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The leader of Myanmar’s new military-backed government yesterday began a five-day visit to China, his first to the country since being appointed president in April. During the trip, Min Aung ​Hlaing is set to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Zhao Leji, the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, the two nations said in separate announcements. Arriving in Beijing yesterday, the 69-year-old was received with the full red-carpet treatment. According to a report in the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar, “a Chinese child and a Myanmar child presented…

The Indian Army and Bharti Airtel have entered into a formal partnership to expand mobile network infrastructure in the remote West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.This initiative is being positioned as a landmark effort to bridge the digital divide in a frontier region that has remained disconnected for more than a decade.Defence Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat emphasised in an official communique that the project represents a significant stride in nation-building through military-civil integration.The collaboration is expected to deliver tangible benefits to local residents by facilitating access to essential services. Improved connectivity will enable smoother implementation of government schemes, enhance…

For decades, the ASEAN Power Grid has remained one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious and challenging integration projects. But as energy demand rises, decarbonization pressures intensify and governments seek greater energy security, cross-border electricity trade is moving from a long-term aspiration to an urgent regional necessity. Recent analysis by the ASEAN Centre for Energy, supported by consultations undertaken by the U.N. Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and partners under the ASEAN Power Grid Advancement Programme, suggests that smaller sub-regional power trading arrangements may offer the most practical path toward broader ASEAN electricity integration in…

Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based defence technology company, has successfully delivered the first batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Indian Army under a contract worth ₹72 crore.The delivery was formally received by officials of the Army’s Southern Command in Nasik, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the company’s collaboration with the armed forces.The balance deliveries, comprising 176 additional drones, are scheduled to be completed by August 2026, bringing the total order to 217 units.The JK 250e drones have been designed and manufactured indigenously by Drogo Aerospace. These systems are capable of flying for up to three hours…

PARIS — European manufacturers have unveiled the latest iterations of two main battle tanks at Eurosatory, with the Franco-German group KNDS pitching a design for the French Army and Leonardo-Rheinmetall offering one for the Italian Army, both eyeing entry into service by 2030.  KNDS showcased its new CaPINT Maine Battle Tank for the first time on Monday, advertised as a gap-filler to replace France’s aging Leclerc fleet, which is expected to be retired around 2037.  The French national project was described by the manufacturers as designed to bolster French Army capabilities, with the vehicle to include increased firepower, counter-drone systems,…

Army Technology was invited to review IDV’s Viking UGV, its latest updates and details related to the two new versions at Eurosatory. Source link

By all accounts, Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles is a personable fellow. One of his passions is his vast collection of snow globes. The fascination with snow globes has been described as a yearning for nostalgia, childhood innocence and the desire to preserve a moment in time. They represent a magical escape from reality. Marles is also known for his love of all things American. Years ago, he was delighted to be “commissioned” as a Kentucky Colonel by that U.S. state’s Governor. His office is littered with assorted American memorabilia. He is also well known for his hard-line views on…

The United States Central Command has confirmed that the US Navy successfully assisted in the rescue of fourteen Indian mariners in the Northern Arabian Sea after their vessel encountered distress.The incident unfolded when a distress call was received at approximately 2 a.m. EST, corresponding to 11:30 a.m. IST. A US Navy P-8 maritime patrol aircraft was the first to arrive at the scene and immediately deployed a search and rescue kit, which included a life raft. The stranded mariners boarded the raft, awaiting further assistance.Shortly afterwards, the commercial vessel Motor Vessel Jabal Ali 9 reached the location and managed to…

DefSecIntel launched DroneHive, an automated multi-cell interceptor trailer that works in tandem with its sensor-laden EIRSHIELD C2 platform. Source link

Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, a revolutionary autonomous VTOL combat jet at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, capable of vertical take-off, jet-speed flight over 3,700 km, and fully autonomous operations without GPS or communications.Powered by a GE Aerospace F110-GE-129 turbofan with thrust vectoring, it represents a major leap in runway-independent airpower.Shield AI’s X-BAT is being showcased at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris from 15 to 19 June, marking one of the most significant demonstrations of autonomous combat aviation in recent years.The aircraft is designed to take off vertically, eliminating the need for conventional runways, and can operate from ships, remote islands,…