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Spanish Submarine Isaac Peral (S-81) Embarks on First International Mission Under NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian

The Spanish Navy’s new S-80 Plus class submarine, Isaac Peral (S-81), has departed for its first international deployment, joining NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian in the Mediterranean. The mission, lasting until the end of November, is a crucial step in consolidating Spain’s naval modernization and integrating its advanced technology into alliance security efforts. By contributing the…
HMS Agamemnon Completes First Submersion in Major Milestone for Royal Navy

The newest UK nuclear attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, an Astute-class vessel, successfully completed its first “trim dive” at the BAE Systems shipyard. This key milestone involved three days of stability and safety tests by Royal Navy crews to verify the 97-meter submarine’s watertight integrity and balance. The achievement, which follows the vessel’s formal commissioning by…
Newport News Completes Initial Sea Trials of USS Massachusetts, 25th Virginia-Class Submarine

The USS Massachusetts (SSN-798), the U.S. Navy’s 25th Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, successfully completed its initial sea trials on October 7, 2025, as announced by Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division. These critical tests, involving joint Navy and shipyard teams, verified the submarine’s essential systems, including its first submergence and high-speed maneuvers. As the…
Kawasaki Launches Sixth Taigei-Class Submarine, JS Sōgei

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) officially launched the JS Sōgei (SS-518)—the sixth unit of Japan’s advanced Taigei-class attack submarines—on October 14, 2025, at its Kobe shipyard. This 3,000-ton vessel is a crucial asset for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), incorporating key design enhancements like lithium-ion battery systems for superior underwater endurance and stealth, along with…
The Asian Century

Having called India a “great nation” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “friend” at the 2025 Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, US President Donal Trump said two days later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying oil from Russia, he didn’t want to spoil Modi’s political career, and China…
Between Partnership and Antagonism: Pakistan–Taliban Relations since 2021

Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, Pakistan’s hopeful initial partnership quickly soured into open antagonism. The core conflict is the Taliban’s refusal to curb the TTP, leading to escalating cross-border attacks and diplomatic friction. This dynamic climaxed in Pakistan’s retaliated with airstrikes inside Afghanistan, cementing a relationship defined by mutual distrust and violence…
Policy Analysis: Pakistan–Taliban Relations and the October 2025 Ceasefire — Strategic Fracture or Diplomatic Reset?

Executive SummaryOn 15 October 2025, Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan complied to a 48-hour ceasefire after weeks of escalating border clashes. The brief truce came post Pakistani airstrikes in Kandahar, Kabul and Spin Boldak, targeting Taliban-held positions allegedly harboring Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. This can be affirmed as a serious deterioration of the…
Israel’s Uvision, U.S. Partner Win Big Army Loitering‑Munition Contract; Company Eyes Longer‑Term Role in LASSO

A recent, nearly $1‑billion award for loitering munitions to an Israeli‑U.S. teaming led by Uvision is being positioned by the manufacturer as the start of a deeper, longer‑term relationship with the U.S. Army — potentially extending into the service’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) effort.New contract and what it coversOn Oct. 3, Uvision…
The “Golden Dome” Missile Defence Initiative: Ambitions, Components, and Challenges

In 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping proposal for a new missile defence architecture called Golden Dome. The initiative aims to create a multi-layered shield to protect the U.S. homeland (and potentially Canada) from advanced aerial threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.Key Goals and TimelineCost Estimate: The administration has proposed a $175 billion…
Hanwha Eyes Further U.S. Shipyard Acquisitions and Philly Expansion

Hanwha Global Defense is planning a major expansion of its U.S. shipbuilding footprint, exploring growth at the newly acquired Philly Shipyard and potentially acquiring additional facilities. CEO Michael Coulter confirmed that “everything’s on the table” as Hanwha seeks to mirror its full capabilities in the U.S. while partnering with other shipbuilders to support the Pentagon’s…
Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defense Partner to Enhance PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Supply Chain

