Tag: defence

Six NATO nations unite to construct a high-tech drone wall defence system along their borders with Russia and Belarus, enhancing regional security.

In 2023, total global military expenditure surged to $2443 billion, marking a 6.8% real terms increase from 2022. This year-on-year spike, the sharpest since 2009, signifies a significant shift in global defence spending patterns.

The Indian Navy commissions its first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, marking a significant leap in its operational capabilities and boosting maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Explore the pivotal role of military emissions in climate change and the imperative for defence agencies to prioritize decarbonisation efforts, offering actionable recommendations for a sustainable future.

The U.S. State Department green lights the sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, along with related missiles and equipment, to India for nearly $4 billion. The approval marks a significant milestone in a defence deal years in the making, showcasing the strengthening ties between the two nations.

India's Ministry of Defence is taking significant steps to enhance its cyber security by replacing the Microsoft operating system with a locally developed alternative called the Maya operating system. This decision aims to bolster the Ministry's defence against potential cyber threats and attacks. The Maya OS, developed over a six-month period by a government agency, offers advanced security features and is being gradually rolled out within the ministry's computer systems.

The United States has achieved a monumental feat by officially destroying its last chemical weapons, eliminating 30,000 tons of deadly agents. This historic moment signifies the world's commitment to a chemical weapons-free future, following the Geneva Protocol's establishment almost a century ago. Despite the challenges in dismantling these weapons, advanced technologies and a strong commitment to safety have paved the way for successful destruction. The global effort to eliminate chemical weapons sets a significant precedent in international disarmament and marks a moment of celebration for humanity.

In the midst of rising geopolitical tensions, Nuclear power states are actively modernizing and expanding their arsenals, according to SIPRI Yearbook 2023.

On May 20, 2023, Russia claimed to have taken control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which had been the epicentre of intense fighting. President Vladimir Putin praised his troops and the private mercenary group Wagner for their alleged success. However, Ukraine denied this and claimed that battle was ongoing, describing the situation as "critical."

With Russia-Ukraine war moving into second year, and entire Europe as well as the United States giving its full support to Ukraine,...