Category: Defense

In Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said that five bombs, called IEDs, weighing a total of 21.5 kg, were discovered on Tuesday. The police worked together with the Spear Corps, and a special dog helped find the explosives at Maphitel Ridge near Monglham. The five bombs included two that weighed 5.5 kg each, one that weighed 4 kg, and two that weighed 3.5 kg each. They also found a 25-meter long Cordtex wire used with the bombs.

In another part of the state, Kangpokpi district, security teams seized a submachine gun with ammo and a homemade mortar, known locally as ‘pumpi,’ from an area called Phaileng.

The Indian Army and Manipur Police acted quickly when they got tips about explosives near Maphitel Ridge in Imphal East district. They worked together and found five bombs, called IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), weighing a total of 21.5 kilograms at different spots.

A special dog named Eva, trained to smell explosives, and the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad played a big part in finding these bombs. By recovering these IEDs, they stopped a potential danger and saved many innocent lives. This operation shows how well the Army and local police work together to keep Manipur safe. They are dedicated to stopping harmful activities in the area and keeping everyone safe.

Indonesia is excited to work with India on defense technology. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met with top military leaders in Indonesia to talk about how both countries can strengthen their military ties. During a recent meeting, Admiral Tripathi and Indonesia’s Defense Minister, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, focused on how they can work together on defense technologies, joint military exercises, and training.

Admiral Tripathi explained that India is developing its own technologies to improve its Navy, which impressed Minister Sjamsoeddin. He shared his eagerness to work with India to enhance Indonesia’s defense capabilities.

The discussions also covered ways to improve cooperation at sea, highlighting potential joint training and operational activities. Admiral Tripathi’s visit shows how strong the relationship is between India and Indonesia, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesia is an important part of ASEAN, a group of ten Southeast Asian countries. Both nations believe their relationship is growing but see lots of chances to make it even better.

The Indian defense forces are getting ready for future battles by improving their tools and technology in space. Recently, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) showed their plans to top officials in the Defense Ministry, along with the leaders from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The Defense forces want to add more satellites and build better ground support for these satellites. They recently received approval for a project that will send 52 satellites into space. These satellites will help with surveillance (keeping watch), communication, and other important tasks. Both government and private organizations will work together on this project.

The DMA, led by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), is in charge of the Defence Space Agency, which will handle these new responsibilities. The Defense Space Agency plans to make sure the satellites are safe from any threats and will expand its team to support this mission.

Having more satellites will help India keep a closer eye on areas near the Line of Actual Control with China and the borders with Pakistan. To manage these new challenges, the Defense forces are working on strengthening the Defence Space Agency and other related organizations. The Cabinet Committee on Security has also approved two agencies to develop both defensive and offensive space capabilities.

Recently, CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasized how important space has become. He called it crowded, competitive, and vital for our future. He encouraged military leaders to protect India’s interests in space by innovating and developing the latest technologies alongside all partners

India and China have always said their friendship isn’t influenced by outside factors. However, history shows that the global environment deeply affects how these two countries interact. Since the 1950s, their relationship has gone through different phases: peaceful times, tension, friendly competition, and sometimes even collaboration.

In past times of uncertainty, both countries have worked to keep their relationship stable despite ongoing disagreements. For example, in the early 1950s, both nations aimed to manage the growing tension of the Cold War to ensure peace in Asia. Another crucial moment was after the Cold War ended in 1989, where they worked to ease previous tensions and normalize relations.

Now, we are in another significant period of change in the world. We are witnessing a shift from a world dominated by one power (the US) to a multipolar world where many countries, including India and China, hold significant influence. This shift creates new opportunities for the two countries to cooperate, especially in shaping what this new world will look like.

While other regions, like Europe and the Middle East, face conflicts, the relationship between India and China remains relatively stable. Leaders Xi Jinping of China and Narendra Modi of India seek to strengthen ties not just to avoid conflict but also to help shape a new international order that includes more voices and ideas from countries outside the West.

In the past, both countries benefited from a global order set up by the US, which helped their economies grow. However, recent political changes in the US and the West indicate that they may no longer play as strong of a role in global affairs. Both India and China need to adapt and can no longer rely on the old system to meet their needs.

Moreover, globalization is facing challenges. Many countries, including India, want a more balanced and fair economic system that doesn’t allow any one country to dominate. They seek better opportunities for growth, trade, and shared benefits without interference from powerful nations.

This is especially important for India, which wants to modernize its industries and collaborate with China and other economies. For this to happen, a new, inclusive economic order needs to be developed through cooperation between different nations.

The BRICS+ group is currently showing promise as an institution to help build this new framework. Unlike the US, India and China cannot step back; they must play a significant role in creating a fair and connected multipolar world.

