The US announced no new aid packages Monday, but has now provided about $50.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said Kyiv's troops still control nearly 60% of Vovchansk and are fighting house-to-house to defend the border town in northeastern Kharkiv region from Russian attacks.
Iran President Raisi Helicopter Crash: Social media is abuzz with conspiracy theories surrounding the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. Amid the Israel-Hamas war, suspicions arise, but experts find Israeli involvement unlikely due to the potential consequences of such an act.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi to address Agniveers, emphasizing the noble purpose of military service, the evolving nature of warfare including cyber warfare and Artificial Intelligence, technology integration, continuous learning, innovative approach towards combat, personal challenges faced by soldiers and families, hardships in challenging environments, and commitment made by Agniveers.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned recent terrorist attacks in Shopian and Pahalgam. On Saturday night, terrorists killed former sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh in Shopian and injured a tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag. Sinha expressed shock over the incidents, praised Sheikh's service, and extended condolences to his family.
The US announced no new aid packages Monday, but has now provided about $50.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said Kyiv's troops still control nearly 60% of Vovchansk and are fighting house-to-house to defend the border town in northeastern Kharkiv region from Russian attacks.
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane highlighted the global demand for defence utilities amidst geopolitical conflicts, urging Indian shipbuilders to enhance capacity. He mentioned government initiatives and targets for indigenous defence manufacturing and exports, emphasizing the potential for growth and the importance of research and development.
India-Indonesia Defence Industry Exhibition-cum-Seminar in Jakarta marked a milestone in bilateral defence cooperation. The event showcased Indian defense prowess, fostering strategic partnerships and aiming for regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The Indian Army has conducted a week-long forward area tour in Arunachal Pradesh for defence experts to provide them a first-hand experience of operational challenges faced by troops and to encourage them to formulate technological solutions to the problems, a communique said here on Sunday. The tour was conducted from May 12 to 19 for a seven-member team of experts from defence industries, startups and academia.
