Tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, in the latest the Taiwanese defense Ministry has reported a surge in Chinese war planes loitering over its eastern, western and southern course. Watch to know more.

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A Pakistani high court on Tuesday disposed of a petition regarding holding a military trial of former prime minister Imran Khan after it was informed that no decision had been taken by the federal government.

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Myanmar's military government has intensified killings and arrests in an effort to suppress opposition and bolster recruitment amid an escalating conflict, with tens of thousands detained since the 2021 coup, according to a U.N. report released on Tuesday.

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Mouldy armour and expired ammunition were among “unserviceable” US military equipment delivered to Taiwan recently. Watch to know more.

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Several alleged coup plotters, including three Americans, were convicted and sentenced to death by a military court in Kinshasa on Friday, following a failed coup attempt on May 19 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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In a major show of its growing aerial scouting capacity, China's military displayed reconnaissance WZ-7 drones and crewed fighter jets working together during a drill. Watch in for more details!

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US President Joe Biden and his UK counterpart Kier Starmer have expressed fear that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons in exchange for ballistic missiles. Biden and Starmer discussed the issue during their meeting in Washington on September 13.

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The United States and Iraq have reached an understanding on plans for the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, said Reuters quoting sources familiar with the matter.

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<p>The&nbsp;Defence Acquisition Council&nbsp;(DAC), under the chairmanship of&nbsp;Defence Minister&nbsp;Rajnath Singh&nbsp;on Tuesday (Sep 3) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore ($17 billion)</p>

<p>Of the total cost of AoNs, 99 per cent is from Indigenous sources under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories, the Ministry of Defence stated.</p>

<p>For the modernisation of the tank fleet of the&nbsp;Indian Army, the proposal for procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) has been cleared.</p>

<p>The FRCV will be a futuristic Main Battle Tank with superior mobility, all-terrain ability, multilayered protections, precision and lethal fires over and real-time situational awareness, the release stated.</p>

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<p>The AoN was also accorded for procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars, which will detect and track aerial targets and provide firing solutions.</p>

<p>The proposal has also been approved for Forward Repair Team (Tracked) which has suitable cross-country mobility for carrying out in-situ repair during mechanised operations.</p>

<p>This equipment is designed and developed by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, and is authorised for both mechanised Infantry Battalion and Armoured Regiment, the ministry said.</p>

<p>Three AoNs have been accorded to enhance the capabilities of the&nbsp;Indian Coast Guard&nbsp;(ICG).&nbsp;The procurement of Dornier-228 aircraft, Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels having high operational features in rough weather conditions and Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels with advanced technology and enhanced long-range operations, will enhance the capability of ICG to carry out surveillance, patrolling of the maritime zone, search and rescue and disaster relief operations.</p>

<p>Towards the end of the meeting, the&nbsp;Defence Minister&nbsp;took a moment to honour the late&nbsp;Indian Coast Guard&nbsp;(ICG)&nbsp;DG Rakesh Pal, who was also a member of&nbsp;DAC. The DG passed away due to a heart attack in Chennai on August 18, 2024.</p>

<p>Rajnath Singh&nbsp;highlighted&nbsp;DG Rakesh Pal's remarkable contributions to the growth and expansion of ICG.</p>

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<p>He conveyed heartfelt condolences, prayers and unwavering support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence to the bereaved family.</p>

<p>In a solemn tribute, all members of&nbsp;DAC&nbsp;then stood up to observe a moment of silence, paying their respects to the late&nbsp;DG Rakesh Pal&nbsp;whose legacy will continue to inspire.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (Sep 3) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore ($17 billion) Of the total cost of AoNs, 99 per cent is from Indigenous sources under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories, the Ministry of Defence stated.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (Sep 3) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore ($17 billion) Of the total cost of AoNs, 99 per cent is from Indigenous sources under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories, the Ministry of Defence stated. For the modernisation of the tank fleet of the Indian Army, the proposal for procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) has been cleared. The FRCV will be a futuristic Main Battle Tank with superior mobility, all-terrain ability, multilayered protections, precision and lethal fires over and real-time situational awareness, the release stated. Watch | Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inks 2 pacts with US during visit to Washington × The AoN was also accorded for procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars, which will detect and track aerial targets and provide firing solutions. The proposal has also been approved for Forward Repair Team (Tracked) which has suitable cross-country mobility for carrying out in-situ repair during mechanised operations. This equipment is designed and developed by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, and is authorised for both mechanised Infantry Battalion and Armoured Regiment, the ministry said. Three AoNs have been accorded to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The procurement of Dornier-228 aircraft, Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels having high operational features in rough weather conditions and Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels with advanced technology and enhanced long-range operations, will enhance the capability of ICG to carry out surveillance, patrolling of the maritime zone, search and rescue and disaster relief operations. Towards the end of the meeting, the Defence Minister took a moment to honour the late Indian Coast Guard (ICG) DG Rakesh Pal, who was also a member of DAC. The DG passed away due to a heart attack in Chennai on August 18, 2024. Rajnath Singh highlighted DG Rakesh Pal's remarkable contributions to the growth and expansion of ICG. Also read | Jammu incident in which Indian Army soldier died is not terror attack: Officials He conveyed heartfelt condolences, prayers and unwavering support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence to the bereaved family. In a solemn tribute, all members of DAC then stood up to observe a moment of silence, paying their respects to the late DG Rakesh Pal whose legacy will continue to inspire. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian government gives nod to procure military hardware worth $17 billion

