CIA-Linked LM-100J Super Hercules

CIA-Linked LM-100J Super Hercules Touches Down in Venezuela as U.S. Diplomatic Team Arrives

A CIA-linked LM-100J Super Hercules aircraft operated by U.S. private contractor Pallas Aviation landed briefly at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas on January 10, drawing attention amid renewed U.S. engagement in Venezuela. The aircraft, identified by callsign WDE08 and...
South Africa launches naval drills, Russia, China, Iran ,

South Africa Launches “Will for Peace 2026” Naval Drills with Russia, China and Iran in Territorial Waters

Multinational naval exercises titled “Will for Peace 2026” officially commenced on January 10 in South Africa’s territorial waters, marking a new phase of maritime cooperation among a diverse group of participating states. The start of the drills was confirmed by...
Indian Rafale fighter jet

India Advances Rafale Fighter Procurement to Reinforce Air Power and Anchor Long-Term Domestic Manufacturing

India is edging closer to approving a major new acquisition of Rafale fighter jets as New Delhi prepares for a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron next month, according to senior officials familiar with the deliberations. The proposed deal,...
Chinese Drone

U.S. Abandons Proposed Chinese Drone Restrictions as White House Prioritises Trade Stability with Beijing

The United States Commerce Department has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have imposed new restrictions on Chinese-made drones, according to a government notice posted Friday. The decision marks the end of a months-long review process and comes just weeks...
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

U.S. Defense Officials Review Advanced Hypersonic Strike Weapon at Private-Sector Facility Focused on Rapid Industrial Agility

A California-based defense technology firm founded by former SpaceX engineers, has confirmed that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the company’s headquarters this week, underscoring growing Pentagon interest in emerging private-sector efforts to accelerate U.S. missile production and long-range strike...
India’s Defence Manufacturing Gets Global Boost as Bharat Forge Engages European Companies to Move Arms Production to Indian Facilities

India’s Defence Manufacturing Gets Global Boost as Bharat Forge Engages European Companies to Move Arms Production to Indian Facilities

India’s defence manufacturing ambitions may be set for a significant boost as Bharat Forge, one of the country’s leading industrial and defence manufacturers, enters advanced negotiations with major European defence companies to relocate parts of their production to India. Baba...
Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN)

India Reconsiders Second Akula-Class Submarine Lease as Indigenous SSN Programme Gains Momentum

India is reportedly moving away from plans to lease an additional Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) from Russia, signalling a significant strategic shift in the Indian Navy’s long-term underwater warfare roadmap. Sources within the defence establishment indicate that persistent delays...
Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH)

Indian Navy Rules Out HAL’s Indigenous LUH, Citing Failure to Meet Maritime Standards

The Indian Navy has formally ruled out the induction of the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), concluding that the platform does not meet the service’s stringent maritime operational requirements. The decision was confirmed by...
India, Germany Submarine, Project-75I

India and Germany Edge Closer to $8 Billion Landmark Submarine Pact as Project-75I Nears Conclusion, Boosting Indian Navy’s Underwater Combat Power

India and Germany are on the cusp of finalising one of New Delhi’s most consequential defence industrial agreements to date, with a proposed $8 billion (around ₹70,000 crore) pact for the construction of six next-generation conventional submarines for the Indian...
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Turkey Looks to Join Saudi–Pakistan Collective Defense Pact, Signaling Emergence of a New Trilateral Security Axis Across Middle East and South Asia

Turkey is moving closer to joining a nascent defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan, a step that could redraw security alignments across the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Africa, according to people familiar with the discussions....
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