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The Indian Navy has introduced the Containerised Towed and Lift Sonar (CTLS) initiative, marking a decisive shift towards a ship‑agnostic, networked Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW) grid, reported Alpha Defense on its X handle..By packaging advanced Towed Array Sonars and Variable Depth Sonars (VDS) into modular, plug‑and‑play containers, the Navy can transform any vessel equipped with a certified A‑frame and winch into an ad‑hoc ASW node. This approach decouples underwater coverage from the lengthy timelines of new hull construction and represents a fundamental doctrinal change in maritime operations.The doctrine emphasises decentralisation of ASW capability. Instead of relying exclusively on expensive, purpose‑built frigates…

Stars and Stripes The U.S. Navy says it has suspended the active search for a sailor missing since Wednesday, when a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea Source link

While the ongoing purge continues to haunt the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officer corps – as seen, for example, in the June 26 removal of six military lawmakers from the National People’s Congress – there are signs that Chinese leader Xi Jinping has started assembling the cornerstones of a new Central Military Commission (CMC).  On July 3, a promotion ceremony was held at the CMC headquarters, where two lieutenant generals – Zhang Shuguang of the Army and Wang Gang of the Air Force – were elevated to the rank of general. At the same time, Zhang was appointed as the…

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft program has taken a decisive step forward with the Defence Research and Development Organisation transferring two critical technologies to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.This marks a significant transition from laboratory research to industrial production, directly strengthening the nation’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence manufacturing.The technologies handed over are central to the aircraft’s Environmental Control Systems and thermal management architecture. They were initially designed for the TEJAS MK-2 fighter, highlighting a clear engineering progression and shared design philosophy across India’s aerospace ecosystem. Both the AMCA and TEJAS MK-2 will rely on similar core systems, ensuring continuity and…

Emzari Gelashvili, RealClearDefense Four years after launching a war to prevent threats from reaching Russia’s interior, the Kremlin is watching drones strike beyond the Urals. Source link

The day after Kamchybek Tashiev’s trial ended with a guilty verdict, the former former head of the State Committee for National Security was spotted heading for the VIP section of Kurmanbek Stadium in Manas (formerly Jalal-Abad) to attend a Kyrgyz Premier League match between Muras United and Asiagol. On July 2, a judge in Bishkek delivered a verdict in the so-called “Letter of 75” case. Tashiev, alongside former Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, former Member of Parliament Kurmankul Zulushev, and five others, were found guilty of a coup attempt under Article 326 (“Violent seizure or retention of…

Germany’s withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) has created a rare opening for India to step into Europe’s flagship sixth‑generation fighter program, aligning perfectly with Prime Minister Modi’s recent push for innovation‑driven defence cooperation with France.The timing coincides with India’s urgent need to secure next‑generation air combat capabilities amid regional threats and its ambition to transition from defence importer to co‑developer.India must now seize the strategic opportunity created by Germany’s withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System by proactively initiating dialogue with France and Spain to secure a place in the program.Remaining outside sixth‑generation fighter development risks consigning…

Chris Servello, RealClearDefense As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering a simple truth: our nation’s prosperity, security, and global influence have… Source link

GCAP aims to deliver a sixth-generation fighter by 2035. Credit: Edgewing. A contract valued at £4.6bn ($6.1bn) has been announced for the continued development of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a collaborative next-generation fighter aircraft project between Italy, Japan and the UK. The award, made public on 3 July 2026, was granted to Edgewing, a joint venture formed by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd. (JAIEC). Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Under the terms of the agreement,…

In early June, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its recommendations under a Section 301 investigation of 60 economies over their alleged “failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor.” The current proposal has a central flaw: it evaluates trading partners by only one criterion, namely, whether they prohibit and enforce restrictions on trade in goods made with forced labor. It does not take into account the risk of forced labor within each country’s own production system.  As a result, USTR recommended that China receive the same 12.5 percent…