Viral defense: US military in S. Korea to quarantine troops returning from epidemic-hit China
Fearing that the novel coronavirus outbreak could harm military readiness, the US Forces Korea (USFK) has encouraged members who traveled to China to isolate themselves for a period of two weeks. “USFK has More...
India is not a ‘theocratic’ state like Pakistan & America, defense minister claims
Unlike Pakistan and the United States, India is a secular country that tolerates all religions, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has claimed, amid ongoing citizenship bill disputes. Speaking in Delhi on Wednesday, More...
India needs to go on global anti-terrorism spree like US did after 9/11 – defense chief Rawat
India’s new chief of defense staff, General Bipin Rawat, has said that the ‘war on terror’ is far from over and its roots must be analyzed in order to combat terrorism. “Terrorism is here to stay. So More...
Baghdad revived deal to buy Russian S-300 following US strikes – Iraq’s Security & Defense Committee chairman
Baghdad has reached out to Moscow again after it suffered American bombings on its soil, a high-ranked lawmaker revealed, saying the resumed deal focuses on the time-tested S-300 air defense systems. The US attacks More...
India creates chief of defense post to synchronize navy, army & air force
India’s cabinet has approved the creation of a senior post that will advise the government on military issues concerning all branches of the armed forces, as well as head a new military affairs office. The chief More...
Syrian air defense intercepts missiles coming from the direction of ‘occupied territories’ – State TV
Syrian air defenses have intercepted missiles over the capital city of Damascus, according to state media. An initial report from SANA stated that the missiles came from the “direction of the occupied territories” More...
