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A Staggering $128 Billion In External Debt, ‘Hungry’ Pakistan Seeks More Aid From ‘Old Pal’ China

By Vaishali Basu Sharma In the throes of a severe multidimensional crisis, cash-strapped Pakistan, whose external debt reached USD 128.1 billion (Sep 2023), has sought...

India, France ‘Ramp Up’ Defense, Space Ties Amid China’s Aggression; Plans For Helo Engine, Submarine, Satellite Deals

India and France have decided to deepen their Indo-Pacific security, defense, and space ties, with deals ranging from military-industrial cooperation to boost the former's...

France Ready For 100% Jet Engine Transfer To India For 5th-Gen AMCA Year After GE Deal For LCA Tejas

French jet engine maker Safran is ready for 100% technology transfer of a jet engine to India for powering the latter's fifth-generation stealth fighter...

UAVs To Replace Indian Army’s High-Altitude AT Unit By 2025 That Helped Fight China & Pakistan – Army Chief

Mules have been the lifeline of the Indian Army in high-altitude regions. The sure-footed animals have transported ammunition and essential ration to troops while...

Indian Navy Fires BrahMos-ER Missile; Can Strike Deep Into China, Pakistan Territory With Pinpoint Accuracy

The Indian Navy is steadily altering the deterrence equation in the Indian Ocean Region. Its extended-range land-attack BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which was test-fired...