Military
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Major General Varun Malhotra Takes Command of Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area
Major General Varun Malhotra has officially assumed command of the Indian Army’s Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area, bringing over 30 years of military experience.
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Russia Deploys ‘Arena-M’ Tank Defenses Amid Reports of Secret Tech Pact with China
Russia has begun fielding upgraded tanks with Arena-M protection to counter FPV drones, amid leaked reports of a deep military-tech partnership with China.
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War Secretary Hegseth Pushes Stricter Enforcement of Pentagon Grooming Standards
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is demanding stricter adherence to military grooming and fitness standards, citing concerns over discipline and readiness.
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China’s Submarine-Launched Missile Test Signals Strategic Nuclear Shift
China’s rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific signals a significant expansion of its nuclear triad and regional military posture.
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NATO strategic shifts following the latest alliance summits
NATO leaders have solidified new defense postures in response to evolving global threats. The alliance’s latest conclusions focus on rapid response and deterrence.
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US launches major strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks
The US military conducted precision strikes on over 80 Iranian targets after tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending a recent ceasefire.
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US Central Command launches major retaliatory strikes against Iran
US Central Command initiated powerful strikes on Iranian maritime infrastructure following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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UK Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft Near HMS Prince of Wales in Arctic
RAF F-35 jets intercepted a Russian Bear-F aircraft that engaged in ‘unsafe’ maneuvers and dropped surveillance devices near the HMS Prince of Wales in the Arctic.
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UK Fighter Jets Scramble to Intercept Russian Aircraft Near HMS Prince of Wales
RAF F-35 jets intercepted a Russian Bear-F aircraft that performed unsafe maneuvers and dropped sonobuoys near the HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea.
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North Korean Leader Kim Observes Weapons Tests From New Naval Destroyer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a major weapons trial on the new Kang Kon destroyer, signaling an aggressive push to bolster the nation’s nuclear-capable navy.
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UK, Italy, and Japan Sign £4.6 Billion Contract for Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan have signed a £4.6 billion contract to advance the GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet, aiming for a 2035 service entry.
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Zelensky dismisses Russian claims on Kostiantynivka as disinformation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Vladimir Putin to visit Kostiantynivka after Russia falsely claimed control over the city.
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Pentagon Advances 19 Firms in $1.1B Drone Dominance Program
The US Department of Defense has selected 19 companies to advance in its $1.1 billion ‘Drone Dominance’ program to produce 60,000 kamikaze drones.
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Russia Claims Capture of Strategic Ukrainian Stronghold Kostyantynivka
Russian forces have seized the key eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, a move President Putin described as a major strategic victory in the Donbas region.
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Turkish F-16s Strike Al-Shabab Targets in Somalia as Ankara’s Military Role Deepens
Turkish F-16 fighter jets conducted airstrikes on al-Shabab hideouts in Somalia, killing 35 militants as Ankara expands its operational military footprint in the region.
