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Here's how 1,000 days of Russia Ukraine conflict fuelled robot wars

In February, Ukrainian troops were already telling Reuters that the preponderance of Russian drones made it harder for them to move around freely and build fortifications

Chinese coast guard vessels enter Taiwan island's waters twice in a day

The CGA stated that the Chinese coast guard's actions posed a threat to naval safety by intruding into key maritime channels

North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim Jong calls for mass production

North Korea tested exploding drones designed to crash into targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating mass production of the weapons, state media said Friday. The country's latest military demonstration came as the United States, South Korea and Japan engaged in combined military exercises involving advanced fighter jets and a US aircraft carrier in nearby international waters, in a display of their defence posture against North Korea. North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency published photos of Kim talking with officials near at least two different types of unmanned aerial vehicles. They included those with X-shaped tails and wings that look similar to the ones the country disclosed in August, when Kim inspected another demonstration of drones that explode on impact. The drones flew various routes and accurately struck targets, KCNA said. Its images showed what appeared to be a BMW sedan being destroyed and old models of tanks being blown up. Kim expressed ...

Chinese defence firms to join Vietnam arms fair as military ties grow

The two countries are close economic partners but have long been embroiled in maritime disputes in the South China Sea, where they have overlapping claims. They also fought a brief border war in 1979

India dispatches first Akash air defence missile battery for export: BEL

Akash surface-to-air missile system battery being exported to 'friendly foreign country', widely speculated to be Armenia, though not officially confirmed

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 5 navy vessels around its territory

Notably, China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese military aircraft, 5 vessels around territory

China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels since September 2020

China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops

Indian Navy also conducted dual-aircraft carrier operations in June last year, involving INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant

For research or military? Mysterious China ship breaks cover. Details here

Development comes even as China nears completion of world's largest amphibious assault ship

'China pushing Indo-Pacific into new missile age': Why Australia is worried

In late September, China conducted its first known ICBM test in 44 years, launching a missile that could reportedly be capable of reaching the US mainland into the Pacific Ocean

Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?

GE Aerospace has reportedly promised to start deliveries by either March or April 2025, amounting to a two-year delay

No cap on Ukraine's use of US arms if N Korea joins Russia's war: Pentagon

Ukrainian military intelligence said on Thursday that the first North Korean units had been recorded in the Kursk border region

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels around territory

Notably, the latest Chinese military action is part of tensions between Taiwan and China, with frequent military activity by Beijing

Indian defence exports: From BrahMos to Akash, who are the major buyers?

India's defence exports touched a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY24

J-K has become testing lab for military equipment: Army commander

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday said the army has identified 135 areas where it seeks technological and industrial collaboration to fill operational gaps, with 93 research and development projects currently at various stages. He said that the army has set up five joint command and control centres to ensure coordinated ground-level operations. "In Northern Command, we face multiple fronts and terrains starting from the plains of Jammu, moving to hilly areas, and then to high-altitude and super high-altitude areas, such as eastern Ladakh. This region serves as a testing laboratory for equipment," Lt Gen Kumar told reporters. Responding to a question about the trial and induction of new indigenous weapons developed by Indian companies and startups in the Northern Command theatre, the army has given these companies access to these areas to allow them to understand the conditions the forces operate in. "We raise our expectations at all levels, a

Israel may use a secret stealth drone against Iran. Here's what we know

US reportedly investigating last week's leak of its highly classified intelligence about Israeli plans for retaliation against Iran's October 1 missile barrage

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels around territory

A day before, MND said that China launched satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center

Security forces recover arms and ammunition from several areas in Manipur

The successful recovery of these warlike stores highlights the seamless cooperation between the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and other law enforcement agencies

AI has potential to revolutionise military operations: Rajnath Singh

He said that in today's interconnected world, a firm grasp of geopolitics, international relations, and the complexities of global security alliances is a must for military leaders

Chinese drone maker SZ DJI Tech sues Pentagon for military designation

DJI had unsuccessfully attempted to engage with the defence department for more than 16 months on the issue, a spokesperson for the world's largest maker of consumer drones said on Friday