Kabul: Taliban-appointed acting Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the attacks on mosques, monasteries, religious scholars and public gatherings that took place after Taliban seized power were carried out after foreigners, particularly the citizens of Tajikistan. He said that Pakistani citizens were involved in organising many attacks, Afghanistan-based TOLO News

Indian Air Force is also working to equip the combat aircraft with modern technologies including indigenous advanced radars, avionics and weapon systemsAmit the dual threat from China and Pakistan and now with the drones targeting ships in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Air Force is working to enhance its capabilities. The IAF is now working to extend the service life of its Russian-origin combat

Looking ahead, the prototype of the HAL Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is slated to be ready by 2026, with production commencing by 2032. The Naval TEJAS serves as a crucial technology demonstrator, paving the way for the TEDBF and underlining India’s commitment to advancing niche technologies for deck-based fighter operations.Vikrant’s recent upgrades showcase India’s dedication to

India’s newest stealth destroyer INS IMPHAL firing a BrahMos supersonic cruise missileIndia’s biggest defence export deal is expected to be worth around $375 million and is set to be delivered in late February or early March 2024. The deal includes BrahMos missiles and other related equipment. The BrahMos deal for the sale of three batteries of missiles and launchers was a breakthrough for

Weapons installed on the newly-commissioned Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer INS ImphalWhile the Indian Navy has now deployed four destroyers and one frigate to protect merchant shipping from missile and drone attacks in the Arabian Sea, the larger challenge faced by navies across countries is the lack of anti-drone equipment on these warships, according to people familiar with the matter.This

by Nandan Unnikrishnan and Ankita DuttaIndia-Russia relations have gone through a number of phases since their formal establishment in April 1947. Despite repeated projections of its decline following the end of the Cold War, India and Russia’s strategic partnership has persisted, and indeed in some areas has deepened. This brief argues that this could only mean that there is plausible