Lockheed Martin and Diehl Defence have partnered to strengthen the PAC-3 MSE interceptor global supply chain, signing an MoU to meet surging demand for the critical air defence missile. The collaboration will create a resilient, multi-source supply network by focusing on integrating European components and establishing a robust local production footprint in Germany. This move…
Forging Strategic Partnership with the Launch of the India-UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre

India and the United Kingdom in collaboration have launched the Connectivity and Innovation Centre which aims to boost the development of digital connectivity and innovation. The initiative was showcased at India Mobile Congress in 2025.The joint venture initiative is to receive a collaborative investment of 31.7 million USD over the following four years.According to press…
India-Afghanistan Reconnect

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s India visit, accompanied by Afghan trade and foreign ministry officials, which began on October 10, is hot news. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held delegation level talks with Muttaqi, after which both foreign ministers held a joint press conference where women reporters were not allowed to attend. According…
Defending India’s vast maritime underwater domain

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025. Built with over indigenous content, the 1,500-tonne vessel is a dedicated submarine hunter for coastal and shallow water operations. INS Androth significantly boosts the Navy’s ASW capabilities in the littorals, which is crucial for addressing the growing…
19 US Lawmakers urge Trump to Reset relations with India

19 Democratic lawmakers wrote to President Trump demanding he immediately amend strained U.S.-India relations. The members of Congress warned that high U.S. tariffs were damaging supply chains and risked pushing India toward “hostile regimes” like China and Russia. Highlighting India as a “vital partner” and “stabilising force in the Indo-Pacific,” they called for a “recalibration,…
Newly appointed French Prime Minister Lecornu resigns after naming cabinet

President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Lecornu appointed prime minister after criticism over cabinet lineup.
UK Carrier Strike Group strengthens partnership with India

• Exercise Konkan-25 commenced on October 5, off the western coast of India • INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales Lead Joint Naval Operations • The Bilateral Naval Exercise features Aircraft Carriers, Submarines & Multinational Participation
Italy becomes the first in EU to pass law regulating use of AI

Italy has become the first EU nation to adopt a comprehensive national AI law (Law No. 132), effective October 10, 2025. Key provisions include: • Five years in prison for illegally sharing AI-generated deepfakes. • Requires parental consent for AI access by minors under 14. • Emphasizes human authorship over AI-generated content. The law allocates…
Will Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Work?

Jubilation of the POTUS Donald Trump is unbounded after Hamas responded to his Gaza Peace Plan. Some view this as the glee on the face of little Dennis the Menace when Martha opened the door of the Wilson’s home. Trump posted on Truth Social: “I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE”. He welcomed…
Paramilitary forces in India are distinct from central police forces

The term “paramilitary forces” (PMF) is often misused by public, politicians, media and even in some cases, police officers, when they refer to a variety of central police forces that aid the operations of the law enforcement agencies of India and the Indian Armed Forces, as well as state police. At the Army’s request, government…
Ankara to deploy Troops to Niger

Turkey is preparing to send commandos and special forces to Niger to train its military in counter-terrorism. This deployment follows recent military cooperation agreements between the two nations, as Niger’s new military regime seeks to diversify its support after revoking deals with Western allies. The Turkish trainers, who have experience in Syria and Iraq, will…
Intensified Anti-Narcotics operations and stronger surveillance in Kashmir

Kashmir Police are on “red alert,” intensely monitoring social media to counter a surge in propaganda from terror groups like the TRF. The Inspector General of Police ordered officers to increase social media surveillance and strengthen intelligence networks. The security measures are also tackling key concerns, including achieving zero terror recruitment and launching a comprehensive…
Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan Threatens Women’s Education and Human Rights

The Taliban has imposed a total nationwide internet and telecom blackout across Afghanistan, with connectivity collapsing to under one percent. The measure, involving the cutting of fibre optic lines, is reportedly aimed at implementing “morality measures” and censoring content. The shutdown is a severe blow to Afghan women and girls, who relied on online classes…
America Launches Space Aircraft Carriers

