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    NATO's 5% pledge: Rearming the West or rebalancing the world

    NATO has pledged a significant increase in defence spending. Member states agreed to invest 5% of their GDP in defence by 2035. This decision aims to address modern security threats. The focus includes cyber defence and critical infrastructure. The move signals a commitment to transatlantic security. It also addresses concerns about burden-sharing among allies.

    Muskets, markets and models: Why AI is the new engine of revolution

    From agriculture's dawn to the digital age, revolutions have consistently reshaped power dynamics. Ownership of land, machines, and now artificial intelligence has redefined societal structures and sparked conflicts. As markets grapple with this upheaval, traditional investment strategies falter, emphasizing the need to adapt to rapid cycles and shifting beliefs for consistent returns.

    Meet FWD-LM01, the Indian drone that flies 100km, finds targets, and hits on its own

    Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace unveiled India’s first 100km-range export-ready loitering munition, the FWD-LM01, at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Entirely designed and built in Bengaluru, this portable strike drone carries a 2kg warhead, features autonomous targeting, and can be deployed in under five minutes. With high-altitude trials completed and global tests ahead, the system marks India’s bold entry into extended-range munitions. FWDA aims to make India a global hub for AI-enabled combat systems and unmanned strike aircraft.

    F-35 fighter jets are world's most advanced and Trump offered them to India. Know its key features, cost

    US has offered F-35 fighter jets to India, world's most advanced fighter jets. The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced and versatile fighter jets in the world, developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States and its allies. It comes in three variants. Apart from the US, the F-35 is used by allied nations, including the UK, Israel, Japan, Australia, and Italy — and soon, India

    Living Nostradamus had warned of Iran-Israel conflict escalation last year. What are his predictions for rest of 2025?

    A self-proclaimed psychic, often called the "Living Nostradamus," had warned in 2023 about a violent escalation between Iran and Israel—a prophecy that appears to have come true following missile strikes and retaliatory attacks in April 2024. He believes this is only the beginning of a larger global conflict. His predictions for the rest of 2025 include increased use of artificial intelligence in warfare, the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks, and a chilling scenario he calls the "three days of darkness," where global power grids could fail.

    Decisive advantage in modern warfare lies in ability to see first, farthest, most accurately: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

    Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasized the crucial role of surveillance and electro-optic systems in modern warfare, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts. He highlighted the need for superior situational awareness and leveraging private sector innovation to enhance surveillance capabilities. Lieutenant General Vineet Gaur underscored the importance of advanced surveillance, particularly space-based assets, for India's defense preparedness.

    • AI- The Immortal Warrior: How AI Has Enhanced Strategic Planning and Decision Making During Warfare.

      AI is rapidly transforming modern warfare, evident in conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Palestine, where AI systems enhance decision-making and target identification. Nations like the US and China are leveraging AI for threat detection and war-gaming. India is also integrating AI into its defense systems, but ethical concerns and risks of algorithmic bias remain critical challenges.

      Wildlife meets warfare: Great Indian Bustard chicks named after military icons

      The Wildlife Institute of India has named five Great Indian Bustard chicks after key figures and elements of Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation. This initiative honours national heroes and links wildlife conservation with national defence. The chicks, named Sindoor, Atom, Mishri, Vyom, and Sophia, symbolize the operation's strategic strength, intelligence efforts, and pioneering female military leadership.

      Operation Social Media: The India-Pakistan war wasn’t just over borders

      After a terror attack in Kashmir, India and Pakistan clashed in a new kind of war, fought with misinformation and digital deception. As India struck terror targets, social media exploded with false claims, doctored videos, and viral lies designed to inflame tensions and distort reality. This exposé reveals how ‘Operation Social Media’ became a battleground of digital deception and psychological warfare, testing India’s cyber defenses, media credibility, and strategic clarity in the age of hybrid conflict.

      Ukraine's drone attack on Russian air bases is lesson for West on its vulnerabilities

      Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb" utilized inexpensive drones to strike Russian air bases, damaging or destroying over 40 aircraft and exposing vulnerabilities in Russia's air defense. This operation highlights the growing threat of hybrid drone warfare and the need for Western nations to invest in anti-drone defenses.

