CSTO Deputy Secretary General Valery Semerikov announces reduced response times in crisis situations through new provisions and use of Collective Rapid Reaction Forces.
The Indian Army has upgraded its 105mm Indian Field Gun (IFG) with an automatic gun-laying system, replacing manual aiming with computer-controlled precision. This modernization aims to improve accuracy, response time, and survivability, aligning with the broader Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan to transition to 155mm caliber systems.
The Indian Army has modified its 105mm Indian Field Gun (IFG) with an automatic gun-laying system, replacing manual aiming with computer-controlled precision. This upgrade aims to improve accuracy, reduce response times, and enhance survivability through faster "shoot and scoot" operations, aligning with the broader Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan.
An audit report revealed that nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to key Australian government departments were rejected, indicating a culture of "resistance and delay" and flouting transparency laws. The review found inconsistent decision-making and inadequate record-keeping, with 62% of overturned decisions by the OAIC highlighting issues with bureaucrats' adherence to disclosure obligations.