Pentagon reveals $60 Million Orbital Platform Controlling All
Beijing’s PLAN Tests XXL Uncrewed Submarines in South China Sea

China has clandestinely deployed the world’s largest uncrewed submarines, known as XXLUUVs, to the South China Sea. These massive vessels, up to 42 meters long, are significantly bigger than Western equivalents and are capable of carrying torpedoes and anti-ship missiles. The deployment highlights the PLAN’s commitment to controlling the underwater theatre with next-generation unmanned systems.
US Blocks Engine Exports for Turkey’s KAAN Fighter Jet

The US Congress has blocked the export of crucial General Electric F110 engines needed for Turkey’s advanced KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet program. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called the move a “deliberate obstruction,” while US lawmakers linked the decision to Turkey’s 2019 acquisition of Russia’s S-400 missile system. The block critically hinders the KAAN project,…
“Follow Rules or Go Home” – Media Restrictions at the Pentagon

The Pentagon, under the Trump administration, has imposed stringent new media restrictions, requiring credentialed journalists to sign a pledge promising not to release any unauthorized information, even if unclassified. Failure to comply risks the loss of press credentials. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the measure, stating, “Wear a badge and follow the rules — or…
Ankara seeks Deterrence against Tel Aviv by militarily reinforcing Syria

• Turkey and Syria signed a security agreement in August to assist Damascus in military training and cooperation, including consultancy and equipment procurement. • Turkey begins training Syrian forces under new security deal.
Hegseth's rare urgent directive

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued an urgent and unprecedented order summoning every active-duty general and admiral—potentially over 1,000 senior military leaders—to a mandatory, physical meeting at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, next week. The lack of a stated reason for this mass, in-person gathering has created significant confusion and apprehension,…
India sends fresh aid to Afghanistan via Chabahar

India successfully delivered fresh humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected Afghanistan via the Chabahar Port, strategically completing the shipment just days before the September 29 deadline for the revocation of the US sanctions waiver on the Iranian port. This delivery, consisting of three container loads of relief materials, underscores the critical role of Chabahar in providing India…
Hegseth Heralds Trump’s Wars

America’s Secretary for War Pete Hegseth’s call for all US generals and Admirals to suddenly convene next week at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, for an in-person address by him has created quite a commotion. The Pentagon, or rather the rebranded Department of War by Donald Trump, is reportedly non-plussed with Hegseth not…
US-Taliban Scrimmage over the Afghan Bagram Air base

The United States and the Taliban are locked in a dispute over the **Bagram Air Base** in Afghanistan, triggered by President Donald Trump’s stated intent to reclaim the base primarily to **monitor China’s expanding nuclear capabilities** and growing regional influence. While Trump declared the U.S. wants Bagram back, Taliban officials swiftly rejected the demand, asserting…
Arab-Islamic NATO

The Saudi-Pakistan Defence Agreement (SPDA) is hot news. This followed the emergency summit of 40 Arab-Islamic nations at Doha on September 15, after Israeli planes struck a residential compound in Doha, targeting Hamas but missed the Hamas leadership. Qatar, who partners the US in terrorism, was funding Hamas through Israel during the two previous Netanyahu…
Great Game Myanmar

In July 2025, Myanmar’s military junta lifted the emergency paving the way for elections. While preparations are on for the elections to be held within next six months (no date announced), opposition groups plan to boycott the elections. The junta declared a state of emergency in February 2021; deposing the civilian government headed by Aung…
Regime Change in Nepal

Following civil unrest and violence in Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as the country’s first female Interim Prime Minister. Tasked with leading a transitional government and holding elections, her appointment comes after protests that resulted in deaths, the destruction of government records, and a mass jailbreak. The article raises concerns…
The Undefeatable Captain JK Sengupta – Not Letting Disability Hold You Down