      'Aces up the sleeve': Ukraine drone attacks in Russia shake up conflict

      Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on Russian airbases, dubbed "Spider's Web," have crippled Moscow's long-range strike capabilities and exposed vulnerabilities in its air defense. The operation, which destroyed billions of dollars worth of strategic bombers, is being hailed as a game-changer in modern asymmetric warfare.

      Is India ready for Ukraine-style Spiderweb attacks? Here's all about FPV drones and how India plans to counter the $500 threat

      Ukraine's drone operation, "Spiderweb," struck deep inside Russia, destroying over 40 aircraft. The attack, executed with smuggled FPV drones, targeted military sites 4,000 km from the border. India, recognizing the evolving drone threat, is investing in indigenous FPV drones and advanced counter-drone systems like Bhargavastra and Indrajaal to bolster its defense capabilities.

      Russian missiles, Western worries: India’s arms map is changing

      India is sharply reducing its dependence on Russian defence imports, a significant shift driven by quality concerns, delays, and the Ukraine war’s impact on Russian military capacity. This pivot opens new opportunities for Western defence firms, as India strengthens ties with the US and France, signing billion-dollar deals and partnering on advanced technology. While Russia remains important for spares and nuclear capabilities, India’s growing Western defence partnerships mark a historic realignment, benefiting both India’s military modernisation and Western defence manufacturers seeking a major market.

      Operation Spider's Web: How Ukraine targeted Russian airfield over 4000 km away with armed drones, destroy nuclear bombers

      Ukraine attacks Russian airbases: On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed Operation Spider's Web, a covert drone offensive targeting four Russian airbases. Utilizing drones concealed within modified trucks, the operation destroyed over 40 aircraft, including strategic bombers, marking a significant escalation in Ukraine's military capabilities and impacting Russia's aerial strength

      China’s deafening silence on arms sent to Pakistan comes amid desi roar of Indian firepower

      India’s recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan has put China’s military exports to Pakistan under a real combat test. Pakistan relies heavily on Chinese weapons, including J-10C jets and advanced missile systems, while India uses Western-supplied Rafale jets and indigenous weapons. The conflict highlights the shifting defence alliances in South Asia and raises questions about the effectiveness of Chinese arms in actual warfare. Official Chinese denials contrast with clear evidence of Beijing’s deep military ties with Islamabad. This clash signals a changing balance of power in the region.

      Target locked: India’s homebuilt weapons outclass Chinese imports

      Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a battlefield success for India—it was a decisive demonstration of homegrown military strength. While Pakistan fielded Chinese-made weapons and struggled, India relied on its indigenously developed systems under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. According to military expert John Spencer, India’s sovereign arsenal proved superior. The campaign signalled not only military dominance but also a shift in global defence credibility. Indian defence firms soared in the markets, while Chinese firms saw sharp declines as their weapons underperformed.

      World War 3 prediction 2025: Are we heading toward disaster as Baba Vanga, Nostradamus and others warn of AI warfare, global collapse, and unstoppable chaos before the year ends?

      World War 3 prediction 2025 is sending shockwaves online after four famous psychics—Baba Vanga, Nostradamus, Athos Salomé, and Nicolas Aujula—all warned of global war breaking out before year-end. From AI-driven cyber attacks to religion-fueled violence and deadly natural disasters, their predictions strangely match current world events. With rising tensions in Russia-Ukraine and India-Pakistan, many are asking—are these warnings just superstition, or real signs of an approaching crisis? This gripping story reveals what each psychic saw and how those visions align with what’s already unfolding worldwide.

      No more decade-long wait: India eyes stealth 5th-gen stealth drone fighter to strike enemy air defences and save pilots' lives

      India's DRDO is testing the indigenous Kaveri jet engine in Russia, eyeing its use in a long-range UCAV, while HAL develops the CATS Warrior, an unmanned wingman drone. The CATS Warrior, unveiled at Aero India 2025, will support manned fighters in high-risk missions, enhancing India's aerial defense capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.

      (AI)ding the frontline

      As AI becomes a crucial cog in modern warfare, India has made a quick pivot in defence tech and created indigenous drone capabilities. A case in point is Operation Sindoor. Puran Choudhary writes how it was done, with a little help from Centre.

