India

Maoist Rebels Kill 22 Indian Security Forces in Gun Battle: Police

Twenty-two Indian police and paramilitary forces were killed and 30 others wounded in a gun battle with Maoist rebels in a central Indian state, police said Sunday, in the deadliest ambush of its kind in four years.

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China Military Budget to Grow 6.8% in 2021

China's military budget -- the second largest in the world after the US -- is set to increase by 6.8 percent in 2021, the finance ministry announced Friday.

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NATO Eyes Post-Trump Reset as Afghanistan Call Looms

NATO defense ministers meet Wednesday for their first talks since US President Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump with a vow to soothe tensions between Washington and its closest partners.

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Indian Solar Drone to Fly at 65,000 Feet for 90 Days, Monitor Enemy Targets

India is developing a solar-powered surveillance drone that can cruise at an altitude of up to 65,000 feet for 90 days, monitoring enemy targets and coordinating attacks.

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India to Pursue S-400 Deal With Russia Despite Looming US Sanctions: Sources

India is pursuing its $5.4 billion deal for five Russian S-400 air defense systems despite threats of US sanctions, sources said.

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India and China Clash Again on Himalayan Border

Indian and Chinese troops fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border that left injuries on both sides, officials said Monday, highlighting the fraught state of relations between the giant neighbors.

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Indian Army Flies 75 Drones to Demonstrate Swarm Capabilities

The Indian Army demonstrated its drone swarm capability for the first time last week as it deployed a group of 75 unmanned aerial vehicles, destroying an array of simulated military targets with kamikaze-style attacks.

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Indian Navy Orders Israeli Rifle Mounted Anti-Drone Systems 

The Indian Navy has ordered an unspecified number of rifle mounted systems from an Israeli firm to counter the growing drone threat.

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India Planning Swarm Drone System to Counter China: Source

India is reportedly planning to develop an air-launched swarm drone system to overwhelm Chinese air defenses, giving their fighter jets an edge in any potential conflict.

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More Than 10 Dead After India-Pakistan Kashmir Clash

Indian and Pakistani forces on Friday waged their biggest artillery battle in several months leaving more than 10 dead and dozens wounded on either side of their disputed Kashmir frontier.

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