China's Norinco showcased a model of its drone manufacturing process at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The display included a miniature assembly line for drones like the BZK-005E, which is reportedly used in Mauritania and Sudan.
Iran has declared Elon Musk's business holdings in West Asia, including Starlink and X, as legitimate military targets, citing alleged support for US and Israeli operations against the country. This follows a social media post from Donald Trump threatening strikes on Iran.
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Kyiv using hundreds of drones and advanced missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile. This strike highlights Moscow's increasing reliance on next-generation weapons amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Commentators deem Trump's war against Iran a failure, with the US facing political defeat despite planned bombings. The conflict impacts his popularity and Republican election prospects, while Iran retains strategic advantages.
The US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, bringing the total to 15,000, as Washington views Warsaw as crucial for regional security. Poland is rapidly militarizing, aiming for 5% of GDP on defense, and is acquiring significant military equipment from the US and South Korea.
Ukraine launched extensive drone attacks on the Moscow region over the weekend, targeting military-industrial sites like the Angstrom plant and a critical oil pipeline pumping station. President Zelenskyy deemed the strikes "entirely justified." Russia reported casualties and claimed to have shot down numerous drones.
The US is developing the AIM-260 JATM missile, exceeding Mach 5 with a range over 200 km, to counter China's PL-15 and PL-17. India is also advancing its Astra Mk-2 and Mk-3 missiles, aiming for similar long-range capabilities.
Pope Leo XIV condemned investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, calling for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine during a visit to La Sapienza University in Rome, where he met Palestinian students from Gaza.
The widow of a victim of last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT played a direct role in helping the gunman plan the attack.
World No 3 through to last eight after 6-2, 6-1 winSinner trounces Popyrin to set up Pellegrino meetingIga Swiatek produced a statement victory in a battle between two of the game’s best, mercilessly dismantling Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 to return to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open.This was the type of confidence-building performance Swiatek, the fourth seed, has been seeking for some time. After a tense opening four games, the four-time French Open champion put together a near flawless match, winning 10 of the last 11 games. Swiatek found a sweet balance between stifling Osaka with her heavy topspin and offensive weaponry while also drawing errors from her adversary with her tireless consistency. Continue reading...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that future wars will hinge on innovative thinking and synergy, not just weaponry. He urged commanders to prioritize artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and secure communications, stressing the need to anticipate enemy surprises and stay ahead. Singh highlighted hybrid threats and multi-domain operations, commending the forces' jointness and technological adoption.
For most military powers, proving the success of one’s technology in real combat almost always requires undertaking the grave risks of war and human casualties. In the case of the People’s Liberation Army, Beijing continues to exercise great caution about joining any armed conflict, and the past few decades have brought astounding progress yet an extremely limited combat footprint for its weaponry. The Iran war could change that. As tensions around Iran persist, Pakistan, whose imported weapons...
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. The vessel features advanced stealth technology, MF-STAR radar, BrahMos missiles, and 75% indigenous content. Delivery was achieved in under 17 months from the first warship, showcasing India's growing self-reliance in warship construction.
A Russian military expert has identified hypersonic missiles, drones, and laser/electromagnetic weapons as the most promising sectors of Russian weapons development. The expert noted that Russia possesses advanced weapon systems not yet disclosed to the public, including high-precision hypersonic missiles capable of maneuvering along unpredictable trajectories.
Deputy Chairman of Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev announced that Russia has developed a complete unmanned aerial vehicle industry, from small copters and FPV drones to fixed-wing UAVs, in just a few years. He acknowledged the industry was very backward at the start of the special military operation but credited coordinated work of defense ministries and defense industry teams for the transformation.
