Monthly Archives: January, 2022
Americas
US Identifies ‘Four Key Technologies’ To Thwart Chinese Missile Threats, Stay Ahead Of Hypersonic Weapons Race
China’s growing military capability is a cause of concern for both the US and Japan. Beijing, which has stepped up its hypersonic missile program,...
Expert Reviews
Saving Sri Lanka: Can India’s Line-Of-Credit Help The Island’s Sinking Economy Reeling Under China’s Debt?
Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean littoral state whose economy primarily depends on tourism, has been ravaged by debt and a depleted foreign exchange reserve,...
Asia Pacific
Under Fire For Pro-Russia, Anti-China Comments In India, German Vice Admiral Schönbach Quits His Post
Following an unprecedented diplomatic controversy in Germany, German Navy Chief Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach tended his resignation late on Saturday over his comments in...
Americas
JF-17 Thunder: Argentine Ambassador Visits Chinese Aerospace Firm In Beijing, Discusses Acquisition Of Sino-Pak Jets — Reports
Argentina's ambassador to China reportedly discussed the possible acquisition of JF-17 fighter jets with officials of the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation...
Asia Pacific
China Counters India’s BrahMos Missile Deal With The Philippines; Donates Military Equipment To ‘Balance Ties’
Despite its territorial disputes with the Philippines, China continues to maintain military ties with the Southeast Asian nation, probably to counter-balance the American as...
Americas
F-22 Raptors & F-35 Jets: Which Other Warplanes Is The US Air Force Banking On To Deflate Russian, Chinese Air Power
With threat perceptions at an all-time high, the US Air Force is under pressure to improve its fleet and expedite the development of next-generation...
Europe
After India, France Delivers The ‘Most Powerful’ 4.5-Gen Rafale Fighters To Hellenic Air Force To Counter F-16 Jets
While tensions between Greece and its NATO ally Turkey continue to rise, the former boasts a robust fighter fleet including newly inducted Rafale fighter...
Asia Pacific
Boosting Indian Navy’s Firepower: How QUAD Alliance Can Strengthen Its Anti-Access Strategy To Counter China
By Saba Sattar
As the majority of the security establishment focuses on China’s massive military buildup in the South and East China Seas, its increasing...
Americas
US Delivers Almost 100 Tonnes Of Military Assistance To Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion Threats – US Embassy In Kiev
The United States has delivered around 200,000 pounds (90.7 tonnes) of lethal aid to Ukraine as part of its first shipment of new military...
Americas
Abandoned By The US Army, China Uses Idea To Develop ‘World’s First Body Shield’ That Can Withstand Armor-Piercing Munitions
Chinese researchers have developed what they claim to be the world's first lightweight, flexible body shield to protect soldiers from armor-piercing munitions.
Challenging F-22 Raptors,...
Expert Reviews
Big Blow For India’s Akash Missiles; Did UAE ‘Shoot Down’ DRDO’s Short-Range Systems For KM-SAMs In A $3.5B Deal?
South Korea recently signed a contract worth $3.5 billion with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to export its Cheongung II KM-SAM mid-range surface-to-air missiles...
Americas
US Mulls ‘Booster Dose’ For Taiwanese Air Force; Could Accelerate The Delivery Of F-16V Fighters Amid Chinese Threat
The US is exploring possibilities to speed up the delivery of F-16V (Viper) fighter jets to Taiwan, which faces the threat of a Chinese...
World
British Nuclear Submarines To Check ‘Chinese Belligerence’ As UK, Australia Set To Boost Military Cooperation
Australia and the UK have not discussed the possibility of stationing British nuclear submarines on the Australian continent, while a greater frequency of military...
EurAsian Region
UK Dispatches Elite Troops To Ukraine To Help Kiev ‘Knock-Out’ Russian Main Battle Tanks – Reports
The United Kingdom (UK) has sent a group of around 30 elite troops to Ukraine to train the country's armed forces on anti-tank weapons...
Europe
Gripen Fighter Jet Maker SAAB Clinches A Major Deal With Indian Military For Powerful Anti-Tank Missiles
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab which manufactures Gripen fighter jets has inked a major defense deal with the Indian military.
The Saab Gripen is...
EurAsian Region
Amid NATO Tensions, Russia Dispatches Two S-400 Missile Defense Divisions To Belarus For Military Drills
Russia has sent two divisions of the air missile defense systems S-400 to Belarus to test the preparedness of the Unified Regional Air Defense...
Expert Reviews
Countering S-400 Missiles, Pakistan Says Its ‘Stealth Drones’ Capable Of Thwarting India’s Missile Defense System
The first batch of India's newly acquired S-400 Triumf missile defense systems will be made operational by April this year, according to the latest...
Americas
Challenging F-22 Raptors, China Plans To Amplify ‘Thrust Vectoring’ Capabilities Of Its J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets
China has often been accused of espionage and stealing American military technology, especially that of the F-22 Raptor, considered the most potent air-superiority fighter...
Americas
US Navy’s ‘Most Powerful’ Warship Transgresses Into ‘Chinese Waters’ Days After Nuke Sub Makes Rare Visit To Guam
Days after an American nuclear-powered submarine made a rare port call in the Pacific island of Guam, a US destroyer has sailed the contested...
EurAsian Region
US, NATO Promise ‘Swift Response’ If Russia Moves Across Ukrainian Border – Antony Blinken
If the Russian military crosses the border with Ukraine, the United States and its allies will be quick to mount a severe response, Secretary...
