India’s strength is the balancing force of the world – Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India’s strength is the balancing force of the world – Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Kargil: Prime Minister, said India traditionally believes war is a last resort. Be it Lanka or Kurukshetra; all efforts were made to avoid war till the end. That is why we are all advocates of world peace and anti-war. But peace is impossible without strength. Indian defence forces have strength and strategy as well. Prime […]

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Japan proposes defence budget of over $40 bn to counter threats from China and North Korea

Japan proposes defence budget of over $40 bn to counter threats from China and North Korea

Tokyo: Japan’s defence ministry has proposed a more than $40 billion budget to counter the growing threats from China and North Korea. This includes provision for hypersonic missiles, standoff missiles, aircraft carriers, drones, and advanced fighter jets. The budget proposed by the Japanese Ministry of Defence is the highest to date. Apart from this, sources […]

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Belarus accuses Ukraine of violating its airspace  

Belarus accuses Ukraine of violating its airspace  

Moscow: – Belarus accused Ukraine of violating its airspace. Belarus summoned a military official from the Ukrainian embassy asking, ‘Doesn’t Ukraine wish to resolve the border dispute through discussions?’ Belarus, meanwhile, has been accused of taking an aggressive stance against Ukraine based on the military aid from Russia. A few weeks ago, Ukrainian leaders warned […]

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Indian Defence Ministry signs deal worth ₹25.8 billion to purchase ‘Pinaka Rocket Launchers’

Indian Defence Ministry signs deal worth ₹25.8 billion to purchase ‘Pinaka Rocket Launchers’

New Delhi: – Strong moves are being made to increase the military might, given the increasing tension with China. As a part of this initiative, the defence ministry has finalised a deal with Indian companies worth ₹25.80 billion, for the supply of 114 ‘Pinaka Rocket Launchers’ (Six Pinaka Regiments). This deal is considered to be […]

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US Pentagon to supply military assistance of USD 250 million to Ukraine

US Pentagon to supply military assistance of USD 250 million to Ukraine

Washington: The United States will be providing financial aid of $ 250 million to Ukraine for modernisation of its navy and marine units. US defence headquarters Pentagon announced the funding. It claimed that this aid would be used for the protection of the Azov Sea and against the free movement of the pro-Russian rebels, in […]

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US to deploy ‘THAAD’ missile defense system in Germany to respond to Russia and Iran’s threat

US to deploy ‘THAAD’ missile defense system in Germany to respond to Russia and Iran’s threat

Washington/ Berlin: The US has indicated to deploy the ‘THAAD’ missile defense system in Europe to give an equivalent response to advanced long-range and medium-range missile systems of Russia and Iran. Its officials and analysts have reported about their initial ongoing discussion with the German military officials regarding the system. ‘THAAD’, an advanced missile system […]

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Turkey should consider US concerns before the purchase of Russian S-400, says newly appointed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Turkey should consider US concerns before the purchase of Russian S-400, says newly appointed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Brussels: Mike Pompeo who attended the NATO conference for the first time, issued a warning to Turkey soon after being sworn in as the US Secretary of State. ‘Turkey, a NATO member, should consider the United States’ concerns before buying the S-400 air defence system from Russia,’ warned Pompeo. Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu has said […]

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