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Topic: Defence

UK, Romania strengthen defence ties with New Treaty

Enhanced cooperation includes joint defence committee and information sharing.

China carries out first patrol in Depsang after disengagement, goes up to ‘traditional points’

On 4 November, India carried out its first patrol in the Depsang plains, nearly two weeks after it signed a disengagement agreement with China on 22 October.

As Army looks for tracked air defence system, Russian Pantsir comes knocking

Pantsir had earlier lost out to South Korea’s Biho system in Indian Army’s previous bid to acquire new air defence guns in 2013. Russia had strongly objected to it being left out.

GE to deliver Tejas engines by April 2025, MoD says ‘no proposal under consideration to impose penalty’

GE was supposed to start the delivery of Tejas engines in 2023. PM Narendra Modi & Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the issue of delay during their recent US visits.

India plans to undertake first patrol in Depsang by month-end, buffer zones to remain

The Corps Commander signed the final agreement on Depsang and Demchok Monday after several days of tactical negotiations with the Chinese, it is learnt.

‘Broad consensus’ achieved along LAC through dialogue, Rajnath Singh says day after Modi-Xi meet

Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, the defence minister says that consensus has been achieved on patrolling and grazing in traditional areas.

Rs 1,194 cr contracts signed during first 2 editions of Swavlamban summit, says vice chief of Navy

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Krishna Swaminathan was speaking at curtain-raiser of summit's 3rd edition, to be held on 28 & 29 October. Summit aims to boost self-reliance in different sectors.

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.

China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, says US defence official

Satellite images from Planet Labs from June appear to show cranes at Wuchang shipyard, where the nuclear-powered attack submarine would have been docked.

Navy chief Dinesh Tripathi flags ‘belligerent bullying’ in South China Sea, without naming China

Delivering a lecture in New Delhi, Dinesh Tripathi says niche and disruptive technologies are now changing the character of warfare.

On Camera

British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.