Chinese state-owned firm supplied components for making Kamikaze drones to Russia: Report

IANS | September 7, 2026 7:34 PM

London, Sep 7 (IANS) A Chinese state-owned firm provided materials required for making Kamikaze drones to Russia. The supply of the components was mentioned in Russia's internal documents, leading UK daily The Telegraph claimed in a joint investigation done with Politico. It mentioned that Chinese firm supplied parts to a firm connected to Russia's largest energy producer, which made Geran drones used for carrying out an attack on a shopping mall in Ukraine.

Congress spokesperson says 'drunk Army uncles' should avoid media, politics; veterans hit back

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Several military veterans on Monday strongly criticised Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh over his remarks targeting retired Indian Army officers, suggesting that their participation in television debates and politics, along with access to subsidised Defence canteens, could pose a risk to civilian control and potentially lead to situations similar to those witnessed in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

IAF to display famous Dolphin Leap and Spot Stall Turn manoeuvres at airshow in Egypt

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:52 PM

Cairo, Sep 6 (IANS) The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will display its famous "Dolphin Leap" manoeuvre and also present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn at the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow at EI Alamein International Airport in Egypt, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka next week

IANS | September 6, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8-10, during which he will hold talks with the island nation's leadership on various issues and interact with the Indian diaspora in Colombo.

Pak forces forcibly disappear four Baloch civilians

IANS | September 5, 2026 9:01 PM

Quetta, Sep 5 (IANS) As violence against Baloch civilians continues unabated across Pakistan, as many as four civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Saturday.

France, India deepen strategic defence ties amid shifting geopolitics: Report

IANS | September 5, 2026 8:32 PM

Washington, Sep 5 (IANS) France and India have steadily deepened their technological, economic and, particularly, military ties since the beginning of the century, with the two countries expanding defence cooperation through high-level visits, naval engagements and regular military exercises, a report has highlighted.