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Armed FP We have spoken to multiple individuals who worked under MG Taylor at the National Training Center (NTC) and experienced MG Taylor push the DEI agenda, a trait that Secretary of War… Source link

India has launched a sharp diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the United Nations, exposing Islamabad’s latest propaganda narrative of “Fitna al Hindustan” as nothing more than state-sponsored disinformation.Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session on Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, accused Pakistan of deliberately manufacturing falsehoods to deflect blame for its internal crises and regional destabilisation.Pakistan had previously issued official notifications instructing its agencies to label militant groups operating within its own territory as “Fitna al Hindustan”, alleging they were directed by India. However, no evidence was ever produced to substantiate these claims. Ambassador Harish countered that this…

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MILAN and BARI, Italy — Though the sixth-generation FCAS fighter jet may be dead before it got off the ground, Germany and France plan to salvage the tech side of the joint effort and cooperate on “realistic” projects in the future, according to German officials. In a statement to Breaking Defense late Monday, the German government officials confirmed media reporting that leaders in Berlin and Paris have acknowledged the “reality” that plans for the long-troubled fighter must be scrapped, as industrial partners just could not see eye to eye. “[French] President [Emmanuel] Macron and [German] Chancellor [Angela] Merkel have reached…

India is stepping up its oil and gas exploration drive along the eastern offshore frontier following successive natural gas discoveries in the Andaman Sea.The government has announced a comprehensive program to reprocess decades‑old seismic data and undertake fresh deep‑water surveys across several promising sedimentary basins.This initiative is designed to unlock untapped hydrocarbon resources and reduce the country’s dependence on imported crude oil and natural gas.The program will cover the Mahanadi, Bengal‑Purnea, Cauvery and Krishna‑Godavari basins. Global geophysical firms have been invited to reprocess legacy 2D and 3D marine seismic datasets using advanced imaging technologies.These efforts will be followed by new…

China has expressed its support for strengthening trilateral cooperation with India and Russia, emphasising that such collaboration would contribute significantly to regional and global peace, security, and stability.At a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Beijing was prepared to maintain communication with both New Delhi and Moscow to advance cooperation among the three nations.His remarks were made in response to recent comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had praised both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping for their efforts to resolve issues of mutual concern, including the sensitive border question.Lin highlighted that China,…

The Defence Ministry has indicated that between 18 and 24 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets could be ready by the end of this year, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous combat aircraft program.Sources cited by ANI revealed that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently reviewed the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program and assessed its progress.At present, six MK-1A aircraft equipped with engines are ready, while the target of 18 to 24 aircraft by year-end depends on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) meeting the remaining Air Staff Qualitative Requirements (ASQRs).Officials expressed optimism that the outstanding requirements would be addressed later this year,…

UK Defence Secretary John Healey (left), walking with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in February 2026. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright Unite warns UK defence spending in the delayed DIP must go to UK firms PAC says the lack of a long-term plan is undermining modernisation and value for money Delays risk weakening industry as nuclear spending takes a larger share of the budget An influential workers’ union Unite has warned the UK Government that any uptick in defence spending revealed in the long-overdue Defence Investment Plan (DIP) should be directed to UK-based defence firms. Responding to a report published by…

Defence grapevine indicate that the Ministry of Defence is now actively considering imposing financial penalties on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for failing to deliver any TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force despite engines and airframes being available.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reviewed the matter, signalling that accountability measures may be enforced to accelerate deliveries under contracts worth over ₹48,000 crore.The Ministry of Defence has expressed serious concern over the prolonged delays in the TEJAS MK-1A programme, which is central to the Indian Air Force’s modernisation drive.Despite the arrival of six GE F404-IN20 engines and reports that nearly…

India’s ₹13,000 crore investment in a dual-use airport at Great Nicobar Island represents a decisive move to strengthen both civilian connectivity and military readiness at the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, according to a report by TOI.The project will serve as a forward operating base, enhancing surveillance, logistics, and deterrence while simultaneously positioning India as a major hub in global container traffic.India has committed ₹13,000 crore to construct a new airport and runway on Great Nicobar Island, designed for both civilian and naval use. The project is expected to be completed within five years,…