India and China are set to hold important talks about their border issues on Wednesday. This meeting comes after an agreement on October 21 to pull back troops in eastern Ladakh. China’s Foreign Ministry announced that the meeting will take place in Beijing on December 18, where Chinese official Wang Yi and India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will discuss the situation. Doval will arrive on Tuesday to take part in these important discussions, which aim to help both countries improve their relationship. The Special Representatives (SRs) were created in 2003 to tackle the complex border dispute that stretches over 3,488 kilometers. They have met 22 times before to discuss these issues.

Ukraine’s military intelligence said on Monday that around 30 North Korean soldiers were either killed or hurt during recent fighting against Ukraine’s army. This happened in Russia’s Kursk region, where Russia has been battling a Ukrainian advance for the past four months. The Ukrainian message shared on Telegram mentioned that at least three North Korean soldiers are missing in another nearby village.

We can’t confirm these claims independently, and this is the first time we’re hearing about North Korean losses in the ongoing war that has lasted almost three years. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, told reporters to check with Russia’s Defense Ministry, which hasn’t commented on this.

According to U.S. military officials and Ukraine, North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to support Russia in the conflict. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has committed to standing by Russia as it continues its invasion. Experts say there are language issues causing problems for coordination between Russian and North Korean troops.

The Institute for the Study of War, a research group in Washington, noted that these communication difficulties will likely lead to more issues for Russian military efforts in Kursk in the near future. Ukrainian officials reported that their forces recently clashed with North Korean troops that have just been sent to help Russia.

Last August, Ukraine took control of land in the Kursk region, marking the first time since World War II that Ukrainian forces occupied Russian territory. This move was an embarrassment for Russia and aimed to change the negative news coming from the front lines. However, this incursion hasn’t changed the overall situation of the war much. Over the past year, Russia has generally been moving forward, particularly in the eastern region of Donetsk, despite heavy losses.

The Philippines has officially agreed to a new defense agreement with Japan that lets both countries send their troops to each other’s land. This move is aimed at boosting their friendship and standing strong against China, which has been pushing for control in the region.

Both the Philippines and Japan have long been allies of the United States, which wants to help stop China’s claims over disputed territories in the Pacific Ocean. The Philippines’ senate approved the pact quickly, with no one voting against it. Now, lawmakers in Japan also need to agree before the agreement starts working.

This agreement aims to strengthen the military cooperation between the two countries, especially in sea areas where they face shared security problems. The idea for this pact was discussed for seven months and was finalized in July.

Many years ago, Japan invaded the Philippines during World War II, but now they work together with the U.S. against threats from China. Japan has about 54,000 American soldiers stationed in the country and has disagreements with China over islands in the East China Sea.

In the South China Sea, Filipino and Chinese ships often have run-ins over a shoal taken by China in 2012. Also, Taiwan is causing tension as China claims it fully and may use force to assert its control. China also claims almost all of the South China Sea, which is crucial for $5 trillion in trade each year, despite an international ruling saying this claim has no legal support.

On Sunday, Israeli soldiers killed at least 22 Palestinians, mostly in the northern Gaza Strip. This happened during airstrikes and attacks on places, including a school where people had taken shelter.

Medics and locals reported that at least 11 people died when Israeli planes hit three houses in Gaza City. Nine others died in nearby towns, and two were killed by drone fire in Rafah. Many houses were bombed, and some caught fire.

The Israeli army has been active in these towns for over two months. They stated that the houses in Gaza City belonged to people planning violent attacks and they tried to avoid harming civilians by using precise weapons and watching from the air first.

The military also shared a photo of weapons they found in Beit Lahiya, which included explosives and many grenades.

In Beit Hanoun, Israeli forces surrounded a school where families were hiding and ordered them to leave for Gaza City. During this raid, some people were killed and many others were hurt, while several men were taken away by the army.

The exact number of those killed during the school raid is unclear. The military claimed they struck down many militants and captured some in Beit Hanoun.

Separately, Israel said its air force took out a Hamas command center in a clinic in northern Gaza. The Gaza health ministry said the clinic, which also had mental health services, was destroyed.

Many Palestinians say Israel is trying to push them out of their homes to create a buffer zone, but Israel insists they are only targeting Hamas militants to keep them from regrouping.

They also said they have told civilians to leave dangerous areas for their safety.

The fighting started when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking over 250 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israeli officials. In response, Israel launched a ground, sea, and air offensive that has killed nearly 45,000 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, and forced almost everyone to leave their homes, leaving much of the area destroyed.

Efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to reach a ceasefire have gained some attention, but no major progress has been made yet.