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Friday, December 12, 2025
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Topic: Pentagon

US-India negotiating unmanned aerial vehicle co-development programme, says Pentagon official

US Air Force research labs have reportedly signed a cooperative research and development agreement with an Indian startup to support the development of the air-launched UAV.

Iran will upgrade its weapons when UN embargo expires, warns Pentagon

The US is pushing the international community to keep Iran from purchasing advanced weapons, arguing it will add to instability in the region.

Lockheed’s next-gen F-35 breaks down too often, says Pentagon

None of the Air Force, Marines and Navy F-35 variants are meeting their five key ‘reliability or maintainability metrics’, says Pentagon chief weapons tester.

US releases video of attack on al-Baghdadi compound

al-Baghdadi is highest-ranking terrorist leader targeted by US forces since al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011 in a raid in Pakistan.

US disposed of IS leader Baghdadi’s remains, Pentagon says but doesn’t give details

A forensic test on the remains of Baghdadi confirmed his identity & disposal of his remains is complete & was handled appropriately, US officials say.

US against any country purchasing Russia’s S-400 missile defence system: Pentagon

Washington: The US is keen to make its defence partnership with India stronger, the Pentagon has said, but made it clear that it is...

India to continue helping Afghanistan limit Taliban, Pakistan & China’s influence: Pentagon

The Pentagon said a significant deterioration of security conditions in Afghanistan may adversely affect the ability of India to provide aid to the war-torn country.

US readies evidence to show it isn’t overreacting to possible Iranian threats

As allies & the public remain skeptical, the White House is expected to release images and documents to support its need for a militaristic stance against Iran.

US to deploy warship, air defence missile system amid rising tensions with Iran

The Pentagon said US did not seek conflict with Iran, but was ready to defend its forces and interests in the region.

China’s Belt & Road Initiative is like an Anaconda enwrapping its next meal, warns Pentagon

The Belt and Road Initiative is a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project that aims to connect countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.