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Wars, despite their destructive nature, have historically played a significant role in stimulating economies. While the human cost of war is indisputable, the economic impact of conflicts can often result in increased production, innovation,...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is committed to safeguarding the nation's skies and contributing to its defence and strategic objectives. Established on 8 October, 1932, the IAF has evolved from a modest auxiliary force...
The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal strategically located between India and China is a safe haven for international spying, intelligence gathering as well as transit point for illegal activities like money laundering, smuggling and distribution...
Mahabharata, the Indian Hindu epic offers the first written discussions of a “just war” - dharma-yuddha or “righteous war”. It raises the most pertinent question – can the suffering caused by war be justified....
July 26, 2024, marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War. This day, known as Kargil Vijay Diwas, is commemorated to honour the brave Indian soldiers who fought tooth and nail and sacrificed their...
The P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft is the Indian Navy’s backbone for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. One of the most...
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) , the armed wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the principal military force of the People's Republic of China has undergone significant transformations since its inception in...
The landscape of warfare is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Machines such as drones and robots are projected to replace up to a quarter of the human troops in combat roles by 2030.
Already armies all...
On May 18, 1974, at 8.05 AM IST India successfully carried out its first nuclear test codenamed "Operation Smiling Buddha" at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. This operation was a significant milestone in...
FBI Director Christopher Wray dropped a bomb shell during a House hearing in Washington DC on April 11, 2024 when he claimed that China was developing the ability to physically wreak havoc on critical US...
From Sci-Fi to Reality, DRDO is in the advanced stages of developing a high-energy laser weapon system called Durga 2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array). The Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences and Laser...
Steadfast Defender 24 (STDE24) - a large-scale military exercise being conducted from January 22nd to May 31st, 2024 in several countries, including Finland, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden,...
Guess what Arjun, Bhishma, Abrams, Panzer, Patton, Stuart, and Sherman have in common? Well, all of them were battle tanks named after legendary historical figures. Throughout history many tanks have been named after famous...