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India has once again underlined that its energy security policy is firmly anchored in national interest, with affordability and diversification of sources at the heart of its strategy.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that the government’s approach is designed to provide reliable energy to 1.4 billion citizens, irrespective of external pressures or sanctions regimes. He reiterated that India’s procurement decisions are guided by economic imperatives rather than political alignments.The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy flows, remains a focal point of concern amid ongoing instability in West Asia. Jaiswal confirmed that maritime traffic has…

Eldar Mamedov, The National Interest The Islamabad Memorandum suggests that the Middle Eastern order is now the responsibility of a “concert” of major powers, not just the United States Source link

WASHINGTON — Germany announced today it is axing plans to build six F126 frigates after suffering delays with the program and expected cost increases stemming from a potential change in contractors. Instead, the defense ministry said it wants to purchase eight MEKO frigates to conduct anti-submarine warfare and satisfy NATO requirements, according to a translation of its statement. Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) originally secured a roughly €10 billion ($11.4 billion) contract in 2020 to build six F126 frigates, and was supposed to deliver the initial vessel with an initial capability in 2028. All the vessels were slated…

For the first time since China-Japan relations entered a diplomatic freeze last autumn, a lawmaker from Japan’s ruling party has held formal talks with a senior Chinese government official, offering a tentative sign that Beijing may be seeking to preserve economic dialogue even while political tensions remain unresolved. Hashimoto Gaku, acting chairman of the Japan Association for the Promotion of International Trade (JAPIT) and a Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives who previously served as vice minister of health, labor and welfare, met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying at the Foreign Ministry in Beijing on June…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met National Security Advisers and senior security officials from BRICS nations in New Delhi on Tuesday, underscoring the grouping’s growing importance in addressing contemporary global security challenges. The meeting followed the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval.The discussions took place against the backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, with a strong emphasis on non‑traditional threats such as terrorism, cybersecurity, and risks posed by emerging technologies. Modi described BRICS as a vital platform for strengthening security cooperation in a rapidly changing global environment.He urged member nations — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India,…

James Jackson, CIMSEC Iran now runs a permission regime Source link

In recent years, a growing number of vendors across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East have been developing low-cost cruise missiles.  These are distinct from the advent of new jet-powered one-way attack (OWA) drones, which, to be clear, are also, technically speaking, ‘cruise missiles.’ These OWAs are also designed to be low-cost and scalable, not different in intent from the munitions discussed in this piece. However, where these ‘low-cost cruise missiles’ differ is that they are the developmental branch out from the traditional design approaches. So, the OWA is typically a tailless delta (analogous to the Shahed-series) airframe…

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is currently visiting China. But from tea stalls to social media in Bangladesh, people are talking about Malaysia – specifically, about a 2-minute and 40-second video reviewing Rahman’s recent visit.  Released from the verified Facebook page of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the video features the popular Bengali song “Amar Bondhu Moha Jadu Jane” (My friend knows great magic) playing in the background. The clips emphasized the warm hospitality extended to the Bangladeshi prime minister and striking moments showcasing the chemistry between the two leaders, starting with the red carpet reception given to Rahman at…

Bangladesh is reportedly preparing to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, a move that signals one of Dhaka’s most ambitious defence modernisation steps under its long-running Forces Goal 2030 program, according to a report by India Today.The deal, expected to be signed during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China and finalised by August, is valued at around $2.2 billion. Deliveries could begin in late 2026 or early 2027, with Beijing providing training, logistics, spares, and long-term sustainment support.The J-10CE is the export variant of the Chengdu J-10C, a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter jet powered by the WS-10B turbofan engine. It…

Ethan Diven & Nathan Jennings, Small Wars Journal How to Think, Fight, and Organize for Modern Warfare Source link