China Extends Olive Branch to France, Proposing to “Break New Ground” in Bilateral Ties Following Macron’s India Visit

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...

Ukraine Uncovers $40 Million Corruption Scheme in Weapons Procurement

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...

India Secures Rafale Engine Repair and Scorpene Submarine Production Deal with France

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...

US Greenlights $23bn F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey Following Ratification of Sweden’s NATO Membership

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...

Houthi Militants Target US Warship and British Tanker in Red Sea: UK Pledges Response

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...

Tata Group and Airbus Elevate India’s Aerospace Game, Thales Joins Forces, and Space Ties Soar with France

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,...

China Urges Iran to Restrain Houthis in Face of Rising Ship Attacks

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...

North Korea Confirms Testing New Cruise Missile with Nuclear Capability

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...

Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Downed Military Plane Carrying POWs

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...

Pakistani Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to CPEC Success in Meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister

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...
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