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The Indian Government has approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities to test space technology in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, a move that underscores the country’s ambition to build a robust, industry-led space ecosystem.These facilities will be equipped with advanced testing, validation, and integration infrastructure, designed to support domestic manufacturing in the space sector.The Department of Space, under which ISRO operates, is overseeing the initiative, while the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACE) has been tasked with implementing the project.The governments of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have already identified land parcels for plug-and-play manufacturing clusters dedicated exclusively to…

Congress. Research S. One of the stated goals of U.S. nuclear weapons policy has been to extend deterrence to over 30 U.S. “allies and partners” and assure these countries that the United… Source link

In January, the Tokyo District Court found that a tort had been committed and ordered the North Korean government to pay compensation over the repatriation project that sent ethnic Koreans in Japan to North Korea from the 1960s to the ‘80s.  The case was brought by four plaintiffs who moved to North Korea but later defected back to Japan. They expressed hope that “the ruling would help dispel the notion that escapees’ suffering was merely their own responsibility in Japanese society.” At the same time, they voiced concern for family members and acquaintances still in North Korea and renewed their…

Anjani Technoplast has introduced its advanced Bullet Absorbing BunkerWall system for the Indian Army, a modular protective solution capable of withstanding thousands of rounds of sustained fire while remaining lightweight, portable, and radar-invisible.This innovation marks a significant leap in India’s defensive infrastructure, combining survivability, stealth, and rapid deployment for frontline troops.The Bullet Absorbing BunkerWall is built using composite honeycomb technology, which is both lightweight and extremely strong. Each panel can absorb more than 1,500 armour-piercing rounds per square foot, including fire from AK-47s, LMGs, and MMGs. Field tests have demonstrated its ability to withstand up to 50,000 rounds of AK-103…

On April 10, China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) released a list of names for 23 mountain passes, peaks, rivers, and settlements in Chinese characters, Tibetan script, and pinyin, with precise GPS coordinates. The problem was that all these locations are in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state. A sharp rebuttal followed from New Delhi, on April 12, with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson describing the move as “mischievous attempt” and a “baseless narrative.”  This is the sixth time the Chinese MCA has released such names, to be dismissed by India.  For Beijing, there is a strategic logic…

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyan has confirmed that 45 warships currently under construction in India will be delivered within the next three to four years, while the Navy has secured in-principle approval for 195 additional vessels, including submarines and fast interceptor crafts, reported TOI.This announcement coincided with the launch of INS Sanghamitra, India’s first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), marking a significant milestone in the Navy’s modernisation drive.The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff made the statement in Kolkata during the ceremonial launch of INS Sanghamitra, the first of four NGOPVs being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)…

Taiwan is often discussed in the contemporary international community through its democratic resilience in the face of Beijing’s authoritarian pressure. In Europe, where many countries have transitioned from authoritarian rule to democracy, Taiwan’s experience has become a significant point of reference: a small society that built a system widely regarded as worth defending.  This dominant narrative of Taiwan’s success is not incorrect. However, what is often obscured beneath it is a less visible but critical issue: the presence of stateless and undocumented populations numbering in the tens of thousands, who live in a democratic country without access to basic rights,…

The Indian Air Force is advancing a heavy Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) doctrine by integrating the indigenous Rudram-3 hypersonic missile with its frontline Su-30MKI fighter fleet.This marks a decisive step in India’s strategy to neutralise hostile radar networks, hardened bunkers, air defence systems, and fortified military targets from stand-off ranges that exceed 550 kilometres.By enabling strikes without entering hostile airspace, the doctrine significantly reduces risk to pilots and aircraft while expanding India’s offensive reach.The Rudram-3 missile has been engineered to operate at hypersonic speeds, a capability that makes interception extremely difficult for adversary defence systems. Its advanced guidance…

It’s a trip Steve Swerdlow has made many times: flying from Los Angeles, California to Istanbul, Turkiye and onward to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is a country Swerdlow knows well and loves deeply. He lived in Bishkek from 2012 to 2019 while working for Human Rights Watch and fully immersed himself in the city’s rhythms – literally, Swerdlow is a jazz pianist and played regularly while living in Kyrgyzstan. He continued to visit in the years after, having transitioned into a job as a professor at the University of Southern California (USC). On May 19, it was in that role –…

The 2025 India‑Pakistan air conflict saw the Pakistan Air Force deploy large numbers of Chinese‑made PL‑15E long‑range air‑to‑air missiles. These weapons, fired primarily from J‑10 fighter jets, were intended to provide Pakistan with a decisive standoff capability.However, many of the missiles reportedly failed to hit their intended targets, raising questions about their combat reliability and the operational doctrine behind their employment.It is common knowledge that, Indian electronic warfare capabilities and evasive manoeuvres diminished the effectiveness of PL-15 missile attacks sourced from China, and that the conflict exposed tactical and operational limitations in the combat employment of the PL-15E system.Several missile…