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Opinion | China Is Revamping Its Military, And India Must Not Take It Lightly
China's growing military prowess has implications for India's defence planning and security posture. Making Indian armed forces fit to fight 21st-century wars should be the topmost priority for any government that takes office in June.
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Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Naval Drills In South China Sea
The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness.
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Opinion | For India's Drone Challenges, Lessons From The Agni-V Feat
While the success of the Agni missile programme showcases the potential and capabilities of DRDO scientists, the not-so-remarkable journey in UAV development programmes necessitates introspection.
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Opinion: Aatmanirbharta Is The Focus In Centre's Rs 84,000 Crore Defence Package
The approvals granted by the Defence Ministry last week are aligned with the government's vision of supporting indigenous design, development and manufacturing, with Import of equipment limited to bare essentials.
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Taiwan Says Detected 18 China Planes In First Military Activity After Polls
Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected on Wednesday evening 18 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships, the first large-scale post-election military activity.
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Taiwan Detects 4 Chinese Balloons Near Major Air Base Ahead Of Polls
Four Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with three flying directly above the island, Taipei's defence ministry said Wednesday.
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IAF Northeast Wargames Along China Border Showcase Joint Ops With Army
Major aerial exercise 'Poorvi Akash' held across northeastern states along China border by Indian Air Force included joint operations with Army and involved high-tech lethal weapons such as the 'Sudarshan' S-400 air defence missile systems.
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India, Russia To Soon Discuss Delivery Schedule Of Remaining S-400 Squadrons
With the Air Force having already operationalised three of its S-400 air defence missile along borders with China and Pakistan, Indian and Russian officials are set to meet soon to discuss the final delivery schedule for the remaining two squadrons.
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Taiwan Says China Has Amped "Military Intimidation" This Year
Taiwan's defence minister said Thursday China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by flying an increased number of warplanes around the island as well as accelerating the deployment of ballistic missiles.
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"Abnormal": Taiwan Minister On Spike In Chinese Warplanes Entering Air Space
Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week.
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"42 Warplane Incursions After Launch Of China Military Drills": Taiwan
Taiwan said today that it has detected 42 warplane incursions into its air defence zone since China announced the launch of military drills.
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Taiwan Reports Second Large-Scale China Air Force Incursion This Week
Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in "combat readiness" patrols, the island's defence ministry said, the second such incursion this week.
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Taiwan Says China's Air Force Approached Close To Island's Coast
Eight Chinese war planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line and approached close to the island's contiguous zone that is 24 nautical miles (44 km) off its coast on Saturday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said.
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37 Chinese Warplanes Breach Taiwan's Defence Zone
More than 30 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's air defence zone over the course of about six hours, the island's defence ministry said Thursday, a sharp ramp-up in single-day incursions by China's military.
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China, Russia Launch Joint Air Patrol Amid Asia-Pacific Tensions
China and Russia conducted a joint air patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea for a sixth time since 2019, prompting neighbouring South Korea to scramble fighter jets.
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Opinion | China Is Revamping Its Military, And India Must Not Take It Lightly
China's growing military prowess has implications for India's defence planning and security posture. Making Indian armed forces fit to fight 21st-century wars should be the topmost priority for any government that takes office in June.
-
Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Naval Drills In South China Sea
The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness.
-
Opinion | For India's Drone Challenges, Lessons From The Agni-V Feat
While the success of the Agni missile programme showcases the potential and capabilities of DRDO scientists, the not-so-remarkable journey in UAV development programmes necessitates introspection.
-
Opinion: Aatmanirbharta Is The Focus In Centre's Rs 84,000 Crore Defence Package
The approvals granted by the Defence Ministry last week are aligned with the government's vision of supporting indigenous design, development and manufacturing, with Import of equipment limited to bare essentials.
-
Taiwan Says Detected 18 China Planes In First Military Activity After Polls
Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected on Wednesday evening 18 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships, the first large-scale post-election military activity.
-
Taiwan Detects 4 Chinese Balloons Near Major Air Base Ahead Of Polls
Four Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with three flying directly above the island, Taipei's defence ministry said Wednesday.
-
IAF Northeast Wargames Along China Border Showcase Joint Ops With Army
Major aerial exercise 'Poorvi Akash' held across northeastern states along China border by Indian Air Force included joint operations with Army and involved high-tech lethal weapons such as the 'Sudarshan' S-400 air defence missile systems.
-
India, Russia To Soon Discuss Delivery Schedule Of Remaining S-400 Squadrons
With the Air Force having already operationalised three of its S-400 air defence missile along borders with China and Pakistan, Indian and Russian officials are set to meet soon to discuss the final delivery schedule for the remaining two squadrons.
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Taiwan Says China Has Amped "Military Intimidation" This Year
Taiwan's defence minister said Thursday China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by flying an increased number of warplanes around the island as well as accelerating the deployment of ballistic missiles.
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"Abnormal": Taiwan Minister On Spike In Chinese Warplanes Entering Air Space
Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week.
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"42 Warplane Incursions After Launch Of China Military Drills": Taiwan
Taiwan said today that it has detected 42 warplane incursions into its air defence zone since China announced the launch of military drills.
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Taiwan Reports Second Large-Scale China Air Force Incursion This Week
Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in "combat readiness" patrols, the island's defence ministry said, the second such incursion this week.
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Taiwan Says China's Air Force Approached Close To Island's Coast
Eight Chinese war planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line and approached close to the island's contiguous zone that is 24 nautical miles (44 km) off its coast on Saturday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said.
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37 Chinese Warplanes Breach Taiwan's Defence Zone
More than 30 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's air defence zone over the course of about six hours, the island's defence ministry said Thursday, a sharp ramp-up in single-day incursions by China's military.
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China, Russia Launch Joint Air Patrol Amid Asia-Pacific Tensions
China and Russia conducted a joint air patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea for a sixth time since 2019, prompting neighbouring South Korea to scramble fighter jets.
