Defence

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.

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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 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.

January 25, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A Swiss think tank report confirms that the Indian Air Force achieved decisive air superiority over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in 2025, forcing Islamabad to seek a ceasefire within four days. The conflict lasted from May 7 to 10, with India conducting precision strikes on terrorist bases.

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.

January 09, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A innovative UK satellite named CarbSAR is set to launch on Sunday, featuring a radar antenna made from knitted tungsten wire. Developed by Oxford Space Systems in partnership with Surrey Satellite Technology, it aims to capture high-resolution images of Earth's surface. The technology could pave the way for a future defence satellite network.