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From eastern airbase, Rajnath Singh calls for highest readiness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed air warriors at Bagdogra Air Force station regarding national security threats. He highlighted the need for armed forces to maintain high operational readiness amid complex security challenges. Singh noted that adversaries may exploit vulnerabilities through misinformation instead of direct confrontation.
The next Iran war could be bigger, wider and harder to contain
Iran is actively preparing for potential military engagements that could provoke a major regional conflict. The escalation of Houthi attacks on Saudi territory complicates the situation for US allies in the Gulf. American military assets are being deployed in the region, anticipating possible Iranian reprisals. The interplay between ongoing conflicts could threaten critical infrastructure and international shipping lanes.
India’s Akash missile exports to Central Asia seek to counter China, extremism
India’s defence sales of Akash missiles to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan highlight New Delhi's strategic outreach efforts. These supplies aim to help both countries counter China’s growing influence in Central Asia. Tajikistan is a longstanding strategic partner for India, having previously hosted a military base renovated by India. Security cooperation includes intelligence sharing and the training of Tajik military cadets in India.
Russia's long-range bomber crashes on a training mission, killing 6 crewmembers
A Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bomber crashed on a training mission in the country's far east, killing six members of its crew, leaving only one survivor. The aircraft went down in an unpopulated area in the Amur region. The defence ministry said the plane wasn't carrying any weapons onboard and a team of investigators has flown to the area to to determine the caus of the crash.
Five IAF personnel killed after an AN-32 aircraft crashes at Jorhat airbase in Assam
Five Indian Air Force personnel died when an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat airbase in Assam. The co-pilot survived and is receiving medical care. An emergency response was triggered, and a court of inquiry has been constituted to determine the cause of the accident.
Pakistan 'ditched' US despite playing peacemaker, helped Iran park planes at Nur Khan to escape attacks
Pakistan reportedly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from US airstrikes, a claim a senior Pakistani official denied. This alleged action has prompted calls for a re-evaluation of Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict.
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‘Chicken’s Neck’ used as intimidation tactic for decades: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
India plans underground railway tracks along a 40-km strategic corridor including the 'Chicken's Neck'. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the narrow Siliguri corridor has been used for intimidation. The proposed rail link aims to create a secure transportation route connecting the Northeast with the rest of India. This initiative addresses a long-standing strategic vulnerability.
Chicken Neck: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says there is a plan for underground railway tracks along a 40-km strategic corridor
India plans 40 km of underground railway tracks along the strategic Chicken's Neck corridor connecting West Bengal and the Northeast. This development comes amid concerns over Chinese involvement in a WWII airbase near the Indian border. The government has allocated a record Rs 11,486 crore for railway projects in Assam and the Northeast.
‘Irresponsible, far from reality’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back at Bangladesh groups over Northeast claim
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed claims from Bangladesh suggesting Northeast India should be cut off and annexed, calling such ideas irresponsible and unrealistic given India's economic and military strength. He warned Bangladesh against such behavior, referencing past statements about retaliating against threats to India's Siliguri Corridor.
Edge in thin air: India’s new airbase looks China in the eye
India has operationalised Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh, enhancing its defence preparedness along the Line of Actual Control with China. This strategic location, close to the LAC, allows for real-time air operations and rapid military response, bolstering India's border infrastructure development and proactive deterrence.
Trump’s big strategic move to counter China: US working to reclaim Bagram Airbase from Taliban; big strategic play against China’s nuclear sites and Belt and Road
During a joint news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said the US is trying to reclaim the Bagram Air Base from the Taliban. Trump cited strategic importance, including its proximity to “where China makes its nuclear weapons.” He criticized the Biden administration’s 2021 withdrawal, calling it a “total disaster,” and said Bagram was given away “for nothing.”
Debt-laden Pakistan spikes defence budget by 20%
Pakistan has increased its defence budget by 20% amidst a severe debt crisis, allocating $9.17 billion despite nearly half of its $63 billion budget going towards debt servicing. This increase follows damage to Pakistani airbases and defence systems during India's Operation Sindoor. Pakistan relies heavily on Chinese weaponry, and the increased budget is expected to fund replacements and repairs.