When is disability a challenge? Only when you think of it like one.
Diamond Jubilee of the 1965 India-Pakistan War

Indian Army’s regiment, 4 Horse, in which Ayub Khan’s father served, wreaked havoc on Pak army
Burning Nepal

The recent horrific episode in Nepal in which 28 protesting youth have been killed and some 400 injured has raised questions whether Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli (a known Beijing puppet) is sanguine that he can act as ruthlessly as the Chinese regime. On September 4, 2025, Nepal banned 26 social media sites, including…
Beyond the Tianjin SCO Summit

India’s attendance at the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appears to be a response to new U.S. tariffs. While Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a “Global Governance Initiative” and Russia’s Vladimir Putin blamed the West for the war in Ukraine, India’s actions remain complex. The nation balanced its role…
7 months of confusion – the even more perplexing US foreign policy

The inauguration of Donald Trump in January was expected around the world as the turning point for many of the American policies. While issues such as the ballooned government administration were clear domestic problems, a number of policies pertaining to foreign matters had to be addressed as the world was clearly changing.One of the main…
BRICS nations band together against Washington’s tariff threats

Amid rising trade tensions with the US, a growing coalition of BRICS nations is banding together to counter Washington’s tariff threats. This collective action comes as India and China, both targets of recent US tariffs, have signaled a thaw in their relationship, highlighting a fundamental shift in global economic and geopolitical dynamics.
Restoring relations in backdrop of Khalistani threat

After a ten-month diplomatic freeze, India and Canada have taken a step toward mending relations by appointing new high commissioners. The move comes as both nations navigate lingering tensions over Canada’s allegations of Indian government involvement in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed as IMF Executive Director

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term. The appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, comes four months after former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian’s term at the institution…
Commanded by Destiny – by Gen. S.M. Shrinagesh

Commanded by DestinyBy General S.M. ShrinageshPenguin VeerHardcover 306 pagesPrice: Rs. 699/-Based on notes left and preserved by the family of late General Satyawant Mallanna Shrinagesh, the third Indian Army Chief and the second Indian officer to hold that appointment, the book, albeit published seventy years later, is an exhaustive and inspiring account covering an eventful…
India’s three new Joint Doctrines for Armed Forces

The Indian Armed Forces released three new joint doctrines to enhance synergy and integration among the services. These doctrines were developed under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and represent a significant step towards creating a unified and ready military.“To minimise duplication and enhance effectiveness, SF may be trained jointly on advanced…
China-Nepal’s joint Military Drill in September 2025

China and Nepal are set to conduct their fifth joint military exercise, “Sagarmatha Friendship,” in September 2025, focusing on counter-terrorism, disaster relief, and peacekeeping. Nepal’s Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to visit China for a five-day official trip, which includes attending the SCO plus Summit and a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the…
Turkey-Egypt Agreement to jointly produce VTOL drones in Cairo

In a move to strengthen their bilateral ties and bolster their defense industries, Turkey and Egypt have signed an agreement to jointly produce vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones. The deal, announced on August 26, 2025, partners Turkey’s defense contractor **HAVELSAN** with Egypt’s state-owned **Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI)**. Production of the drones, including the…
Turkish Steel Dome to rival Israel’s Iron Dome

Turkey has launched its new “Steel Dome” (“Çelik Kubbe”) air defense system, a domestically-developed project aimed at rivaling Israel’s “Iron Dome”. Unveiled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the system is designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats and reduce Turkey’s reliance on foreign military suppliers, building upon multiple, integrated layers of defense from…
The BanPak Affair

The two-day visit to Bangladesh by Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar, who is also the deputy prime minister, concurrent to Quarter Master General of Bangladesh Army Lt Gen Md Faizur Rahman discussing regional security and defence cooperation with Pakistan’s Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, CJCSC at Rawalpindi indicates concerted efforts to forge a strategic alliance between…
India’s humanitarian gesture towards Pakistan post Operation Sindoor

