Global conflicts show wars won’t be short, need to build resilient defence industrial capacities: Navy chief | India News – The Times of India

Global conflicts show wars won’t be short, need to build resilient defence industrial capacities: Navy chief | India News – The Times of India

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi NEW DELHI: Stressing the need for stronger industrial preparedness for modern warfare, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Friday said recent global conflicts have challenged the long-held assumption that wars would be short and decisive, highlighting the urgent need for nations to build resilient defence industrial capacities.Speaking during…

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‘Russia suffering 1,000 casualties a day, 80% from drones’: Rishi Sunak writes after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy | World News – The Times of India

‘Russia suffering 1,000 casualties a day, 80% from drones’: Rishi Sunak writes after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy | World News – The Times of India

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks with British prime minister Rishi Sunak (PTI file photo) More than three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has evolved into a grinding contest of attrition shaped as much by technology as by manpower. Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has claimed that Ukrainian president…

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Inside the MQ-9 Reaper: How America’s armed drones reshape regional security – The Times of India

Inside the MQ-9 Reaper: How America’s armed drones reshape regional security – The Times of India

The United States is steadily expanding the deployment of its MQ-9 Reaper drones across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening a surveillance and strike network that is reshaping regional military dynamics.The MQ-9 Reaper, developed by General Atomics, is a long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft capable of both intelligence gathering and precision strikes. Since entering service in 2007, it has…

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Indian Army creates ‘modern warfare force’ with over one lakh drone operatives, new Special Forces Bhairav raised for modern warfare | India News – The Times of India

Indian Army creates ‘modern warfare force’ with over one lakh drone operatives, new Special Forces Bhairav raised for modern warfare | India News – The Times of India

NASIRABAD: At a time when the Centre is pushing for restructuring the defence forces, the Indian Army has carried out one of the biggest ever transformations to meet modern warfare challenges creating a pool of over one lakh drone operatives across the force.Bhairav, the latest Special Force raised by the Indian Army- is being readied…

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Rajnath: Be ready for all challenges, short-duration battles to 5-year war | India News – The Times of India

Rajnath: Be ready for all challenges, short-duration battles to 5-year war | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian armed forces and defence industry must be prepared for all kinds of security challenges from short-duration battles to even a five-year war amid the current unpredictable geopolitical situation, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, citing examples from Operation Sindoor and the long-drawn Russia-Ukraine war.“India has never been a nation that…

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‘We are a peace-loving nation, but cannot be pacifists’: CDS Anil Chauhan’s strong message; highlights future war trends | India News – Times of India

‘We are a peace-loving nation, but cannot be pacifists’: CDS Anil Chauhan’s strong message; highlights future war trends | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday delivered a strong message on India’s approach to peace, power and preparedness. The CDS said that though “India is a peace-loving nation, it cannot be a pacifist”.“India has always stood on the side of peace. We are a peace-loving nation, but don’t get mistaken,…

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