29
Jan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to “break new ground” in China-France relations, offering a fresh impetus to the partnership. This comes in the wake of French President Emmanuel Macron’s significant visit to India, where the two nations unveiled an ambitious defense roadmap and strengthened collaboration in...
29
Jan
In a startling revelation, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has exposed a massive corruption scheme in the procurement of weapons by the country‘s military, amounting to nearly $40 million (1.5 billion Ukrainian hryvnia). The SBU disclosed that the corruption involved the acquisition of 100,000 mortar rounds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces...
29
Jan
French President Emmanuel Macron came to India on a 2-day state visit on 25-26 January. He landed directly at Jaipur airport, where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received him. Macron did a road show with PM Modi in Jaipur. A meeting was also held between the two leaders on...
27
Jan
The US government has finally given the green light to the long-delayed $23 billion (£18 billion) sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. This decision comes after Ankara ratified Sweden’s accession to NATO, a move that had been pending for over a year. The approved deal not...
27
Jan
In a recent assault, Houthi rebels targeted a US warship and the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden, escalating tensions in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an attack on a US warship and the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda in the Gulf...
27
Jan
Tata Group and Airbus (European aerospace company) have entered into an agreement to jointly manufacture H125 civilian helicopters in India, marking a significant collaboration in the aerospace sector. This announcement coincided with the adoption of a joint defense production roadmap and a defense space partnership between India and France,...
26
Jan
In recent discussions between Chinese and Iranian officials held in Beijing and Tehran, Chinese authorities have reportedly called on their Iranian counterparts to take action in curbing the ship attacks in the Red Sea carried out by the Iran-backed Houthis. Failing to do so could potentially jeopardize the business...
25
Jan
Korean Central News Agency announces the development phase of the Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile. North Korea has officially acknowledged the testing of its latest-generation cruise missile, indicating a continued expansion of its military capabilities. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday that the Pulhwasal-3-31 missile is currently in...
25
Jan
On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry alleged that Ukrainian forces shot down a military transport plane, resulting in the tragic loss of all 74 individuals on board, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war slated for an exchange. Ukrainian authorities have not immediately confirmed or refuted Russia’s assertions regarding the incident...
25
Jan
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong held meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Army Chief on Monday, where all three leaders reiterated their dedication to the successful completion of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). During his visit to Beijing in October 2023, Pakistani...