<p>Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Taiwan army and navy each ordered 250 Stinger missiles in 2019 and 2015, respectively. However, the country needs more to meet its defence needs.</p>

<p>It further prompted the Taiwan army to order 1,985 more Stringer missiles from the US for approximately NT$55.54 billion, Taiwanese local newspaper Liberty Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the MND's 2025 budget report, the Army will get 549 launch systems and 549 identification and friend of foe (IFF) systems.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moreover, the Navy has planned to buy 45 man-portable Stinger missiles, 15 launch systems, and 15 IFF devices. Navy and Army missiles are scheduled to be delivered by 2031.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the Army has not confirmed whether these purchases are included in the Army's procurement plan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Taiwan sends&nbsp;letters to US</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in March, the Taiwanese army highlighted that they had sent 11 letters to the US, urging the delivery of 250 Stinger missiles, which they requested earlier as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan</strong></p>

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<p>Initially, Taiwan's former president Tsai Ing-wen talked about purchasing additional Stinger missiles from the US, to meet air defence needs and prepare for more live-fire target practice as conscript service increased to one year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has increased its military activities across Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ and military exercises near the island.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Sunday, Taiwan's MND detected 10 PLA aircraft, seven Chinese Navy vessels, and two official ships operating around the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China's continued use of military aircraft and warships to intrude into Taiwan and Japan's air defence identification zones and exclusive economic zones has increased regional tensions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation.

Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation. The Taiwan army and navy each ordered 250 Stinger missiles in 2019 and 2015, respectively. However, the country needs more to meet its defence needs. It further prompted the Taiwan army to order 1,985 more Stringer missiles from the US for approximately NT$55.54 billion, Taiwanese local newspaper Liberty Times reported. According to the MND's 2025 budget report, the Army will get 549 launch systems and 549 identification and friend of foe (IFF) systems. Also read: Tokyo lodges protest as Chinese Navy survey ship enters Japanese waters Moreover, the Navy has planned to buy 45 man-portable Stinger missiles, 15 launch systems, and 15 IFF devices. Navy and Army missiles are scheduled to be delivered by 2031. Although the Army has not confirmed whether these purchases are included in the Army's procurement plan. Taiwan sends letters to US Earlier in March, the Taiwanese army highlighted that they had sent 11 letters to the US, urging the delivery of 250 Stinger missiles, which they requested earlier as well. Watch | Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan × Initially, Taiwan's former president Tsai Ing-wen talked about purchasing additional Stinger missiles from the US, to meet air defence needs and prepare for more live-fire target practice as conscript service increased to one year. China has increased its military activities across Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ and military exercises near the island. Earlier on Sunday, Taiwan's MND detected 10 PLA aircraft, seven Chinese Navy vessels, and two official ships operating around the nation. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China's continued use of military aircraft and warships to intrude into Taiwan and Japan's air defence identification zones and exclusive economic zones has increased regional tensions. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan to purchase over 1,000 Stinger missiles from US as Chinese military threat increases

A Chinese Y-9 electronic intelligence aircraft carried out a two-minute violation of the airspace over Japan's territorial waters at the Danjo Islands in the East China Sea on Monday, according to Japanese officials.