Himanta wades into Chicken Neck Corridor row, highlights Bangladesh's own "chicken necks"
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights Bangladesh's vulnerability with its own narrow corridors, responding to perceived threats to India's Siliguri Corridor. Amidst these geopolitical considerations, Assam Police initiated a significant operation, detaining over 150 individuals in Guwahati and surrounding areas, aimed at identifying and apprehending illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
If Bangladesh attacks our Chicken's Neck, we will attack its both Chicken's Necks: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a strong warning to Bangladesh, stating that any attack on India's Siliguri Corridor, known as the Chicken's Neck, would result in retaliation targeting Bangladesh's own strategically vulnerable areas. Sarma's statement follows concerns about China's involvement in reviving a WWII airbase in Lalmonirhat, near the Indian border.
Dragon’s shadow near Siliguri? China aids revival of WW2-era Bangladeshi airbase near India’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’
China’s involvement in reviving Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airbase, close to India’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor, raises strategic concerns. The airbase, near the vital Siliguri Corridor linking India’s northeast, could increase vulnerabilities if used for military purposes. This development ties into China’s broader expansion of advanced airbases along the Himalayan frontier, including upgraded facilities near the Line of Actual Control.
Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets hunt for 'UFO' sighted near Imphal
The Indian Air Force (IAF) scrambled its Rafale fighter aircraft after receiving information about unidentified flying objects near the Imphal airport. The aircraft, equipped with advanced sensors, attempted low-level flying over the suspected area but did not find anything. After the airport was cleared for flying, the Eastern Command activated its Air Defence response mechanism, but no details were provided.
Army conducts airborne rapid response exercise near Siliguri Corridor
The Indian Army has carried out a two-day airborne insertion and rapid response exercise near the Siliguri Corridor along the northern border with China, officials said on Saturday. It was the second such exercise in the last three weeks in the strategically important region.
China developing new fighter aircraft base near Ladakh
"The base is coming up between the existing airbases of Kashgar and Hogan which have been carrying out fighter operations along the Indian borders for a long time. This new base for fighter operations will fill up the gap for the Chinese Air Force in this region," government sources told ANI.
Three more Rafale jets arrive in India after flying non-stop from France
The first batch of five Rafale jets reached India on July 29, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 aircraft at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore.
On way to India, five IAF Rafales re-fuelled mid-air by French tanker
The fleet, comprising three single seater and two twin seater aircraft, is arriving at Ambala airbase on Wednesday afternoon where they will be officially inducted into the IAF as part of its No 17 Squadron.
First batch of five Rafale jets enters Indian air space, officials confirm
On Monday, the Rafales landed at Al Dhafra airbase in the UAE after flying for over seven hours, officials said adding it was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India. On their way to India from France, the jets were refulled mid-air from a French tanker at a height of 30,000 feet.
IAF watching Chinese bases, sure of matching air power
There has been “no major or fresh infusion of assets” by the People’s Liberation Army-Air Force at Hotan and Kashgar in Xinjiang as well as Gargunsa, Lhasa-Gonggar and Shigatse airbases said defence sources. But the Indian Army and IAF moved forward surface-to-air missiles and other such systems to tackle aerial threats.
‘No fresh build-up by China, increase in jets flying routine in nature’
Increased fighter flying from Chinese airbases of Gargunsa, Hotan and Kashgar, which face Ladakh, has also been detected over the last month. But sources said it was “fairly routine” for this part of the year.
India’s LAC infra upgrade unnerves China
China has been unnerved by India’s slow but steady improvement in border infrastructure for faster mobility of its troops and weapon systems in forward areas over the last few years. One of the triggers for the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh is India’s completion of the 255-km Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie road last year.
Why Isro's Gsat-7A launch is important for the Indian Air Force
Gsat-7A will not only interlink all airbases, but it will also boost drone operations as it will help the force upgrade from existing ground control stations to satellite-control of military unmanned aerial vehicles.
Panagarh: Six facts about IAF's latest hub for C-130J Super Hercules planes
From the new runway, IAF will start operating the Super Hercules aircraft beginning May next year and from March 2017 a permanent unit will start.
IAF chopper goes missing near India-China border
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) had taken off from Tezpur airbase in Assam around 4 p.m., the official told IANS. The helicopter was on a flood relief mission.
India conducting paradrop training near LAC to check China
The combat drills are a part of the plan to counter China's build-up of military infrastructure all along the unresolved border.
Army, IAF to have base in Chhattisgarh
The armed forces are gearing up for a major presence in Chhattisgarh, with a sub-area command coming up in Bilaspur and the IAF finalising a site near Bhilai for its newest airbase.
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