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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared a proposal on Friday to procure five additional S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia. The approvals, worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore, also include medium transport aircraft and other equipment for the Indian Air Force. The decision follows months of discussions and the S-400's demonstrated capability in Operation Sindoor.

Kamis, 19 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya assured lawmakers that Kenya Defence Forces are fully equipped to counter threats from the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. She made the remarks before the National Assembly's Defence Committee on March 19, 2026. Tuya highlighted ongoing security assessments and investments in modernisation.

The Kenya Navy has launched Operation Bahari Moja, a multinational initiative to counter piracy and drug trafficking in the Western Indian Ocean. Led by Major General Paul Otieno, the operation unites forces from Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. It also provides training for junior officers under instruction.

Senin, 02 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The European Union and India have finalized a free trade agreement, a security and defence partnership, a mobility framework, and a strategic agenda for 2030. These pacts address longstanding negotiation challenges and aim to foster economic and strategic ties. In a volatile global landscape, they offer mutual stability and growth opportunities.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are strengthening defence ties with India following a strategic meeting in Nairobi. Discussions focused on joint military training, defence industry cooperation, medical training, and border security management. Representatives from both nations agreed on a joint framework to enhance security and stability.

Sabtu, 10 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

A mainland Chinese military magazine has warned of the threat posed by Taiwan's asymmetric warfare plan and called for a multipronged response. The article discusses how the People's Liberation Army could use a decapitation strike to counter Taiwan's 'porcupine' strategy, which aims to turn the island into an impregnable fortress using small, low-cost weapons.