Defence Affairs Archives - Page 4 of 159

26 Jul

India designing chips, Pakistan busy with terror: Rajnath Singh

Drass, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday drew a sharp contrast between the trajectories of India and Pakistan, asserting that while India is moving rapidly towards innovation, technological advancement and development, Pakistan has made terrorism an integral part of its state policy. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass during the commemoration of the Kargil War, Singh said nearly 27 years after the conflict, the two neighbouring nations have taken completely different paths. He stated that Pakistan's establishment continues to nurture terrorism, while India remains focused on growth and progress. Addressing the gathering, Singh said, "Pakistan…

26 Jul

Their extraordinary courage secured India’s victory: Andhra Governor, CM pay tributes to Kargil martyrs

Amaravati, July 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the Kargil war. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Governor paid tributes to the gallant Indian Army soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War. He said the soldiers fought valiantly under extremely harsh conditions to defend our motherland. “Their indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve continue to inspire the youth with courage, patriotism, and a spirit of selfless service,” said Governor Abdul Nazeer. Chief Minister Chandrabau Naidu paid solemn tributes…

26 Jul

World’s confidence increasing towards India’s defence equipment, technology: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled his visit to Indonesia earlier this month, during which a major agreement on BrahMos and Astra missiles was signed between the two nations, and highlighted the world's increasing confidence towards India's defence equipment and technology. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "Whether it is defence production, exports or political cooperation with the friendly nations, India is continuously scaling new heights." "At the beginning of this month, I was in Indonesia, where a major agreement was signed for BrahMos and…

23 Jul

Tri-services ANC prevents potential ecological disaster; takes control of LPG tanker adrift near coast

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) A major ecological disaster was averted off the Andamans coast after the tri-services Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) took charge of an LPG tanker that lost propulsion power and was at risk of running aground. The ANC received a distress call from the Mozamique-flag MV Pyra that was on its way from the Khor al Fakkan Anchorage in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore. "Demonstrating alert vigilance and a mission-ready response, ANC launched 'Op Lancer' after receiving a distress call from the Not Under Command (NUC) vessel MV Pyra," the ANC posted on X. "Indian…

23 Jul

Saudi tanker attacked in Red Sea, catches fire (Ld)

Riyadh, July 23 (IANS) A Saudi company-owned tanker was attacked and caught fire while sailing in the Red Sea, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday citing an official source at Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA). The source said the attack caused a consequent fire at the ship's bow and all crew members aboard the vessel, Encelia, were safe. Relevant authorities in the Gulf country have taken all necessary measures to secure the vessel and its crew, and protect the marine environment, it said. According to a United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advisory, the attack occurred…

22 Jul

US forces complete 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran: CENTCOM

Washington, July 22 (IANS) US forces successfully completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 8:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday (US time), said US Central Command (CENTCOM). In a post on X, CENTCOM said: "CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz." According to the Central Command, over the past three months, Iran has attacked more than 30 commercial vessels transiting the international waterway vital for regional and global trade. "The unwarranted attacks have…

22 Jul

Pakistan’s deadly airstrikes on Kabul rehab centre should be investigated as possible ‘war crime’

Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International on Wednesday said that the Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Omid Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre earlier this year should be investigated as a possible "war crime" as no evidence has been found to support Islamabad's claim that the facility was being used to store weapons, ammunition, or for any other military purpose. The organisation said that the March 16 Pakistani airstrike on the 2000-bed Omid medical facility in Kabul's Pul-e-Charkhi area, which killed at least 269 civilians and injured several others, violated the special protection afforded to healthcare facilities under international…

21 Jul

Philippines rejects China’s claim over Shoal clash as ‘false and misleading’

Manila, July 21 (IANS) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday dismissed the China Coast Guard's (CCG) allegation that Philippine boats had deliberately rammed one of its patrol vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, describing the claims as "false and misleading".The response came after CCG alleged that two rubber boats from the grounded Philippine ship LT-57 on Monday morning rapidly approached the CCG patrol boat in a "dangerous manner" and rammed it. "The key issue remains: Why was a China Coast Guard RHIB operating within close proximity of BRP Sierra Madre? Its presence…

21 Jul

Iran says it launched fresh strikes on US bases, assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

Tehran, July 21 (IANS) Iran's armed forces said Tuesday that they have carried out missile and drone strikes against the US bases, assets and infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan following another round of US attacks on Iran. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in statements carried by its official news outlet Sepah News that its aerospace forces targeted US air defence systems, radar facilities, communications infrastructure and other military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as US military facilities in Jordan, Xinhua News Agency reported. The IRGC said the attacks were carried out in ‘’retaliation’ for recent…

20 Jul

US hit Iran again in tribute to three fallen service members: Trump

Washington, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that American forces had struck Iran again in honour of three US service members believed to have died, while asserting that Tehran had suffered extensive military damage and no longer controlled the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke briefly to the White House press pool after stepping off Air Force One and before boarding Marine One. “Well, we feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said when asked about the service members. “Iran has been…