Since Operation Sindoor, India’s first contact with Pakistan came as a good will gesture- India alerted Pakistan over the potential flooding in the Tawi river.
Zangnan: between the Chinese Dragon and the Indian Lion

• China expecting India to recognize its sovereignty over Taiwan has consistently violated the Indian territory by staking claims over Arunachal Pradesh, which they call Zangnan. • Sino-India relations are expected to improve despite the lingering border issues between the two nations and Dragon’s close ties with Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Operation Sarbakaf in Khyber Pakhtunkwa

• Pakistan has launched a military operation Sarbakaf in Bajaur after several protests from the local civilians and the denouncement of military action by local Jirga leaders.
SCO Summit – Tianjin

There is extraordinary excitement in the media about the emerging India-China bonhomie; accelerated by Donald Trump’s tariff terrorism – 50% tariffs on India and more to come if India continues to buy Russian products, including oil. This, while Russia-US trade has grown by 20% in Trump’s second presidency. August 27 is the deadline given by…
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit

The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on August 15, which hogged global headlines, is done and dusted. Trump’s delegation included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, in addition to Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff accompanying Trump. US officials travelling…
Trump’s War on India

Does Donald Trump’s presidency represent a calculated effort to destabilize India? If we consider his evaluations as an unstable leader, then his policies, including tariffs and the clear pro-Pakistan stance, are a direct assault on India’s strategic autonomy and economic interests.
MoD clears big arms deals, including BrahMos, armed drones, worth Rs 67,000cr

The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved significant arms deals worth Rs 67,000 crore to enhance India’s military readiness. The approved acquisitions include new BrahMos Fire Control Systems for the Navy, advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for all three services, and mountain radars for the Air Force. These…
Operation Mahadev – Pahalgam Requite

Poor/failing economy does not matter to radical Islamist countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Reports keep coming of the assembly of terrorists in cross-border launch pads in POK. These must be kept under surveillance and struck. The military needs to be told the end state required and the wherewithal provided for it; not how the…
Sanitation drive in J&K : operation Nagni and operation Akhal Dewsar

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have recently conducted multiple counter-terrorism operations, including “Operation Nagni TOP” and “Operation Akhal Dewsar.” In the Kalaroos area of Kupwara district, a three-day joint operation by the Indian Armed Forces, J&K Police, and BSF resulted in the discovery of a terror hideout and the recovery of a significant cache…
ISI launches 15 terror camps post operation Sindoor

• Pakistan rebuilds at least 15 terror camps post-Operation Sindoor in PoJK. • ISI has been ensuring to equip its home-grown terror outfits with the latest technology.
100th & 101st Indian built warships adding to India’s military self-reliance

On July 1, 2025, India reached a major milestone in military self-reliance with the delivery of its 100th indigenously built warship, INS Udaygiri, to the Indian Navy. This was quickly followed by the handover of the 101st warship, INS Himgiri, on August 1, 2025. Both stealth frigates, built under Project 17A, highlight India’s growing capability…
India’s trade with Russia and BRICS ties draw Trump’s tariff “penalty”

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on certain Indian exports, effective August 1, along with an unspecified “penalty” for India’s continued trade with Russia. Trump, who also announced a deal with Pakistan to develop its oil reserves, criticized India’s high tariffs and its membership in BRICS, a…
Operation Cherji

On July 20, 2025, the Indian Army launched “Operation Cherji” in the Kishtwar Sector to hunt for terrorists. During the joint operation with J&K Police, security forces engaged in a gunfight with the militants. However, heavy rainfall allowed the terrorists, believed to be responsible for prior fatal attacks, to evade capture.
Munir’s Anti-India prattle and blame games

Amidst a rise in Baloch insurgency, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, has accused India of sponsoring terrorism and funding the Baloch freedom movement. This blame game is seen as a way for Pakistan to deflect from its own security failures and its deteriorating relationship with the Afghan Taliban, which has been increasingly asserting…
Two terrorists neutralized in Operation Shiv Shakti

