India has commissioned its second nuclear missile-armed submarine, INS Arighaat, which will join the INS Arihant. Designed and built in India, this submarine enhances India's nuclear deterrence with its ability to stay underwater for months and launch nuclear strikes from any ocean in the world.
A US-made F-16 fighter jet given to Ukraine crashed on August 26, killing pilot Oleksiy Mes, known as "Moonfish." The crash happened during a major Russian aerial assault involving over 200 missiles and drones. Initial investigations suggest the crash was due to pilot error. International experts will participate in the probe.
The Army and Jammu and Kashmir police have killed three infiltrators in two separate operations along the Line of Control in Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, a pistol, grenades, and other items were recovered. Earlier operations in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora against infiltrators have also been reported.
Three terrorists were killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The operations were carried out by the Indian Army and J&K Police after receiving intelligence about infiltration bids. The incidents occurred on the night of August 28-29 in the Karnah and Kumkadi sectors. Further search operations are ongoing. This is the sixth such operation in Kupwara this year.
Russia carried out its third aerial assault on Ukraine in four days, launching missiles and numerous drones, mostly intercepted by Ukraine's air force. Debris caused minor damage in Kyiv. President Zelenskyy called for Western allies to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons to aid in striking Russian territories.
Tech Mahindra has partnered with UK-based Marshall Group to advance aerospace and defence technology. The collaboration aims to enhance aircraft design, special mission platforms, and digital MRO technologies. They will also develop hydrogen fuel systems to promote sustainability. Tech Mahindra's shares rose 0.67% following the announcement.
Technological advancements are fundamentally transforming modern warfare, with robotics, autonomous systems, and AI leading the charge. Priyanka Singhal, CEO of Ammunic Systems, offers insights into these innovations, emphasising their role in enhancing precision and efficiency while addressing ethical considerations. From advanced munitions to unmanned systems, these developments are setting the stage for a new era of defence, where tech superiority plays a critical role.
Three terrorists were killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The operations were carried out by the Indian Army and J&K Police after receiving intelligence about infiltration bids. The incidents occurred on the night of August 28-29 in the Karnah and Kumkadi sectors. Further search operations are ongoing. This is the sixth such operation in Kupwara this year.
