UNITED NATIONS: A senior Pakistani diplomat told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) obviously has freedom to conduct cross-border attacks against Pakistan, and demanded a U.N. probe to determine how this terrorist group acquired advanced weapons that it is using now.“We also have clear evidence that the TTP receives support from our main

2023 was a landmark year for Ministry of Defence (MoD) as giant strides were made towards realising the vision of the Government, to create a strong, secure, self-reliant, and inclusive India. Efforts to achieve ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence and Armed Forces modernisation surged ahead with renewed thrust, with the country witnessing record defence exports and all-time high defence production.

Bangalore-based NewSpace Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd (NRT) achieved a significant milestone in India’s aerospace ambitions as its solar-powered High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) completed its maiden flight, lasting over 21 hours. The successful trial, conducted during the Winter Solstice, provides a substantial boost to India’s plan of deploying long-endurance drones capable of

Submarines are sea-denial platformsby Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd)The armed forces of the country are equipped and maintained at a great cost. Military hardware is exorbitantly expensive because of several factors, three important ones being the use of leading-edge technology, hardening to withstand shock and vibration caused by battle action and small production quantities that do not

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to travel to Russia from December 25 to December 29. During his visit, he will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar and Russian Deputy PM and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov will meet to discuss matters related to economic engagement, the

Indian planners must ensure dependence on defence imports continues to reduce and India’s share in world arms export grows. At present is minuscule and less than 1%, compared to world exportsIndia has achieved a significant jump in export of defence systems in recent years, but what attracted the attention of rival nations and strategic observers is the decision to sell BrahMos supersonic cruise