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Todd S. Bacastow, Modern War Institute . . . autonomous GEOINT—must emerge as the next, necessary step to continue supporting warfighting on the rapidly emerging autonomous battlefield Source link

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is being developed as a fifth‑generation stealth fighter that not only matches global benchmarks but also addresses flaws seen in platforms like the F‑35, with emphasis on reduced maintenance, higher reliability, and advanced AI‑enabled systems. Planned for induction around 2035, it is designed to combine stealth, endurance, and digital combat capabilities while serving as a cornerstone of India’s aerospace self‑reliance.The AMCA is envisioned as a twin‑engine, medium‑weight multirole stealth aircraft that integrates low‑observable design, long mission endurance, and advanced digital systems.It is being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency under DRDO, with private sector participation…

NSJ The United States and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end the war — but the agreement depends on enforcement Source link

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia yesterday pledged to expand trade, energy, and security cooperation, as they met for a special summit in Kazan. Leaders from 10 of ASEAN’s 11 member states attended the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, which is intended to marks the 35th anniversary of relations between Russia and the Southeast Asian bloc. A number also held sideline meetings with President Vladimir Putin, who co-chaired the summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who currently holds the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN. Due to its exclusion from high-level ASEAN meetings, Myanmar was represented by an official from…

The delivery of the indigenous Intercom Control Selector (ICS) Tester by KCIRI Avionics Research Centre in Coimbatore to the Indian Air Force’s 5 Base Repair Depot represents a significant milestone in India’s aerospace engineering journey.This achievement is closely aligned with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, which emphasises self-reliance in critical defence technologies.The ICS Tester is a crucial piece of equipment for the Indian Air Force’s fleet of upgraded multi-role fighter jets. These aircraft, particularly the Mirage-2000s, underwent a $2.5 billion mid-life upgrade program spearheaded by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in collaboration with French contractors. The upgrade included the integration of advanced…

The Aviationist The RQ-4Bs operated by the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron permanently relocated to Yokota AB, where they already deployed every year during the typhoon season Source link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G-7 meeting in France on June 17 was supposed to stabilize relations that have been troubled over the past year. Trump was effusive in his praise of Modi. He told reporters that the two leaders share “a great relationship” and that India had “a great friend in the White House” as long as he was president. However, there is little reason for India to believe that India-U.S. relations will go back to the strong partnership that existed before Trump returned for his second term. Trump…

Reliance Jio is preparing to enter the satellite communications sector in a major way by planning its own low Earth orbit constellation of between 1,600 and 1,650 satellites, according to a report by ET Infra.These satellites are expected to be deployed at an altitude of around 650 kilometres within the next two to three years. The aim is to provide broadband and direct‑to‑device connectivity services across India and potentially beyond.The Mukesh Ambani‑led company has already submitted a proposal to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre, which is currently evaluating the technical architecture and configuration of the constellation.This marks…

Matthew Adams, Stars & Stripes Two Marines from the Vietnam War and a soldier from the war in Afghanistan received the nation’s highest award for courage under fire Thursday at the White… Source link

Last year, as part of China’s 15th Arctic expedition, two of China’s manned submersibles, the Fendouzhe and Jiaolong, conducted what Chinese news agency Xinhua described as “joint underwater operations” or manned dives under the Arctic ice. This was the first time that China had done anything like this. For the purposes of these dives, China brought to the region two of its deep-sea research vessels, which acted as motherships for the submersibles. These submersibles then conducted more than 40 dives over a 56-day period in the Central Arctic Ocean, some together and some separately. As we discussed in a longer…