Iran accuses Israel of supplying potentially exploding parts for ballistic missile program

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Iran accuses Israel of supplying potentially exploding parts for ballistic missile program Israel did not immediately acknowledge the accusation, made in a report aired on Iranian state television. The report described the alleged Israeli operation as "one of the biggest attempts at sabotage" it had ever seen. It accused Israeli Mossad agents of supplying the faulty parts, which the state TV report described as low-price "connectors." Footage aired by state TV showed the alleged parts, some of them popping up into the air. Read more

Indian army starts "Paigam-e-Shopian" Radio station, to reach out to youths in J&K The main aim of starting the Paigam-e-Shopian" Community Radio station is to get connected to the local youth directly and the Radio has the ability to reach out to the people living in the remotest parts and make them aware of various schemes and programmes of the government. Meanwhile, it provides services in the district of Shopian and other parts of South Kashmir. Read more

Six Ukrainian soldiers killed in crash of 2 helicopters: investigators "Two Mi-8 military helicopters crashed during a combat mission. Six servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine died," the SBI said in a statement. It said a pre-trial investigation by the Security Intelligence Service would provisionally focus on possible safety breaches during or in preparation for the flight, which would be classed as a criminal offence. Read more

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak appoints new defense secretary ahead of next year's general election Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who last month announced he would step down in the next UK government cabinet reshuffle, has resigned, the prime minister's office said Thursday. In a letter to Wallace, 53, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the "dedication and skill" he brought to the role that saw him take a leading role in Western allies' support for Ukraine against Russia. Read more

US OKs military aid to Taiwan under programme usually reserved for sovereign nations The package is modest - only USD 80 million of what Congress had set aside as a potential USD 2 billion - but the implications of using the so-called Foreign Military Financing programme to provide it will likely infuriate China. Read more

Japan's defence ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military's strike capability The budget request was approved at the defence ministry meeting Thursday and submitted to the finance ministry for negotiations. The request includes a hefty 490 billion yen (USD 3.35 billion) to start building two Aegis-radar equipped warships that would be deployed in 2027 and 2028, as well as for training, testing and other costs related to the ships. Read more

US, Indonesia and five other nations hold war drills amid China concerns Soldiers from the US, Indonesia, and five other countries have begun annual training exercises in Indonesia, raising concerns amid China's increasing aggression. The drills, known as Super Garuda Shield, involve a total of about 5,000 personnel from 19 nations. China sees the exercises as a threat and accuses the US of building an Indo-Pacific alliance to limit its influence. Read more

China hones anti-submarine capabilities amid South China Sea tensions The drills aimed to enhance the military's aerial anti-submarine combat capabilities and accumulate experience at different hours. The exercises were part of broader activities conducted by the Chinese military in the Indo-Pacific region. The United States and its allies have also increased military activities in the South China Sea, challenging China's territorial claims. Read more

North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises North Korea said its missile tests were response to the United States' flyover of long-range B-1B bombers for a joint aerial training with South Korea earlier Wednesday as part of the allies' field exercises. "(The aerial drill) is a serious threat to (North Korea) as it was just pursuant to the scenario for a preemptive nuclear strike at" North Korea, the Korean People's Army general staff said. "The KPA will never overlook the rash acts of the U.S. forces and the (South Korean) military gangsters." Read more

Quad foreign ministers likely to meet on sidelines of UNGA in New York next month The foreign ministers of the Quad countries (India, US, Japan, and Australia) are expected to meet next month during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The focus of the meeting will be to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and ensure a free and open environment. Read more

GOC of Spear Corps, Lt Gen HS Sahi visits Red Shield Division in Manipur; reviews operational readiness Lt Gen HS Sahi, GOC, Spear Corps, visited the Red Shield Division in Manipur to review its operational readiness in relation to the ongoing internal security situation in the state. He received a briefing on the ground situation and ongoing operations. During his visit, Sahi commended the troops for their dedication to their operational tasks and emphasized the importance of the division's role in ensuring national security and bringing stability to the state. Read more

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