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Christopher H. Sharman, Proceedings China’s navy is quietly reimagining Mao Zedong’s “People’s War”—a guerrilla strategy for land defense—as a blueprint for global naval conflict Source link

BEL has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Metamind Systems and Kristellar Aerospace to jointly develop futuristic technologies in defence and non-defence domains, with a strong emphasis on cyber security, semiconductors, electronic warfare, and data centres.The collaboration is designed to strengthen indigenous capabilities under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives while also boosting export potential.The agreement was formalised in Bangalore on 4 May 2026, bringing together Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Metamind Systems Private Limited, and Kristellar Aerospace Private Limited. BEL, a Navratna Defence PSU, highlighted that the MoU aims to leverage the complementary strengths of the three…

Ted Budd & Jeanne Shaheen, WSJ China, focused on beating the U.S., is on pace to build the first sixth-generation stealth fighters. Source link

The Indian Army and the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division (Bobcat Unit) successfully concluded a 10-day Sniper Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) at The Infantry School, Mhow, on 30 April 2026.The program strengthened interoperability, enhanced precision warfare skills, and reinforced the growing defence partnership between the two nations.The exchange brought together sniper instructors from the Indian Army’s Infantry School and soldiers from the Bobcat Unit of the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division. Over the course of ten days, participants engaged in intensive training designed to refine advanced sniping techniques and operational synergy. The collaboration underscored the importance of shared expertise…

Aviationist The helicopter attack happened after Iran launched multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats trying to target U.S. ships in the area Source link

Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) provided emergency assistance to the Indian vessel MV Gautam after a distress call from Mumbai, rescuing six Indian crew members and one Indonesian national in the Arabian Sea.The operation involved dispatching PMSA ship Kashmir, which delivered food, medical aid, and technical support to stabilise the vessel.The incident occurred when MV Gautam, an offshore tug and supply vessel en route from Oman to India, suffered a technical fault mid-voyage. The Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre in Mumbai immediately contacted Pakistani authorities, requesting urgent help.Responding swiftly, the Pakistan Navy launched a humanitarian rescue…

Naval News Navy, Global Defense News This positions small USVs as forward sensors and logistics nodes in littoral warfare, supporting a broader shift toward networked, multi-domain… Source link

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced the establishment of a major defence arms manufacturing plant by the Adani Group in Kolaras, situated within his Guna parliamentary constituency.The project, valued at ₹2,500 crore, represents a significant investment in Madhya Pradesh’s industrial landscape and is expected to generate around 2,000 direct jobs.The announcement was made during Scindia’s visit to the Shivpuri-Kolaras area, where he emphasised that the facility would be operational within two months.The plant will be strategically located near the junction of the Kota Highway and the Mumbai-Gwalior Highway, approximately 70 kilometres from Guna. This positioning is intended to address the…

Ryan Finnerty, Flight Global The Rolls-Royce F130 low-bypass turbofan is set to replace the eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines currently installed on B-52 heavy bombers Source link

India’s Defence Ministry has signed a ₹1,400 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, to supply five advanced ground-based mobile electronic systems (GBMES) to the Indian Army.The deal, inked in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, underscores India’s push for indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.The agreement comes at a time of heightened global tensions, particularly in West Asia, where regional instability has underscored the importance of robust electronic warfare and surveillance capabilities. The systems, classified under the ‘Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)’ category, will feature at least 72% indigenous content, reinforcing…