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Myanmar's anti-junta govt recognises Tether as its 'official' currency

The National Unity Government officially accepts Tether, a cryptocurrency meant to be a dollar proxy, for "domestic use"

Ashes of Gen Rawat, his wife to be taken to Haridwar tomorrow: Family

The mortal remains of General Rawat and Madhulika Rawat were consigned to flames at the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment

Myanmar's junta chief halves Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term to two years

Aung San Suu Kyi, earlier, was sentenced to two years for incitement against the military and another two for breaching Covid curbs

India, Russia ink four defence pacts; resolve to expand military ties

India and Russia on Monday inked an agreement for joint production of over six lakh AK-203 assault rifles at a manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi besides firming up another pact on military cooperation for 10 years. The rifles will be manufactured for the Indian armed forces at a cost of around Rs 5000 crore. The agreements were signed at the 20th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). The meeting, co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Gen Sergey Shoigu, also discussed ways to further boost strategic cooperation including ramping up of joint production of military equipment. The two sides also inked a pact on amending the agreement on cooperation in the field of manufacturing of the Kalashnikov series of small arms that was originally sealed in February 2019. Another agreement was signed on the protocol of the 20th IRIGC-M&MTC, officials said. The ..

China boosting Pakistan's military arsenal by providing assistance: Analyst

As Pakistan is facing more restrictions to get weapons from the US, China has filled the vacuum by proving weapons to boost Islamabad's conventional and nuclear arsenal.While China has long supplied Pakistan's armed forces, the relationship has deepened in recent years, with Pakistan making major purchases of top-of-the-line Chinese export equipment, according to the National Interest."China has sold or licensed to Pakistan the following five weapons program a) Nuclear Weapons Program, b) JF-17 Fighter A-100 c) Multiple Rocket Launcher, d) VT-1A and e) HQ-16," writes Charlie Gao an analyst in the National Interest.One of the major aspects that Pakistan has focused on military acquisition from China has been on acquiring the necessary Air Defence for its Ground Forces.Pakistan military has relied primarily on its Air Force for providing the defence of its formation on the ground.Further, Pakistan is also in negotiations to buy the longer-ranged Chinese HQ-9 system, a Chinese analogue .

Tens of thousands protest in anti-military marches in Sudan

Protesters took to the streets in Khartoum and other cities around the country

When it comes to building warships, China is sailing far ahead of India

India has just one aircraft carrier against China's two; just 10 destroyers against China's 42 larger vessels; just 13 frigates against the PLA(N)'s 44; and barely 28 corvettes against China's 71

Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation: Report

Russia's defense chief on Tuesday signed a roadmap for closer military ties with China, pointing to increasingly frequent US strategic bomber flights near both countries' borders.

Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

Chun had multiple myeloma, a blood cancer which was in remission, and his health had deteriorated recently, his former press secretary Min Chung-ki told reporters

Navy's plan to become 170-ship force on track: Vice Chief of Naval Staff

The naval commander said guided-missile destroyer 'Visakhapatnam' and Kalvari-class submarine 'Vela' will be inducted into the Indian Navy by next week in a boost to its combat capability

Lockheed to address India's requirements for new-age military solutions

Lockheed has already tied up with the Tata group to manufacture the aircraft in India and promised not to sell the F-21 to any other country provided it secures the multi-billion dollar deal

A big stick for the Indian Navy

In the new military architecture emerging in the Indo-Pacific, a third aircraft carrier will be needed to effectively counter the Chinese Navy

SC rejects Centre's plea to delay NDA exam for women, says can't postpone

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it doesn't want women to be denied their right. The induction of women cannot be posted by one year, it said.

Defence Ministry delegates enhanced financial powers to armed forces

Rajnath Singh approved the expansion of financial powers to the armed forces to cut delays in making purchases for operational preparedness and quickly meet requirements of the field formations

The greatest general of the 20th century

His name doesn't crop up in readily available rankings, but his under-resourced and underfed army prevailed over the world's mightiest super power

US slaps sanctions on 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military regime

The United States slapped fresh sanctions on 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military regime in response to the country's military coup on February 1

Lt Gen Sanjeev Kumar Sharma to be deputy chief strategic planning in Army

Lt Gen Sanjeev Kumar Sharma will be the new Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy), a post created last year to oversee the 1.3 million-strong Army's operations and intelligence directorates

The drone challenge

India's attack & detection capabilities need urgent upgrading

Saudis accused of killing Khashoggi got military training in US: NYT

There is no evidence to suggest that the American officials who approved the training knew that Saudis were involved in the crackdown of dissent in the kingdom.

Global nuclear warhead stockpile appears to be growing, SIPRI warns

The overall number of nuclear warheads in global military stockpiles appears to be increasing this year, a new finding released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals