Portion of helipad collapses after Indian President’s chopper lands in Kerala

A part of a newly built concrete helipad collapsed after the wheels of the helicopter of President Droupadi Murmu got stuck in it on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta, where the president landed after her Sabarimala visit. According to the officials, the newly built helipad was chosen at the last moment, […]

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Will China be a lower US defence priority? A new strategy report will soon tell

By Sylvie Zhuang in Beijing The Pentagon’s coming defence strategy report will contain major changes in the US’ plans to counter China’s military and economic strength, according to Chinese defence researchers. The new National Defence Strategy, a road map of defence priorities for each US president’s term, is expected to be released in the coming […]

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Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact sends nuclear umbrella signal over Israel’s attack on Qatar

By Tom Hussain A week after Israel bombed Qatar, Saudi Arabia has signed a mutual defence pact with Pakistan in what analysts say will be an extension of Islamabad’s nuclear umbrella over the Gulf kingdom and is a clear signal to the United States for failing to intercept Israeli missiles during the attack. Saudi Crown […]

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Indonesia, US and allies launch joint military drills

JAKARTA: Indonesia and the United States launched joint military drills on Monday that will last more than a week, joining allies from 11 countries in exercises aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region. The annual “Super Garuda Shield” drills will take place in the capital Jakarta and several locations on the western island of […]

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Philippine military slams ‘fabricated’ video of stand-off with Malaysian navy

By Raissa Robles The Armed Forces of the Philippines has slammed as “fabricated” a video about an alleged stand-off with the Royal Malaysian Navy over contested Sabah waters and fishing rights. Manila’s navy confirmed it had sent a guided missile frigate, the BRP General Antonio Luna, to Malaysia for a long-planned joint military exercise. On […]

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Russian and Chinese navies practice destroying ‘enemy submarine’, days after Trump move

The Russian and Chinese navies have practiced hunting and destroying an enemy submarine in the Sea of Japan, Russia’s defense ministry said on Wednesday, days after US President Donald Trump said he had moved two US nuclear subs closer to Russia. Russia said the exercise involved Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft and Il-38 planes from Russia’s […]

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Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships arrive in Singapore as part of deployment to South East Asia

Singapore City [Singapore], July 17 (ANI): Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Satpura, Shakti and Kiltan, under the Command of RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Singapore to a warm welcome from personnel of Singapore Navy and the High Commission of India in Singapore, as per an official statement by the Indian Navy. […]

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India-Indonesia Army Staff talks conclude in Bali; both reaffirm commitment to regional peace, stability

Bali [Indonesia] : India and Indonesia recently concluded the 11th edition of the Army Staff talks in Bali on Thursday. The two countries held interactions focussed on enhancing the bilateral defence cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment towards a robust partnership in promoting regional peace and stability. The details were shared by the Additional Directorate General […]

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Is China’s ‘Bohai Monster’ a revival of Soviet-era cargo transport technology?

By Liu Zhen A large wingship has been spotted in China’s Bohai Sea, revealing Beijing’s progress in developing its own version of the maritime cargo lifter while Washington races to revive this Soviet-era technology. Two pictures purporting to show the mysterious Chinese wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) craft – dubbed the “Bohai Monster” by some observers – emerged […]

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Inside China and Tanzania’s ‘very special relationship’ – found nowhere else in Africa

By Jevans Nyabiage Over the past two decades, China has considerably broadened its military and security diplomacy throughout Africa, establishing ties with 53 of the continent’s 54 countries, with eSwatini the only exception. Observers say that among those countries, Tanzania stands out as an exceptionally strong and enduring military partner for Beijing, with more than […]

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