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A Chinese general has publicly dismissed India’s ambition to achieve full defence self-reliance, asserting that New Delhi will never be able to manufacture all its own weapons. At a strategic forum in Beijing, PLA Equipment Development Department Deputy Director General Wei Chang stated that India will remain dependent on foreign suppliers for critical components, despite measurable progress over the past two decades. Wei Chang’s remarks came during a high-level discussion on regional military modernisation, where he highlighted India’s continued reliance on imported jet engines, artillery barrels, and precision guidance systems. He specifically pointed to the TEJAS MK-3 fighter aircraft and…

CIMSEC To fulfill its mandate, the Commission must resolve five foundational issues. Source link

The UK could be abotut to publish its Defence Investment Plan. Credit: Mr Changezi via Shutterstock.com Overdue DIP frustrating UK SMEs, amid Labour infighting and election concerns Reported £28bn funding gap fuels MoD–Treasury clash Most likely: partial funding—protect nuclear/GCAP and boost munitions and drones, while delaying or cutting conventional kit and personnel The new deadline set by the UK Government to publish its own – long-delayed – Defence Investment Plan (DIP), could finally provide an answer as to the expected winners and losers, both in terms of industry and the military services they supply. In a 1 June parliamentary written response…

China-Japan relations are at their most difficult point in years. Sharp exchanges between Tokyo and Beijing at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore in late May underscored a relationship increasingly defined by strategic rivalry, mutual suspicion, and competing security narratives. Many observers assume that Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is poorly positioned to improve ties with China. Her hawkish reputation, outspoken views on Taiwan, and support for strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities have made her a frequent target of criticism from Beijing. Yet there is a historical irony here. Two decades ago, many Chinese officials and analysts held similarly negative views of then-Prime…

India is preparing for its largest military drone acquisition to date, with plans to order more than $2 billion worth of systems from domestic manufacturers this year, reported Reuters news agency.This procurement, described by the Drone Federation of India, reflects the country’s determination to rapidly expand its unmanned aerial capabilities in response to global and regional conflicts. Deliveries are expected within 18 to 24 months, a timeline that underscores the urgency of the program.The scale of the order marks a sharp increase from recent government contracts valued at 30 billion rupees ($313 million) for tactical-class drones, signalling a major leap…

Linus Höller, Defense N. U.S. officials are engaged in NATO-internal discussions about the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons to new countries within the alliance Source link

President Donald Trump’s decision to name William Pulte as acting director of national intelligence is threatening a fragile Senate deal to extend a contentious surveillance authority.On Tuesday, Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., asked Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to press the White House to reverse the appointment of Pulte, who has no national-security background but does have a record of targeting Trump’s political adversaries. Warner said the appointment could sink a deal to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, according to a person familiar with the matter. Punchbowl News first reported Warner’s request to Thune.Section 702, which allows…

The Royal Thai Navy have chosen C295 to complement the Army and Air Force, which GlobalData claim will cut down on ancillary costs. Source link

In its June 2026 updated Regional Economic Prospects report, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) revised downward Kyrgyzstan’s forecast on the back of recent European sanctions against the republic. According to the EBRD, real GDP has expanded rapidly in Kyrgyzstan this year, growing by 10.1 percent year-on-year in the first quarter. In the short term, growth is expected to slow slightly but remain robust at 8.7 percent in 2026 and 7.0 percent in 2027.  Risks loom, though how seriously is open for debate. “The dominant near-term risk is the EU’s 20th sanctions package, adopted in late April 2026,…

India’s co-developed GTRE–Safran 120 kN engine for the AMCA is set to feature a variable-geometry afterburner, a breakthrough that enhances thrust efficiency while reducing infrared emissions, thereby boosting stealth, survivability, and fuel economy against modern air-defence threats.This innovation positions the AMCA MK-2 as a formidable fifth-generation fighter with future-proof propulsion architecture.The GTRE–Safran 120 kN turbofan represents a decisive step in India’s aerospace autonomy. The variable-geometry afterburner is designed to optimise fuel burn and thrust output across different flight regimes.By adjusting nozzle geometry dynamically, the system reduces excess heat signatures, making the aircraft less detectable to infrared-guided missiles and advanced thermal…