In “Operation Shiv Shakti,” a joint effort by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps and the Jammu & Kashmir Police successfully neutralized two Pakistani terrorists in the Degwar sector of Poonch district. The operation, which took place in the Maldivalan area along the Line of Control (LoC), was based on precise intelligence and aimed to…
The Russia-India-China Troika

The Russia-India-China (RIC) troika was a Russian initiative from the 1990s to promote a multipolar world. While Russia and China are pushing for its revival, India remains non-committal. This is due to ongoing border tensions with China and a significant trade imbalance, despite India’s recent moves to increase economic engagement with Beijing. This complex situation…
Ceasefire between Thailand and Conflict after the deadly border clash

Malaysia, July 28, 2025 – A tentative ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered in Malaysia, is currently in effect following a deadly border clash that claimed 43 lives and displaced over 300,000 people. Despite the agreement, tensions remain high as Thailand’s acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has accused Cambodian troops of violating the ceasefire, a…
Para SF eliminates Pahalgam attack terrorists in Operation Mahadev

On July 28, 2025, the NIA identified three terrorists, including Hashim Musa, the Pahalgam attack mastermind, neutralized in “Operation Mahadev.” Musa, a former Pakistani SSG commando and LeT leader, along with Jibran and Hamza Afghani, were eliminated by Indian forces. This decisive joint operation was praised by the Prime Minister and Home Minister. The search…
Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong rejects peace overtures made by South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has flatly rejected South Korea’s recent peace offers. She called them a “foolish idea,” emphasizing Pyongyang’s refusal to engage in dialogue without significant changes in Seoul’s approach. Her strong dismissal highlights the deep mistrust and dim prospects for immediate diplomatic progress between…
Juggling the American Eagle and the Sino Dragon

• In an effort to counter India, Pakistan has deployed considerable effort to maintain relations with US and China. • Recently, Asim Munir dashed to Beijing while rescheduling his visit to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
UK MP expresses Solidarity with India, raising concerns over Pakistan’s terror funding

UK MP Bob Blackman has expressed strong solidarity with India, advocating for the end of Pakistan’s “illegal occupation” of Jammu and Kashmir and calling for the region’s unification with India. Blackman condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives, and urged the international community to stand with India against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, which he…
India–UK economic partnership: The signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

India and the UK signed the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025, aiming to double their bilateral trade to $112 billion by 2030. This landmark deal provides duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports to the UK, benefiting key sectors and simplifying visa procedures for professionals. It also includes a crucial Double…
Thailand and Cambodia deploy Jets, Rockets, Artillery in border clash

A border conflict has erupted between Thailand and Cambodia, with both nations deploying jets, rockets, and artillery. The long-standing dispute, centered on contested territories and ancient temples, intensified after Cambodian drone sightings led to escalated exchanges of fire. Landmine incidents and alleged treaty violations have further fueled the clashes, drawing strong reactions from both sides
Political leaders spark tension, 20,000 additional CRPF deployed, many separatists apprehended and concerted deradicalisation needed in J&K

Political tensions are high in J&K. CM Omar Abdullah defied restrictions to commemorate “Martyrs’ Day” on July 14, 2025, after alleged house arrest. Meanwhile, terrorism, including a deadly attack on tourists in April, has surged since the 2024 elections. New Delhi is deploying 20,000 more CRPF personnel and emphasizing deradicalization, suggesting a broader strategy is…
Uzbekistan, Pakistan and Afghanistan Sign Agreement on Trans-Afghan Railway

On July 17, 2025, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the Trans-Afghan Railway. This crucial study will assess engineering, costs, and security for the project, which aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistan’s seaports. The railway, though facing delays, is seen by all three nations as vital for…
Weaponizing Rare Earth Elements

