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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv and Moscow for peace talks. Their meetings aimed to revive negotiations after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Both sides exchanged aerial attacks overnight, despite agreeing to pause strikes during talks. Ukraine expressed readiness for constructive discussions with US representatives.
Chinese espionage in the United States: Why drone incursions are raising fresh security concerns
America confronts increasing drone threats over sensitive sites and public events. Federal officials lack a single authority to manage these complex security challenges. Investigators examine potential foreign intelligence operations, particularly those linked to China. New technologies and interagency coordination efforts are expanding to address these vulnerabilities. Despite improvements, significant gaps remain in the nation's counter-drone capabilities.
How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops
A Ukrainian commander rescued two wounded soldiers stranded on a battlefield. He drove into a mine-filled kill zone without protective gear. A Russian drone had immobilised their evacuation land drone, leaving them exposed. The commander's bravery earned him Ukraine's highest military honor. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the award during Independence Day celebrations.
Bengaluru-Pune flight takes 80 mins, but 18-km airport-to-Baner ride takes 1.5 hours: Man reveals what’s wrong with Pune roads
A Bengaluru-to-Pune flight took around 80 minutes, but the journey from the airport to home took longer. Heavy traffic congestion on Pune’s roads significantly delayed travellers reaching their destinations. Residents now set aside extra time for airport commutes due to unpredictable traffic and poor road conditions.
112 million years ago, a rainforest thrived in what is now Ecuador; amber from the lost Early Cretaceous forest preserved insects, pollen, and a strand of spider web
Scientists discovered ancient amber in Ecuador's Napo Province, dating back 112 million years. This amber contains preserved insects and spider webs from a lost rainforest. The findings offer a rare glimpse into South America's Gondwanan forests during the Cretaceous period. These fossils provide evidence of a warm, swampy environment unlike modern landscapes. The discovery helps explain the rarity of southern amber deposits from that era.
Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets
Boeing displayed its Ghost Bat drone at Farnborough Airshow, highlighting its advanced autonomous capabilities. Rival companies also presented competing designs for this emerging multibillion-dollar defense market. The U.S. Air Force plans to procure over 150 combat-capable autonomous wingmen by the decade's end. European nations are also developing similar programs and forming partnerships with U.S. firms. This competition signifies a significant shift towards uncrewed combat aircraft in global defense.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review CGP at Air Force Academy on June 13
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal on June 13. This event marks the successful completion of training for flight cadets. The ceremony will see the commissioning of the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy.
Russian attacks: Ukraine needs better air defence, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Over the past week Russia used more than 800 guided aerial bombs, about 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles of various types, Zelenskyy said. "Ukraine is not a testing ground for weapons. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state. But Russia still continues its efforts to kill our people, spread fear and panic, and weaken us," he said.
1.95 lakh forest fires over the past decade in India, Lockheed Martin can help, says exec
The interest for firefighting has grown from operators across the globe including India over the past three years with global warming, the executive said.
Pakistan drone shot by BSF at Punjab border; 3rd incident in four days
"Troops of 183rd battalion deployed at border heard buzzing sound of suspected flying object/drone entering from Pakistan into Indian territory in the area falling near Chhana village in Amritsar district," the spokesperson said.
Chandigarh: Droupadi Murmu, Rajnath Singh witness IAF prowess on first Air Force Day celebrations outside Delhi-NCR
It is the IAF's first annual Air Force Day parade and fly-past outside the Delhi-National Capital Region, which also saw the participation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Governors of Punjab and Haryana Banwarilal Purohit and Bandaru Dattatreya, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher were present too.
Air Force Day: What will be on display at IAF flypast in Chandigarh
Nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters will be participating in the Air Force Day fly-past in Chandigarh. It is for the first time that the IAF decided to hold its annual Air Force Day parade and fly-past outside the Delhi NCR.
Air Force Day: New combat uniform, LCH Prachand & other attractions; all you need to know
The LCH will be among a range of aircraft and helicopters to be deployed for the Air Force Day fly-past at the Sukhna Lake complex in Chandigarh, officials said. For the first time, Air Force Day celebrations are being held outside the Delhi NCR.
Light Combat Helicopter Prachand to be part of Air Force Day fly-past
Developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the 5.8-tonne twin-engine LCH is armed with air-to-air missiles, 20 mm turret guns and rocket systems, and it is capable of destroying enemy tanks, bunkers, drones and other assets in high-altitude regions. LCH Prachand was inducted into the Indian Air Force at a ceremony in Jodhpur on Monday.
In rare hearing, Pentagon reports rise in UFOs in past 20 years
"Since the early 2000s we have seen an increasing number of unauthorized and/or unidentified aircraft or objects in military controlled training areas and training ranges and other designated airspace," Scott Bray, deputy director of Naval intelligence, told a House security panel.
Drones, UAVs flying near Naval installations in Gujarat sans nod to be seized or destroyed
This warning came days after the Jammu and Kashmir Police shot down an IED-laden drone in the Akhnoor area, around 8 km inside the International Border. Drones were spotted at different locations in Jammu near the International borders in the recent past.
Drones spotted near IAF zones, report armed forces
More than half a dozen drone activities have been reported in the past few days, including in Miran Sahib, since the attack on the air force station in Jammu on Saturday.
PM Modi arrives in Odisha; Governor, CM receive him by maintaining social distancing
After his return from the aerial survey, PM Modi is scheduled to review the cyclone situation and measures taken for restoration and relief in the affected areas.
Armed forces make preparations to say 'thank you' to 'corona warriors' on Sunday
The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said.
India made fighter aircraft Tejas makes its debut in 68th Republic Day
The lightweight, supersonic, multi-role single seat fighter was inducted in Indian Air Force's 45 squadron 'Flying Daggers' in July last year.
Securing the border sky: BSF ill-prepared to tackle attacks using paragliders, drones
Sources informed that BSF was fully aware of the aerial threat and knew that there was very little which it could do to prevent such attacks.
IAF men and machine dazzle at air show in Nagpur
'Akash Ganga', the sky diving team of IAF comprising skillful para jumpers of Paratroops Training School, Agra exhibited their skills during the show.
Civilian drones may account for bulk of 40,000 UAVs in Indian skies despite ban by regulator
Civil drones, which also include toy drones, bear price tags in the range of Rs 2,000 and Rs 50,000; a rough calculation hints at the presence of 40K drones in Indian skies.
China's drone industry to exceed $11 billion by 2025
The nation's civilian drone market had grown by more than 50 per cent over the past years, with its product portfolio becoming increasingly diversified.
Drone Rain: Startups like Carving Notions Tech exploring diverse usages of drones in India
Aside from drones for agriculture purposes, patrolling and aerial imaging, the 34-year-old has developed UAVs for households and hospitals.
Airborne radars to detect aerial threats during Republic Day parade
AWACS can detect incoming aerial threats like fighters and cruise missiles from over 400 km away in all weather conditions.
Don’t stalk Santa, for kids’ sake!
For the past fortnight a comet that flew Icarus-like too close to the Sun and yet survived to tell the tail has been the subject of minute tracking.
Pakistan keeping eye on India with UAVs
Pakistan's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ( UAV) called 'Jasoos' have been spying on security arrangements and Army activities going on in the Indian side.
Yoga goes up in the air
The fusion of the parachute silk hammock with yoga led to the creation of Aerial Yoga, the latest sensation in the ongoing brand saga of Global Yoga.
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