Defence

AI in Xi's military parade: Why China is okay putting AI where the world is still unsure

China is racing ahead with AI-enabled weapons, free from ethical debates and public scrutiny, while most democracies remain cautious over risks, reliability, and strategic instability

3,200 workers on strike, Boeing moves to replace them with new hiring, job fair on Sept 16

Boeing has announced plans to hire permanent replacements for 3,200 striking workers in St Louis with a job fair scheduled for September 16 as negotiations with the machinists’ union remain deadlocked

What are China’s ‘robot wolves’ pegged to replace soldiers on the battlefield?

China has unveiled advanced four-legged armed machines known as 'robot wolves', designed to replace soldiers in high-risk missions. Showcased at Beijing’s recent military parade, these robots can carry weapons, transport supplies, and conduct precision strikes. Their debut signals a major leap in man-machine warfare and the future of combat operations

What is the Tren de Aragua gang that US targeted in a strike on Venezuela ship?

The US military has killed 11 suspected members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang in a rare strike on a speedboat allegedly carrying narcotics in the southern Caribbean. Donald Trump confirmed the operation, escalating tensions with Nicolás Maduro’s government amid a major US naval buildup

After SCO, focus on China’s military parade: Who’s coming, who’s not, and why does it matter?

China is turning from diplomacy to military power after the SCO Summit in Tianjin, with a massive parade in Beijing marking 80 years since Japan’s surrender in World War II. Xi Jinping will be joined by Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un and other leaders, while most Western nations are steering clear of the event

Rs 10.3 lakh crore: What is this ambitious European fighter jet programme?

Europe is betting big on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a €100-billion programme led by Germany, France and Spain to build the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet. With AI-driven drone swarms, advanced stealth and a digital combat cloud, can FCAS overcome political disputes and delays to rival America’s F-35?

China to display DF-41 at military parade: How does it stack up against India’s BrahMos?

China is set to showcase the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile at its September 3 military parade in Beijing, alongside hypersonic weapons and drones. With a range of up to 15,000 km and multiple nuclear warheads, the DF-41 signals Beijing’s growing global reach

Trump tariffs put India’s defence diversification to the test

If Washington persists with its ‘America First’ trade stance, New Delhi may be compelled to adopt an ‘India First’ realpolitik approach — ensuring its defence preparedness remains uncompromised

Turkey unveils ‘Steel Dome’ defence system. Is it Erdogan's answer to Israel's Iron Dome?

Turkey has officially launched its 'Steel Dome' integrated air defence system, a multi-layered shield designed to counter aerial threats from drones to ballistic missiles. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hailed the project as a turning point for Turkey’s defence industry, promising enhanced security and a future where the country leads in military innovation

Is Russia secretly building a spy base in Kaliningrad at Nato’s doorstep?

Russia is reportedly constructing a vast antenna array in Kaliningrad, less than 100 km from Nato borders. Satellite images reveal a circular complex resembling Cold War-style listening stations, potentially capable of intercepting communications across Poland, Lithuania, and Germany