Rare earth elements (REEs), having unique properties in electronics, magnets, and catalysts, are vital for a wide range of modern technologies driving economic and technological growth; their importance having increased with the transition to green energy. REEs are essential components in a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, wind turbines,…
India plays the Tibet card with telling effect

A May 2025 declaration by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, asserting the Gaden Phodrang Trust’s sole authority over his reincarnation, has enraged the CCP. This was amplified by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s July visit to Dharamsala for the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and the Dalai Lama’s subsequent high-profile visit to Ladakh via an…
NIA files supplementary charge sheet against Pakistani Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana responsible for 26/11 attacks

Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Pakistani-Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, until August 13, 2025.
2025 BRICS Summit

The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6-7, saw leaders, including PM Modi, push for de-dollarization and a new trade currency. The New Development Bank (NDB) was also highlighted as a potential cross-border settlement hub, aiming to reshape global finance and politics.
India-China Reset?

Sunsets don’t get much better than this one over @GrandTetonNPS. #nature #sunset pic.twitter.com/YuKy2rcjyU— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) May 5, 2014 India-China agreeing to early meeting of the India-China experts level mechanism during the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Beijing in January 2025 was covered in these columns (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/articles/guilt-pangs/). India wanted early…
Iran Underestimated

US President Donald Trump’s Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and dropping12 GBU-57 bunker busting bombs in a 37-hour operation was covered in these columns recently, with Trump claiming that “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated” (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/op-eds/fucklers-hammer/). It was also covered that contrary…
HGB Fidayeen attack kills 16 soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

•The attack injured 29 others, including civilians, in North Waziristan district in KP. •Hafiz Gul Bahadur group linked with the Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan has claimed the attack
Focus External

The manner in which India is trying to “educate” the world on terrorism is akin to a teacher schooling kindergarten kids who have never heard the word terror. A comment on Meta said: “Shashi Tharoor on Secret mission – Call to PM Narendra Modi from Ajit Doval (NSA) in connection with SCO summit. Modi immediately…
China ousts yet another High ranked officer on suspicion of corruption.

China has dismissed a top general from the nation’s top military body led by President Xi Jinping, owing to what is being referred to as series of purges in its defence establishment.Admiral Miao Hua, 69, who supervises the political loyalty in the armed forces, has been removed from the national Central Military Commission (CMC), according…
Reliance Infrastructure lands a cornerstone deal with Rheinmetall

On 25 June 2025 Reliance Infrastructure (BSE: 500390; NSE: RELINFRA), announced in an official filing, that its subsidiary Reliance Defence, had secured an INR 6,000 crore (EUR 59.8mln) export order from Germany’s Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE).The order is very important considering the global push for larger defense spending. It is one of the largest in the…
Investigation ‘Calypso’: EPPO strikes criminal networks flooding EU with fraudulent Chinese imports

Investigation ‘Calypso’Tons of goods illegally imported through port of Piraeus, €700 million in losses(Luxembourg, 26 June 2025) – A coordinated raid by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Athens (Greece), Madrid (Spain), Paris (France) and Sofia (Bulgaria) has dealt a significant blow to criminal networks flooding the EU market with goods fraudulently imported from…
India slams OIC for bringing up unwarranted claims based on Pakistan’s anti India narratives

In an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting held in Turkey, the OIC with Pakistan’s rhetoric against India, expressed concern over violence and discrimination against Muslims in India, citing what it views as “Islamophobia” and “systemic targeting”. They called for the protection of Muslim minorities’ rights and adherence to bilateral agreements between India and Pakistan,…
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist eliminated in Udhampur

On 26 June 2025, a Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist was neutralized in a joint operation conducted by the Indian army and the Jammu and Kashmir police in Basantgarh, Udhampur in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.Sharing the details on the X, White Knight Corps said the operation is under way.Op BIHALIBased on specific…
Indian Defence Minister refuses to sign SCO Document that Skipped Pahalgam

