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Astra Mark 2 missile range to be over 200 km, IAF to buy around 700 for fi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to a detailed proposal to be discussed by the Defence Ministry in the near future, the Indian Air Force is also set to acquire around 700 Astra Mark 2 missiles, which will be fitted on the Sukhoi and Light Combat Aircraft fighter jet fleets of the force, defence officials told A
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J-K: Indian Army opens fire after spotting suspicious movement along LoC i
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Indian Army troops fired after noticing suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, around 7 PM.
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Trump warns he will supply Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv unless Putin settles
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you, about Tomahawks," the US leader told reporters on Sunday on board Air Force One enroute to West Asia.
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IDF launches Operation "Returning Home" to bring back hostages from Hamas
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces launched "Operation Returning Home" to bring back hostages from Hamas captivity. IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said military and diplomatic efforts led to victory over Hamas and vowed to ensure Gaza no longer threatens Israel or its civilians.
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China weaponises rare earths, risks global tech stability
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Hsu cautioned that Taiwan could be hit hard as a large portion of its imported semi-finished goods and electronic components from Japan rely on materials or refining processes originating in China.
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"US values its relationship with India," US Ambassador-designate to India
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Gor said that US President Donald Trump values his personal friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Israeli forces destroy building hiding Hezbollah weapons
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As part of an operation by reserve fighters from the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) 300th Brigade, a building where weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organisation were found was destroyed this morning in the Ayta ash-Shaab area in southern Lebanon.
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What is China learning from the Ukraine conflict
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
China and its People's Liberation Army (PLA) is watching more closely than most, as its friend Russia got itself bogged down in static warfare after its invasion failed to steamroll Ukraine. Kyiv, backed by Europe and the USA, has utilized numerous Western weapons and platforms in defense
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Trump repeats joke about Canada as "51st US State" during bilateral meetin
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump jested with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a bilateral meeting, joking that Canada could be the "51st US State." Carney laughed along, and Trump said that while the two nations have had their differences, they can work them out.
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Taiwan detects 3 Chinese sorties, 7 vessels around strait
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and seven Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Tuesday.
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Hamas continues Gaza attacks as Israeli forces redeploy in expectation of
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In spite of the expectation of a ceasefire, Hamas continues with its terror activities in Gaza, attacking Israeli troops even as they redeployed over the past few days. On Sunday, Israel Air Force fighter jets attacked and eliminated a terrorist cell armed with explosives and mortars. The c
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Exports, a major growth area for Indian defence companies: Goldman Sachs
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's defence exports have surged from Rs 6.8 billion (USD 80 million) in FY14 to Rs 236 billion (USD 2.77 billion) in FY25. The Ministry of Defence aims to raise this to Rs 350 billion (USD 4.1 billion) by FY27 and further to Rs 500 billion (USD 5.8 billion) by FY29.
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