Theaterisation must reflect India’s security needs: Air Chief Marshal
The IAF chief added that future conflicts will be multi-domain by their very nature, and the three services will plan and operate together "far more closely than ever before."
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The IAF chief added that future conflicts will be multi-domain by their very nature, and the three services will plan and operate together "far more closely than ever before."
Taiwan should not rely on a single foreign satellite provider for critical wartime communications, analysts have warned, after sudden restrictions on the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink disrupted Ukrainian drone operations. The episode has renewed debate in Taiwan over the risks of entrusting essential communications to foreign commercial operators whose services could be restricted for political, military or business reasons. Analysts said this was particularly relevant as Taipei was trying to...
In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?
Guyana's army chief met a Brazilian Amazon Command delegation this week to discuss wider training and information sharing on their shared border. The post Guyana, Brazil Weigh Military Ties on 23 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise will be conducted in two phases till October 26
Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...
A flight-tested attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model that its Taiwanese maker says could reach military targets in mainland China is meant to swamp PLA air defences, analysts said. Drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, military experts broadly agree on the utility of such low-cost systems but differ on how it could be deployed in a conflict with Beijing should it enter service. While some see greater value in targeting People’s Liberation Army forces in the...
The commander of the US Eighth Army in South Korea said his troops must be ready for deployment outside the Korean peninsula if ordered, arguing that it would be “irresponsible” to focus “myopically” on threats there. Lieutenant General Joe Hilbert said that while his command’s focus was on fulfilling US commitments under its mutual defence treaty with Seoul, the Eighth Army’s location did not limit the missions it could undertake. It would be “irresponsible to focus myopically” on threats on...
Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military infrastructure.
Qatar to unveil regional defence partnership
Ministry of Defence signed a ₹19,000-crore contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam in 2023 to build five indigenous 45,000-tonne Fleet Support Ships
Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been throttled after SpaceX boss Elon Musk called the targeting by Ukrainian drones of data services in Russia "a step too far".
Chief Minister discusses opportunities in energy, automobiles, aerospace and defence with Czech delegation
Peru's Interior Ministry approved a US$1.66 million payment to Washington to maintain nine donated Black Hawk helicopters used against drug trafficking. The post Peru Pays US$1.66 Million to Keep 9 Black Hawks Flying appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tokyo, Oct. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering including in its revised three key security-related documents plans to study and research the possibility of introducing a nuclear submarine. Discussions have so far been led mainly by some eager politicians, and the purpose of the possible nuclear submarine introduction remains unclear. Aiming to revise the three docume...
CSG NA acquired a 9.5% stake in MDA Space Ltd. as the European defense group moves into a sector billionaire owner Michal Strnad sees as “one of the fastest-growing parts of defense.”
Tim Cahill, president of missiles and fire control at Lockheed Martin, said that the new generation of Patriot interceptor is designed to take on threats the US military will face in next three to five years and give the military and allies a 'much broader range of options' for missile defense. Cahill said that when it comes to cost, its important to find a 'sweet spot' between making systems affordable and still capable to withstand a launch environment. (Source: Bloomberg)
Manila, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)--Japan and the Philippines applied their Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement, or ACSA, for the first time during a joint exercise in the Philippines, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force said Friday. During the Doshin Bayanihan exercise with the Philippine Air Force, held from Sunday through Friday on Leyte and Mactan islands, a C-130H transport aircraft of the...
Artificial-intelligence regulation, along with government spending on healthcare and defense are emerging as equity investors’ chief points of focus as the final month of the US midterm campaign kicks into high gear.
Ward McNally, founder, co-CEO and managing partner of McNally Capital, Sheila Kahyaoglu, senior equity research analyst at Jefferies, and Anita Antenucci, founder & managing partner of 3Wire Partners, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." They discuss the wave of new investing in defense companies comes amid global tensions and conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Philippine Coast Guard will receive three longer-range aircraft from the US, two of them modified for improved surveillance, giving Manila greater reach and endurance to monitor Chinese coastguard, naval and research vessels across the South China Sea. Under a US$39.6 million contract awarded by the United States Navy on September 28, the three second-hand, extended-range King Air 350-series aircraft will be fitted with extended-range fuel systems, upgraded Garmin avionics and high-frequency...
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and ranging system, or lidar, could detect and track an F-35 stealth fighter at up to 61.5km (38 miles) at...