Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (Image credit: AP) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a blunt warning to Indo-Pacific allies, saying China is actively preparing to take Taiwan and that the region may be facing a rapidly approaching military crisis. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, Hegseth said, “We are not going to sugarcoat it, the threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.”Hegseth accused China of moving beyond military build-up to actual training for an invasion, citing exercises simulating blockades of Taiwan, which Beijing considers a breakaway province. “China’s army is rehearsing for the real deal,” he said as quoted by AP, adding that Washington would reinforce its military presence in the Indo-Pacific but that allies must also “do their part.”He urged countries in the region to increase defence spending to levels […]

[ad_1] Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces General Anil Chauhan on Saturday categorically rejected Pakistan's claims that it had shot down six Indian warplanes during Operation Sindoor, calling the information "absolutely incorrect". The CDS added that "what is important is that, not the jet being down, but why they were being downed"."The good part is that we are able to understand the tactical mistake which we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range," General Chauhan said during an interview with Bloomberg TV when asked about Pakistan's claims."What is important is that, not the jet being down, but why they were being down," the CDS said, adding: "Why they were down, what mistakes were made - that are important ... Numbers are […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is currently carrying out extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at multiple key locations across India, including Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath. Separate air defence demonstrations are scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. These trials are being conducted under simulated operational conditions, with integrated electronic warfare (EW) environments to rigorously evaluate the performance of advanced defence systems.Earlier this week, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Babina Field Firing Ranges, where he reviewed the ongoing trials and engaged with all stakeholders, including defence industry partners and Army officials.The demonstrations are part of the Indian Army’s larger roadmap for a “Decade of Transformation” and aim to fast-track the absorption of emerging technologies, particularly those developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. A wide range of platforms is undergoing trials, showcasing the […]