      Operation Sindoor: How India’s private sector is arming our military, and why it could transform the future of defence

      Operation Sindoor highlights India's growing defence capabilities, driven by private sector innovation. Companies like Tata Advanced Systems and Paras Defence are now key players, developing drones, electronic warfare systems, and aircraft. Government policies and initiatives are fueling this growth, with India aiming to become a global drone hub and significantly increase defence exports, focusing on space as the next frontier.

      China’s Jiutian SS-UAV spooks US, challenges its air superiority, but can it outfly latest air defenses?

      China’s new Jiutian SS-UAV is being pitched as a game-changing high-altitude drone with long-range, multi-role capability. Unveiled at the 15th Zhuhai Airshow, it boasts modular payloads, swarm drone launches, and AI-driven controls. But its real test lies in contested regions like the Taiwan Strait, where US and allied high-altitude missile systems stand ready

      F-47 — named after Donald Trump, the 47th President, is touted as the world's most lethal weapon; here are the features and statistics of the jet that can destroy anything that flies

      F-47 fighter jet, named after Donald Trump, is being called the “world’s most lethal weapon” and is set to redefine U.S. air dominance. Backed by the U.S. Air Force and developed by Boeing, this next-gen aircraft features Stealth++ tech, Mach 2+ speed, a 1,000+ nautical mile range, and its own AI-powered drone swarm. With 185 jets on order, it’s a bold move to keep America’s skies secure. Trump unveiled the jet in the Oval Office, promising unmatched power. Want to know what makes this stealth jet so special? Here's everything you need to know about the future of U.S. air power.

      Nations meet at UN for 'killer robot' talks as regulation lags

      The UN is holding its first General Assembly meeting on autonomous weapons, aiming to revive stalled efforts to regulate AI-controlled arms amid growing use in conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza. Experts warn time is running out, urging legally binding global rules before an unchecked arms race escalates.

      Israel's AI experiments in the war in Gaza raise ethical concerns

      In the past 18 months, Israel has also combined AI with facial recognition software to match partly obscured or injured faces to real identities, turned to AI to compile potential airstrike targets, and created an Arabic-language AI model to power a chatbot that could scan and analyze text messages, social media posts and other Arabic-language data, two people with knowledge of the programs said.

      Israel's AI experiments in the war in Gaza raise ethical concerns

      The Gaza conflict saw rapid deployment of AI tools—from facial recognition to Arabic-language chatbots—raising both strategic advantages and ethical concerns over surveillance, misidentification, and unintended civilian harm. These technologies, developed by Unit 8200 and tech-industry reservists, mark a new era of real-time AI use in warfare, prompting urgent debate over accountability and the human cost.

      Israel's unmanned bulldozers breaking ground in Gaza war

      The Israeli military is increasingly deploying the Robdozer, a remote-controlled version of the Caterpillar D9 bulldozer, in combat zones like Gaza and Lebanon. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, the Robdozer aims to enhance field operations and reduce risks to troops.

      Adani Defence plans to wage a digital war using AI, cybersecurity tools

      Adani Defence: Aero India 2025 has big focus on cybersecurity and modern defence innovations, with Adani Defence & Aerospace showcasing AI-driven solutions and electronic warfare capabilities. Key highlights include automated surveillance, anti-drone systems, and scalable ammunition production, bolstering India’s national security and indigenous defence manufacturing.

      Revolutionising Combat: How cutting-edge AI is building the brain of future weapons systems

      Technological advancements are fundamentally transforming modern warfare, with robotics, autonomous systems, and AI leading the charge. Priyanka Singhal, CEO of Ammunic Systems, offers insights into these innovations, emphasising their role in enhancing precision and efficiency while addressing ethical considerations. From advanced munitions to unmanned systems, these developments are setting the stage for a new era of defence, where tech superiority plays a critical role.

      Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: See all game modes

      Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, a sequel to Modern Warfare 2, promises familiar gameplay modes while introducing new ones. Players can expect excitement with confirmed maps and multiple bundles. The game modes include 3v3v3, 6v6, and 32v32 player battles, offering diverse and engaging experiences for all.

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