IAF bids farewell to MiG-21 Bison aircraft, paving the way for India's indigenous fighter jets

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IAF bids farewell to MiG-21 Bison aircraft, paving the way for India's indigenous fighter jets The MiG-21 Bison aircraft bid farewell in a historic ceremony in Rajasthan, marking the end of their service and the beginning of a new era for the Indian Air Force. These aging aircraft, serving for six decades, will be replaced by the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A. The transition reflects the IAF's commitment to modernization and safety. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary revealed plans to retire all MiG-21s by 2024. Read more

Israel army says intercepted 'missile' from Red Sea region The Israeli military said on Tuesday its forces intercepted a missile fired from the Red Sea region, as tensions surged across the Middle East amid Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. "A surface-to-surface missile was fired toward Israeli territory from the area of the Red Sea and was successfully intercepted by the 'Arrow' aerial defence system," the military said in a statement. Read more

Northern Army Commander visits Ladakh, reviews border defence infrastructure "The Army commander felicitated the troops of the Indian Army, ITBP and GREF for their relentless efforts in maintaining the highest standards of operational effectiveness under challenging conditions," the officials said. Read more

Scientists from China and Sri Lanka conduct joint "marine scientific" research onboard Chinese vessel Scientists from China and Sri Lanka are collaborating on "marine scientific" activities aboard the Chinese research vessel 'Shi Yan 6' in Sri Lankan waters. Concerns were raised by India and the US about the vessel's presence, leading to a delay in granting permission by Sri Lanka. The research will focus on studying seawater temperature, sea wave conditions, their impact on fish, climate change, and various seawater levels. Read more

Israeli forces battle Hamas around Gaza City, as military says 800,000 have fled south More than half the territory's 2.3 million Palestinians have fled their homes, with hundreds of thousands sheltering in packed U.N.-run schools-turned-shelters or in hospitals alongside thousands of wounded patients. Israeli strikes have hit closer to several northern hospitals in recent days, alarming medics. Read more

US announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan: Report The US Department of Defense plans to develop the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb, awaiting Congressional approval. This bomb, 24 times more powerful than the one used on Hiroshima in WW II, aims to address evolving security challenges. It won't increase the total nuclear stockpile. This decision aligns with a changing security landscape, with a focus on deterrence and alliance assurance, as stated by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb. Read more

A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there Geir Pedersen told the Security Council that, on top of violence from the Syrian conflict, the Syrian people now face "a terrifying prospect of a potential wider escalation" following Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the ongoing retaliatory military action. Read more

Israeli soldier freed in Gaza during ground operation, Israeli army says The military said the soldier, who it identified as Ori Megidish, had been kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7. It said she had since undergone medical checks and was "doing well." Read more

Benjamin Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire 'will not happen' "Just as the United States would not agree to a ceasefire after the bombing of Pearl Harbor or after the terrorist attack of 9/11, Israel will not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas after the horrific attacks of October 7," Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference with foreign journalists. Read more

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