL is deeply saddened by the loss of the courageous IAF pilot during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. HAL expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family."
"This is very unfortunate. I believe all angles will be investigated. And I think this is the second such Tejas crash in recent times. Last year, too, one of our Tejas fighter jets crashed in Rajasthan. I believe this entire incident will be investigated and lessons will be learnt," Sriva
Defence expert Praful Bakshi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the death of an Indian Air Force pilot who lost his life in a Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show, calling it an "unfortunate" incident.
Defence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Friday, hailed the recent news of the resumption of issuance of tourist visas to Chinese citizens worldwide, calling it a constructive development in the bilateral ties.
In the wake of the blast in Delhi, which killed at least eight people, Defence Expert Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) on Wednesday said that the decision regarding Operation Sindoor 2.0 will be made by a "mature leadership" in the national interest.