• No joint statement issued at SCO Summit in China • Document skipped Pahalgam attack mentioned Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan • Pakistan blatantly accuses India of creating unrest in Balochistan
Dassault contracts JVs with Tatas for Rafale fuselage and Ambanis for Falcon jet to be made in India

On June 5, 2025, Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India.Under the scope of the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a cutting-edge production facility at Hyderabad for manufacturing key structural sections of the Rafale, including the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section. Expected to roll off the assembly line in 2028, the facility is expected to deliver up to two fuselages per month.During an official visit to France in April 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that…
Fickler’s Hammer

Assuming the second presidency on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump pledged: “My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.” So, what happened? Trump is again fueling the war in Ukraine, supporting the conflict in Gaza to set up his dream Rivera, using Israel as America’s proxy to destabilize Middle East/West Asia, and…
Mothballing Manipur

On February 13, 2025, President’s rule was imposed in Manipur, after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on February 9, putting the state assembly having a tenure till 2027, under suspended animation. Biren Singh was forced to resign by the Centre to save his skin, why so and why the Centre adores him, was covered…
Operation Rising Lion and the Lessons for India

Operation Rising Lion by Israel took a step further the the drone warfare, which was previously implemented in Ukraine and the Caucasus Mountains. It involved long term strategic planning and excellent tactical implementation and coordination among the different units. Unfortunately for India, its enemies are likely taking notes too to employ this asymmetric warfare against…
Will FATF bell the Pakistani cat

• Notable as a terror sponsoring state with direct connections with Pahalgam terror attack in India and having been on the FATF grey list previously, Pakistan has evaded India’s attempt to be re-enlisted on it this year. • FATF in a rare statement has condemned the Pahalgam attack and has called for further measures and…
The Israel-Iran War

The ongoing Israel-Iran War is running full blown, with the potential of escalating into a larger regional war. The current round of hostilities commenced with Israel’s pre-emptive strikes in Iran. Justifying the strikes against Iran, the IDF said in a post on X: “15 nuclear bombs. That’s how many nuclear weapons Iran could’ve made, before…
Aerial Surveillance

Pakistan’s former Air Marshal Masood Akhtar has admitted in an interview that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lost an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the night of May 9/10 to a BrahMos missile strike at PAFs base in Bholari. Akhtar posted on X: “They (Indian forces) fired four…
Fighting Terror

The world awaits the military parade for the birthday bash of the POTUS Donald Trump on June 14. The select list of invitees includes the SS (Self-Styled) Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan. In his testimony before the US House Armed Services Committee, General Michael Kurilla, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said, “We have…
Analysis on Pakistan grown terrorist groups

In a conversation with Col. Anil Bhat, leading researcher analyst on the AfPak region (Afghanistan-Pakistan) Aparna Rawal discusses the origination/establishment and current cultivation of various terrorist outfits by the government of Pakistan – a policy, which aligns with its anti-India line. While nearly every claim by Delhi is vehemently refuted by Islamabad, the presence and…
How Pakistan institutionalised lies and became a terror terminus

Whatever happened in India and Pakistan since an atrocious attack with religious overtones on 26 male tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), India, on 22 April 2025 by Pakistani terrorists, threw open the lid on how Pakistan’s power-drunk leaders have been misgoverning their country since its painful birth, constantly on lies, denials, delusions, deceit…
Behind The Spider’s Web

Volodymyr Zelensky is on pig’s back, oinking over Operation ‘Spider’s Web. According to him, 117 drones were used in the operation with a corresponding number of drone operators involved. 34% of the Russian strategic cruise missile carriers stationed at air bases were hit. The drone attack supposedly destroyed or damaged over 40 strategic bombers, including…
India – The Racing Superpower

News says India is a racing (not rising) superpower, having overtaken Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the world with GDP of USD 4 trillion. Does it really matter that India’s per capita income is USD 2,890 compared to Japan’s USD 33,900 (11.8 times higher than India’s)? After all, Japan’s population is only…