Military activities will be carried out in a part of the East China Sea from local time 7:00 a.m. on May 1 to 9:00 a.m. on May 9, the Shanghai maritime safety administration said on Tuesday.
The U.S. military's plan to construct a pier off Gaza for humanitarian aid has seen costs soar to $320 million, doubling initial estimates. The project aims to provide a sea route for aid into Gaza, supplementing land routes. President Joe Biden announced the initiative in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israel's military campaign against Hamas. Concerns have been raised about the project's cost and the safety of U.S. troops involved, particularly in light of potential threats from Hamas militants.
An investigative report reveals that a RAW official, Vikram Yadav, was involved in an assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US, approved by ex-chief Samant Goel. Pannun is a key figure in the Khalistan movement. The report, published by The Washington Post, indicates broader involvement of RAW officials. The Biden administration has refrained from making charges against Yadav, with Nikhil Gupta, an alleged middleman, facing charges of hiring a contract killer.
A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was killed in a gunfight with recently infiltrated terrorists in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district early Sunday, a senior police officer said. Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain, who rushed to the area to supervise the anti-terrorist operation, said a massive search operation is on to track down and neutralize the terrorists who have infiltrated from Pakistan.
Military activities will be carried out in a part of the East China Sea from local time 7:00 a.m. on May 1 to 9:00 a.m. on May 9, the Shanghai maritime safety administration said on Tuesday.
RTX, a major aerospace and defense company, surpassed first-quarter earnings expectations due to demand for missile defense systems and a strong commercial aftermarket business. The aftermarket business benefited from airlines extending the service life of aircraft amid the recovery in air travel and limited availability of new planes. Pratt and Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, reported a sales increase of 23%, despite ongoing inspections for potentially flawed components in its GTF jet engines.
The Indian Army has received the first batch of Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) from Russia, part of a larger deal for 120 launchers and 400 missiles. These systems enhance the Army's Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities, particularly in high mountainous terrain along the northern border. The procurement includes domestic production in India, with one regiment already deploying the systems. This acquisition replaces outdated Igla-1M systems and aligns with plans for future indigenous VSHORAD advancements.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging tighter defense cooperation among Gulf Arab nations to counter Iran's threats and encourage peace efforts in the region. During his visit to Riyadh, Blinken emphasized the growing danger from Iran and the need for integrated defense systems. He also announced upcoming talks to enhance air and missile defense and maritime security with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The visit comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with the US hoping to leverage Gulf Arab recognition of Israel to push for further normalization, particularly with Saudi Arabia.
