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Russia’s cyber war machine in Ukraine hasn’t lived up to Western hype. Report analyses why

Infancy of Moscow’s cyber command, operating in silos, poor performance by military, & differing understanding of cyber explain gap between West's expectations & performance.

Rafale, Sukhoi, Chinooks: IAF to launch massive exercise in Eastern sector starting Thursday

The Chinese have increased their state of alertness in wake of the IAF exercise and have deployed airborne early-warning aircraft at its Shigatse airport.

PLA tried to intrude, change status quo in Arunachal, our troops sent them back, says Rajnath

The Defence Minister made an official statement in Lok Sabha on the 9 December clashes in Yangtse, lauding the ‘timely intervention’ of Indian soldiers.

Arunachal clash: Over 200 PLA troops came with spiked clubs, taser guns, Indian soldiers hit back

The Chinese, who were attempting to cross over into Indian side of LAC, were initially challenged by about 50 Indian soldiers before backup arrived, outnumbering PLA troops.

Indian, Chinese troops clash in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector, several injured

The soldiers from both sides disengaged after a Flag Meeting was held between local commanders.

With eye on China — Army facilitates civilian adventure activities near to LAC

PLA has already made villages along Arunachal. Making border accessible to civilians & having presence across LAC are essential to stake claim to territories, say defence sources.

Women constitute 13.69 % of IAF workforce, highest in armed forces, govt tells Lok Sabha

Presenting data on the 'participation of women in defence sector', Mos for Defence Ajay Bhatt said women comprise 6% of Navy's workforce, while Army constitutes just 3.97%.

No more mad rush, book online now to watch BSF-Pak Rangers’ retreat ceremony at Attari border

Online registration begins from 1 January, 2023 to ‘smoothen the process’ for visitors; the decision is part of Centre’s digital push, says BSF.

France’s Rafale jets are frontrunner in race for Indian Navy contract

Forward movement by the Indian Navy would mean that the proposal for more Rafale jets for the IAF is also likely to gather speed.

Chinese defence companies’ global sales zoom, India’s HAL & BEL perform better

A study by Swedish think tank SIPRI found that arms sales from companies in Asia & Oceania registered higher sales than European firms, while US manufacturers saw a drop of 0.9 per cent.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?