Monthly Archives: February, 2021
Americas
High In The Sky: NATO Set To Deploy RQ-4D Phoenix Drones That Can Spy From 62,000 Feet
The US-led NATO has declared the initial operational capability (IOC) for its fleet of Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix drones, the intergovernmental military alliance said...
World
Why Kashmir Is A True Symbol Of Multiculturalism Despite All The Issues — OPED
“…It is really difficult for me to distinguish between a Hindu Kashmiri and a Muslim Kashmiri. You people speak one language and have one...
Americas
US’ New AT-6E Wolverine Attack Aircraft To Boost Data-Sharing With Allies During Ops
The US Air Force has received its first AT-6E Wolverine light-attack aircraft that would help it improve cooperation and sharing of data with allies...
Americas
How Did The US Pip Britain To Launch World’s First Supersonic Reconnaissance Aircraft?
In the 1960s, Britain was all set to launch, what could have been, the world’s first spy plane with Mach 3 speed, Avro 730....
World
Why India Opted For Israeli Tank-Buster ‘Spike’ Missile Over US’ Combat-Proven ‘Javelin’
India was looking for a tactical missile system to thwart any threats from Chinese or Pakistani main battle tanks and infantry vehicles. While there...
Europe
How ‘Hiber Four’ – A Dutch De-Orbiting Satellite Will Solve The Problem Of Space Congestion?
A Dutch de-orbiting satellite named 'Hiber Four' is expected to offer some solution to the issue of outer space getting overcrowded due to the...
Europe
In A First, Europe’s Militaries Hone Their Cyber Warfare Skills With ‘Live-Fire’ Drills
For the first time, a ‘live fire’ drill was conducted to test the preparedness of Europe's militaries to fight cyber threats from enemy nations...
Expert Reviews
What Prompted China To Accept Ladakh Casualties Despite Cloaking Info On All Other Wars?
China's official admission that four PLA soldiers died in the Galwan Valley clash in eastern Ladakh, eight months after the bloody incident, has left...
EurAsian Region
After ‘Rejecting’ US Offer, Russia Joins Hands With China For Moon Research Program
After rejecting the offer from the US over joining their multi-national Artemis Moon program, Russia is reportedly preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding...
Americas
Turkey Makes Last-Ditch Effort To Revive The F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With The US
Turkey has hired a Washington-based law firm to lobby for its reintegration into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program after the US kicked...
Americas
Is Lockheed Martin’s ‘Secret’ Unmanned Aircraft ‘Speed Racer’ Ready For Take-Off?
Is the US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin set to conduct tests of its new 'secret' unmanned aircraft called 'Speed Racer'? Lockheed's Skunk Works division...
Americas
Equipped With Turkish Bombs, Are Airbus Jets Getting Overhauled For Strike Missions?
A new photo has surfaced on the internet showing an Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft carrying no fewer than four Turkish-made precision-guided bombs on...
Expert Reviews
Ladakh Lessons – India Must Learn To Decipher China’s ‘Unpredictable & Secretive’ Foreign Policy
The Ladakh stand-off must have been a great learning experience for India. However, it should remain prepared for any eventuality in the future given...
EurAsian Region
Why Soviet-Era Heavy Transport Aircraft An-124 Ferried A Gigantic Generator To India?
The Soviet-era An-124 heavy strategic military transport airplane has been again deployed for global operations after the type was grounded by cargo giant Volga-Dnepr...
World
India Sharpens Its Anti-Tank Warfare Capabilities As DRDO Test-Fires ‘Helina Nag’ Missiles
In yet another boost to the 'Make in India' initiative, the country successfully test-fired the Helicopter Launched Nag or 'Helina' anti-tank missile on Friday....
Europe
Despite Typhoons & Super Hornets, German Air Force To Keep Flying Tornado Jets Till 2030
The German Air Force, also known as the Luftwaffe, is planning to keep its Tornado multirole strike aircraft in active service till 2030, as...
World
One Of The Biggest Explosions In South Asia Captured By Satellite Images: Watch
A massive blast ripped through hundreds of oil tanker trucks parked at a border crossing point between Afghanistan and Iran.Â
Satellite images, which The EurAsian...
Asia Pacific
China Releases Video Of Galwan Valley Clash After Russia Claimed 45 PLA Soldiers Died In Ladakh: Watch
The Russian state media made a sensational claim last week by reporting that the Indian troops had killed at least 45 Chinese soldiers in...
Americas
Is The US Keen To Acquire F-21 Fighter Jets That Lockheed Is Offering To The Indian Air Force?
In a bid to replace its stellar fleet of F-16 Strike Eagle fighters, the US Air Force is looking for a new fighter jet...
Americas
Arrow-4: Israel, US To Develop Next-Gen Air Defense System That Can Decimate Hostile Missiles
The US and Israel have begun working on their next-gen air defense system, ‘Arrow-4’, which would reportedly have "unprecedented interception capabilities". The weapon would...
