Moscow/ Washington : Preparing to deploy a full military division just 85 kilometers from the US border, Russia has decided to go tit for tat against US who, under the leadership of the NATO, had conducted war exercises near the Russian border. The Russion Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu has confirmed this. He said that Russia would […]
Washington : In order to counter China’s increasing might and aggression, India and the US have signed a defense agreement ‘Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement.’ (LEMOA). The agreement was signed between the Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and the US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. This will enable both the countries to have access to each […]
Moscow : The Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced comprehensive war drills of the Russian Security Forces. The drills, started from Thursday, include thousands of soldiers, modern tanks, armed vehicles and missiles near Ukraine and Baltic borders. Drills were performed in the Black Sea and the Caspian sea. in addition to the Ukraine and Baltic […]
Vienna : The Austrian Defense Minister bluntly criticized the policy adopted by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel concerning the migrants, saying that the policy is signifying extreme recklessness and also that Austria is not a ‘Waiting Room’ for the migrants arriving in Germany. In an interview given to the Austrian newspaper ‘Krone’ on Thursday, the […]
New Delhi/Sydney : A great deal of concern has been caused by the news of the secret information about the French make “Scorpene” submarine, to be included in the Indian Navy, having been leaked. The Scorpene-class submarines are being built for the Indian Navy with the assistance of the French firm ‘DCNS’. An Australian daily […]
Seoul : North Korea threatened that if war games between US and South Korea puts it sovereignty in danger, then both the countries will be turned into a heap of ashes through a nuclear attack by North Korea. This is the third time in a month North Korea has warned of a nuclear strike. Still […]
Berlin : In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Germany and the looming threat of terrorism, the German government is advising its citizens to stockpile food and water. There is a mention of provisions like an ‘Early Warning System’ and heightened security for buildings in a special plan prepared by Germany’s Internal Defense Ministry. For […]
Ankara: After showing readiness to ally with Russia against ISIS in Syria, Turkey has now offered Russia use of its Incirlik airbase. Turkey’s proposal to Russia to use this airbase, which currently is under US control, is seen as a shock to the US. Last week Iran had offered Russia to use one of its airbases […]
Kandahar : After getting a backing from Bangladesh, the Indian stance regarding Balochistan is being backed by Afghanistan as well. The former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has asserted that the Indian stance in respect of Balochistan is correct. Karzai has also expressed hope that India will provide greater assistance to enhance the capability of Afghanistan’s security forces, train them […]
New Delhi : Relations between India and Maldives have been developing along well in various sectors. Maldives in addition to defense co-operation has requested for India’s assistance to counter terrorism threats too. On 29th August, Maldivian National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Chief will be visiting India for discussion in this matter. Maldivian Foreign Minister Mohamed Asim said […]