Defence News

South Korea fires warning shots as Russian and Chinese aircraft violate airspace

The Ministry of National Defence said that two Chinese military planes also entered Korean airspace on the same day.

Jul 23, 2019

GST on imports: IAF objects to over Rs. 100 crore bill for aircraft parts

The DRI is arguing that it is following the routine process wherein all the other government agencies are also asked to pay IGST on imports

Jul 22, 2019

Why is Israel demolishing Palestinian homes near West Bank wall?

The demolitions took place a month after the Supreme Court of Israel ruled in favour of the military in a dispute which involved violation of a construction ban in Wadi al-Hummus

Jul 22, 2019

Did China sign a secret defence deal to use naval outpost in Cambodia?

It was revealed that the recently signed pact between the two countries will give China 'exclusive rights' to operate a Cambodian naval installation in the region.

Jul 22, 2019

As Gulf boils Iran says it has sentenced US 'spies' to death

Iran said the identified spies were employed in key economic, nuclear, infrastructural, military and cyber institutions and collected classified information.

Jul 22, 2019

Iran-backed Hezbollah militants could launch attacks in UK: Intelligence agency

Iran has Hezbollah operatives to carry out a terrorist attack, revealed British intelligence officials.

Jul 22, 2019

Britain says Iran violated international law in Gulf, urges release of seized tanker

Hunt said Iran viewed this as a "tit-for-tat situation" following the detention of an Iranian tanker in Gibraltar earlier this month.

Jul 21, 2019

Did a US Navy warship destroy Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump also called other countries to condemn Iran's actions and protect their own vessels that are deployed in the strategic Persian Gulf.

Jul 19, 2019

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Indian warships will stay longer in Persian Gulf as crisis escalates

India's navy has over the past year begun deployments across the Indian Ocean as a response to China's expanding weight across the region.

Jul 19, 2019

Won't sell F-35 jets to Turkey after its S-400 defence purchase from Russia: US

Washington is concerned that deploying the S-400 with the F-35 would allow Russia to gain too much inside information of the stealth system.

Jul 18, 2019

Lockheed Martin scouts for local partners in India to make F-21 aircraft

Indian Air Force had received responses to its "request for information" from world's topmost fighter aircraft manufacturers for the purchase of more than 100 fighter planes last year.

Jul 17, 2019

China gifts Sri Lanka a warship it decommissioned 4 years ago

The 'Tongling' warship was decommissioned by the PLA in 2015. A former navy chief had warned against accepting ageing vessels as gifts as they come with high maintenance costs.

Jul 17, 2019

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US slaps sanctions on Myanmar Army chief over Rohingya killings

US top officials said the Burmese government has taken no actions against soldiers and militant groups responsible for human rights violations and abuses.

Jul 17, 2019

MoD blacklists Swiss firm Pilatus as CBI probes dubious 2012 aircraft deal

The company admitted to having engaged Offsets India Solutions (OIS) and paid least 1 million Swiss francs in 2010. The payments were made in relation to a trainer jet deal for the IAF.

Jul 16, 2019

India, Russia agree to trade in national currencies to bypass US sanctions - Report

In recent times, the US has become an important ally for India but New Delhi and Moscow have maintained their long-time strategic ties dating back to the Soviet era.

Jul 16, 2019

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