Military

Satellite image of a mock U.S. destroyer in the Chinese desert used for weapons testing.

Satellite imagery shows China built a mock U.S. destroyer in Xinjiang Desert, likely for weapons testing

June 25, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI Fact checked

Commercial satellite images taken in May 2026 show what analysts describe as a full-scale mock-up resembling a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer at a remote test site in China’s Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang. The target was first flagged publicly by Joseph Wu, co-founder of the Taiwan Defense Studies Initiative.

South Korea to accelerate K-Lucas suicide drone deployment

South Korea will push to field long-range suicide drones called K-Lucas to strengthen its unmanned weapons systems, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Friday.

Names of six soldiers killed in Operation Sindoor added to War Memorial

June 26, 2026 Reported by AI

India has released the names of six armed forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The names were inscribed at the National War Memorial in Delhi.

Asia

Philippine vessels join RIMPAC 2026 maritime exercise

Politics

Ukrainian operatives use fake romantic profiles to extract Russian troop locations for drone strikes

Asia

IAF to receive first Made-in-India C295 aircraft in September

GSDF member's PTSD recognized as on-duty illness after harassment

A male Ground Self-Defense Force member has had his PTSD recognized as an on-duty illness. The recognition follows his account of harassment that began after he joined in 2006.

U.S. to deploy powerful midrange missile system to Japan for joint drills

June 21, 2026 Reported by AI

The United States will send a land-based Typhon missile system to Japan for joint military drills. The move forms part of allied efforts to address China's military activities in the region.

LG sets June 30 deadline for Agniveer quota in Delhi

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed Delhi departments to implement a 20% reservation for former Agniveers in Group C posts by June 30. The quota covers recruitment in the Delhi Police, Fire Services, Prisons, and Forest and Wildlife departments.