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During Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s state visit to Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a statement that requires careful decoding. Xi formally endorsed the regime as the “new Myanmar government,” urged the junta to find a development path that wins popular support, and explicitly called for advancing peace and reconciliation through “talks” with all parties. In diplomacy, observers must constantly read between the lines. Objectively, this rhetoric could be interpreted as calculated political posturing. By publicly advocating for dialogue and public consent, Beijing projects the image of a responsible, stabilizing power on the global stage. It also…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, in New Delhi today for a high-level dialogue on the trajectory of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.The meeting was aimed at fortifying the bilateral security architecture and addressing common threats in an evolving global landscape.The discussions underscored the shared commitment of both nations to tackle transnational challenges. According to the Home Minister’s office, the dialogue focused on enhancing intelligence sharing and operational cooperation to combat terrorism, which remains a shared priority for both New Delhi and Washington.The talks also explored the development of a more…

A&SF With key members of Congress wavering on the possibility of a $350 billion defense reconciliation bill, defense experts told Air & Space Forces Magazine that the Pentagon is likely… Source link

U.S. President Donald Trump finally met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-7 summit after a 16-month hiatus. During this period, according to many observers of India-U.S. relations, the bilateral relationship has deteriorated significantly. A partnership that had been gaining momentum took rapid strides in the opposite direction – most recently (and most tragically) with the killing of three Indian sailors by the U.S. military. Much was expected from their meeting on the sidelines of the G-7 summit at Evian in France. It offered both leaders, and both countries, an opportunity to press the reset button and acknowledge the deeper…

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an interim peace accord that immediately waives sanctions to allow Iran to freely sell oil, requires dilution of highly enriched uranium, and reopens the Strait of Hormuz toll‑free for 60 days, reported AP.The deal halts hostilities, affirms Lebanon’s territorial integrity, and begins a 60‑day negotiation period towards a final settlement.The agreement was signed on Wednesday at Versailles, where Trump met French President Emmanuel Macron after the G7 summit. Trump emphasised the strength of the memorandum but also warned he could abandon it if dissatisfied, stating bluntly that the US could…

Kevin Eyer, Proceedings The officer’s duty is not just to follow orders nor just to question them, but to do both in a way that preserves the legality, legitimacy, and integrity of the… Source link

The US Air Force has awarded production contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a decisive step towards fielding a fleet of 1,000 semi-autonomous aircraft. The move accelerates delivery timelines, with over 150 combat-capable CCAs expected by the end of the decade.The contracts cover the FQ-42A from General Atomics and the FQ-44A from Anduril, both selected under Increment 1 of the CCA program. The awards were made four months ahead of schedule after both platforms successfully met mission requirements during a competitive selection process.This rapid progress underscores the urgency with which the…

WashT Adm. Paparo says $122 billion in new arms is ‘minimum’ needed to bolster American power Source link

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has a 5G problem, not the telecom one, but an aerospace problem. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India joint production of the SU-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) without any “issues or limitations.” Russia’s latest reiteration of the SU-57 offer is significant beyond the crisis in the IAF, which is grappling with falling fighter squadron strength and continued delays in inducting new jets. It comes at a time when the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s own fifth-generation fighter, has taken some definitive steps. Cost-benefit Analysis On the face of it, Putin’s offer is quite…

Indian defence manufacturer SMPP has entered into a teaming agreement with European defence major KNDS to produce advanced loitering munitions in India.The announcement was made at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, underscoring India’s determination to strengthen indigenous defence production and meet the armed forces’ growing demand for precision strike systems.The agreement will be executed through SMPP’s subsidiary, SMPP Ammunition, which will undertake manufacturing in India under the government’s flagship Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.This partnership represents a significant step in reducing reliance on foreign imports and building a robust domestic ecosystem for advanced battlefield technologies.The collaboration will…