Russia holds Black Sea navy drills with eye on U.S. ships
Russia’s Black Sea naval forces practised destroying enemy targets on Tuesday as Moscow bristled at the presence of two U.S. warships in the area. Read more… Read more
India’s Tejas Mk2 combat jet on track, officials say
The Tejas Mk2 has yet to take to the air, but it is being vaunted as the future of the Indian Air Force. According to a report in Air Power Asia, the 4.5-generation combat jet will probably... Read more
Defence Acquisition Council approves acquisition of arms, military equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 7,965-crore, including 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, accor... Read more
GOP supports India waiver on Russian weapons purchase
As we were heading into the weekend, three Republican senators filed legislation to exempt India from sanctions it would’ve incurred after buying a Russian-made missile-defense system. One o... Read more
Indian Hackers Targeted China’s Defense And Military Departments, Global Times Report Says
India hackers targeted China’s defence and military departments, among other state-owned establishments, Global Times, a jingoistic subsidiary of the Chinse Communist Party mouthpiece... Read more
G-20 leaders reaffirm full support for FATF’s efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing
G-20 leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have reaffirmed their full support for the Financial Action Task Force and recognised that effective implementation of the measures put... Read more
INS Visakhapatnam to be commissioned on Nov 18, followed by INS Vela sub
With the global focus on Indo-Pacific, defence minister Rajnath Singh is expected to commission guided-missile destroyer, INS Visakhapatnam, the first of the four of its class, on November 1... Read more
Army conducts airborne exercise along border in eastern Ladakh
The Army is conducting aerial exercises close to the border in eastern Ladakh to induct troops in high-altitude zones and validate its rapid response capabilities. Read more… Read more
It is the first time that such a deep sea vessel, with advanced capabilities like a feature to send seismic signals into deep ocean depths would be built in India. Read More… Read more
Pakistan May Be Relegated To FATF “black List”; Could Face External Financial Aid Cut
Pakistan has continued to retain its position in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” on failing to check the financing of outfits proscribed as “terrorist... Read more









