military modernization

Seoul, April 2 – North Korea appears to be accelerating the construction of its third 5,000-tonne Choe Hyun-class destroyer, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday, as Pyongyang has been seeking to strengthen its naval power.North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the construction of...

New Delhi, April 1 The defence ministry said on Wednesday that it has fully utilized the capital allocation of ₹1.86 lakh crore set aside for the defence services in the 2025-26 financial year.It said that the ministry had signed contracts for capital procurement of 503 proposals amounting to...

Washington, March 27 – US lawmakers and military commanders warned that the growing threats from China, Russia, and other adversaries are rapidly reshaping the strategic landscape, with space emerging as a frontline domain in any future conflict.Opening a Senate Armed Services Committee...

Washington, March 25 – The US Army has launched a digital marketplace to accelerate drone purchases and expand access to advanced unmanned systems for its forces and allies.The platform will allow Army units, government partners, and allied nations to compare and purchase vetted drone systems...

Washington, March 19 – China is aiming to surpass the US as the world's top artificial intelligence power by 2030, while rapidly modernizing its military to ensure it can seize Taiwan by force if necessary, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers on Thursday, even as she...

New Delhi, March 10 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a comprehensive vision document on Tuesday, outlining a series of strategic reforms, capability enhancements, and organizational changes required to strengthen the Indian military.The document, prepared by the Headquarters Integrated...

Beijing, March 7 Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the PLA on Saturday to enhance political loyalty following the recent purge of the military's top brass, while a senior general called on defence personnel to resolutely obey the Chinese leader's commands.Meeting a largely condensed...

Beijing, March 7 President Xi Jinping met a largely reduced delegation of military officials at the annual parliamentary session, following a major purge of the top brass of the PLA, while a top general called on defence personnel to resolutely obey the Chinese leader's command.President Xi...

Beijing, March 5 China announced a defense budget increase of approximately 1.91 trillion yuan (USD 277 billion), a 7% rise from the previous year in yuan terms, as part of its efforts to rapidly modernize its armed forces and keep pace with the US military.Premier Li Qiang, flanked by Chinese...

Beijing, March 5 China announced on Thursday that it would increase its defence budget by over 10 per cent, to USD 275 billion, about USD 25 billion more than last year, as it accelerates the modernisation of its armed forces to keep pace with the US military.Approximately 1.9 trillion yuan...

Beijing, March 5 China announced on Thursday that its defense budget would be increased to $275 billion, about $25 billion more than last year, as it accelerated the modernization of its armed forces to catch up with the US military.Approximately 1.9 trillion yuan ($275 billion) will be...

Beijing, March 4 China began its annual parliamentary session on Wednesday amid international turmoil over the US-Iran war, massive purges of the military by President Xi Jinping, and major plans to develop new productive forces like AI to revitalize the slowing economy.Xi, 72, who is in his...

Washington, February 19 – A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers has urged Taiwan’s leadership to significantly increase defense spending, warning that partial funding of a supplementary defense budget could weaken efforts to deter the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) “aggression”.U.S...