Moscow's announcement of tactical nuclear weapons drills, amid Putin's reminders of Russia's nuclear might, showcases their political messaging strategy. The deployment in Belarus enhances targeting capabilities in Eastern Europe, countering perceived Western threats.
A Russian diplomat has stated that Russia needs to increase its entire missile arsenal to deter the West, as Moscow is now in open confrontation with the United States and its allies. This follows President Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has led to the worst breakdown in relations between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Russia has ramped up weapons production and is forecast to manufacture more artillery this year than all of NATO's 32 members combined.
China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, has embarked on its maiden trials, signaling the country's naval expansion to challenge the US. With a focus on testing propulsion and electrical systems, the trials are expected to last two years before the carrier joins the fleet in five years. Fujian is the largest and most advanced Chinese aircraft carrier, equipped with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for smoother, more efficient aircraft launches. China's naval modernization is seen as a strategic move to assert dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian Air Force personnel attacked in Poonch district of J&K. Locals detained for questioning. Five soldiers injured, Corporal Vikky Pahade succumbed. Helicopters used for surveillance. Anand Jain visited ambush spot. Attackers targeted Air Force convoy.
Moscow's announcement of tactical nuclear weapons drills, amid Putin's reminders of Russia's nuclear might, showcases their political messaging strategy. The deployment in Belarus enhances targeting capabilities in Eastern Europe, countering perceived Western threats.
An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, highlighting its aggressive pursuit of AI integration. Despite concerns about autonomous decision-making, Kendall emphasized the importance of AI for security. The shift towards AI-enabled aircraft offers enhanced security and strategic advantages, driven by factors such as cost efficiency and the vulnerability of manned fighter jets to electronic warfare.
With the signing of the technology transfer for Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD), HAL can directly produce these high temperature resistant composite parts for the series production of LCA Mk1A aircraft meeting the initial requirement of IAF squadrons, a joint statement said.
Hezbollah, in a statement, said it fired "dozens of Katyusha and Falaq rockets" at Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel "in response to the horrific crime that the Israeli enemy committed in Mais al-Jabal". The Lebanese movement has repeatedly declared that only a ceasefire in Gaza will put an end to its attacks on Israel, which it says are in support of the people of Gaza as well as its ally Hamas.
