INS Chakra

India Strengthens Nuclear Deterrence with Launch of Fourth SSBN Submarine Amid Turbulence

India has quietly expanded its nuclear capabilities by launching its fourth indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). The newly launched SSBN, codenamed S-4*, was unveiled on October 16, 2024, under the radar of major global headlines. Amid simmering tensions...
North Korea Mobilizes Citizens

North Korea Denies Sending Troops to Russia Amid Growing Speculation Over Support for Ukraine War

North Korea has officially denied sending troops to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine, labeling claims from South Korea as “groundless rumors.” The statement, made by one of North Korea's representatives at the United Nations on Monday, comes...
China Defense

China’s Defense Policies: A Commitment to Self-Reliance and Advanced Technology

In the rapidly shifting landscape of global military power, China stands as one of the foremost nations committed to self-reliance and technological advancement, particularly within its defense industry. This commitment is reflected in Beijing's extensive investments in military modernization and...
Taiwan

Taiwan Condemns China’s Live Fire Drills Near Its Territory

Taiwan's Defense Ministry monitors Chinese exercises as Premier calls for de-escalation in the Taiwan Strait Taiwan's Defense Ministry issued a statement regarding Chinese live-fire military drills near its territory, describing them as part of routine exercises but also hinting at...
Su-35 Fighter Jet

Russia Optimistic About Resuming Su-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Indonesia

Russia remains hopeful that the halted contract to supply Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia will eventually move forward, according to Sergey Tolchenov, the Russian Ambassador to Indonesia. Despite the agreement being on hold, Moscow believes that it is only a...
Hawk 108 light combat aircraft

Aging Assets in Malaysian Armed Forces Raise Concerns About Military Preparedness

A total of 171 military assets across all three branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have exceeded 30 years of service, highlighting the growing challenges posed by aging equipment. The issue, a matter of national security concern, was raised...
Asian Stock

Asian Equities Decline as Wall Street Takes a Breather; Bonds Fall Amid Cooling Rate-Cut Expectations

Asian markets fell for the second consecutive day, as Wall Street paused its longest weekly rally of the year. Investor concerns over bond yields and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy triggered a broad selloff across global markets, with shares in...
South Korea team showcases drone that serves as 'flying shopping cart'

South Korean Researchers Develop Flexible-Rotor Transport Drone for Uneven Terrain

A team of researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (Seoul Tech) has developed an innovative transport drone that operates on multiple flexible rotors, making it capable of self-correcting in flight to remain level. This new drone, which...
Crude Oil

Oil Prices Fall Amid Middle East Ceasefire Efforts and Weakened Chinese Demand

Oil prices dropped on Tuesday, retracing a portion of the previous day's nearly 2% gain, as U.S. diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict, coupled with persistent concerns about China's sluggish economic recovery, weighed on...
India Submarines

India’s Ambitious Plan for Nuclear Attack Submarines: A Strategic Counter to China’s Expanding Naval Presence

India is making bold moves to counter China’s increasing influence in the Indian Ocean by launching an ambitious plan to build nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). In October 2024, Reuters reported that India had approved plans to construct two SSNs, an...
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