China's Y-9 Reconnaissance Plane flew over Japan's Danjo Islands

<p>In an attempt to fish out thousands of tonnes of munitions submerged in the depths of water bodies in Switzerland, the authorities have launched a competition to gather ideas.</p>

<p>The three best ideas will share a massive prize pot of&nbsp;50,000 Swiss francs ($57,800), according to a statement published by the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse).&nbsp;The government is looking for ideas that are safe and environmentally friendly.</p>

<p>“With the launching of an idea competition, armasuisse wants to increasingly involve academia and industry in the considerations on how environmentally friendly and safe recovery of deep lake ammunition could be carried out, should this ever become an issue,” read the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This could be the case if, against all expectations, the release of pollutants from submerged ammunition were to be established during ongoing lake water monitoring," it added.</p>

<p>The competition is open to the public and the last date to submit entries is February 2025. A panel of experts will assess the entries and announce the results in April 2025.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Challenges to retrieving munitions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, there is an estimated 3,300 tonnes of submerged ammunition in Lake Lucerne and 4,500 tonnes in Lake Neuchatel alone. They were dunked in the lakes between 1918 and 1964.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some munitions are at a depth of 150 to 220 metres while others, especially in Lake Neuchatel are just six or seven metres below the surface.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to reports, the submerged munition is covered by&nbsp;a fine sediment layer and recovery attempts may damage the sensitive lake ecosystem and kill the tourism around it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts argue that even if the ideas are suggested quickly, it could take years and billions in funding to get the operation underway. However, the Swiss government is of the view that the ideas could form the basis of future research into dealing with the issue of submerged munitions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the threat of munitions lying unattended in public spaces is not a new phenomenon in Switzerland, In 1947, the alpine village of Mitholz suffered a massive blast when 3,000 tonnes of ammunition, stored in the mountain by the military, overlooking the village exploded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as nine people were killed in the blast and the entire village was destroyed. Such was the magnitude of the blast that it was heard 160 kilometres away in Zurich.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an attempt to fish out thousands of tonnes of munitions submerged in the depths of water bodies in Switzerland, the authorities have launched a competition to gather ideas.

In an attempt to fish out thousands of tonnes of munitions submerged in the depths of water bodies in Switzerland, the authorities have launched a competition to gather ideas. The three best ideas will share a massive prize pot of 50,000 Swiss francs ($57,800), according to a statement published by the Federal Office for Defence Procurement (Armasuisse). The government is looking for ideas that are safe and environmentally friendly. “With the launching of an idea competition, armasuisse wants to increasingly involve academia and industry in the considerations on how environmentally friendly and safe recovery of deep lake ammunition could be carried out, should this ever become an issue,” read the statement. “This could be the case if, against all expectations, the release of pollutants from submerged ammunition were to be established during ongoing lake water monitoring," it added. The competition is open to the public and the last date to submit entries is February 2025. A panel of experts will assess the entries and announce the results in April 2025. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: World War 2 bomb emerges due to drying of Po river × Challenges to retrieving munitions According to reports, there is an estimated 3,300 tonnes of submerged ammunition in Lake Lucerne and 4,500 tonnes in Lake Neuchatel alone. They were dunked in the lakes between 1918 and 1964. Some munitions are at a depth of 150 to 220 metres while others, especially in Lake Neuchatel are just six or seven metres below the surface. Also read | World War II biggest bomb explodes underwater during attempt to defuse it According to reports, the submerged munition is covered by a fine sediment layer and recovery attempts may damage the sensitive lake ecosystem and kill the tourism around it. Experts argue that even if the ideas are suggested quickly, it could take years and billions in funding to get the operation underway. However, the Swiss government is of the view that the ideas could form the basis of future research into dealing with the issue of submerged munitions. Notably, the threat of munitions lying unattended in public spaces is not a new phenomenon in Switzerland, In 1947, the alpine village of Mitholz suffered a massive blast when 3,000 tonnes of ammunition, stored in the mountain by the military, overlooking the village exploded. As many as nine people were killed in the blast and the entire village was destroyed. Such was the magnitude of the blast that it was heard 160 kilometres away in Zurich. (With inputs from agencies)

Switzerland offering $58,000 to fish out ammunition from lakes

#Gravitas | Pakistan's military has arrested three more retired officers days after the arrest of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed. The military said that the new arrests were in connection with the proceedings against Hameed for "actions prejudicial to military discipline." This is unprecedented in Pakistan. Is there a rift with the military in Pakistan?

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says that it is quote 'foolish' not to have strong ties with the Army. Khan has frequently held the military responsible for putting him inside jail on charges he calls trumped up and politically motivated.

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Israelis are protesting scuffling at the gates of the shadowy facility Sde Teiman Prison in Negev desert. They're opposing the detention of nine soldiers accused of torturing a Gaza prisoner. Watch in for more details!

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US and Iraqi officials held meeting at the Pentagon to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition in an orderly manner to an enduring bilateral security partnership. Watch in for more details!

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Poland is aggressively working to make its military the strongest in Europe. The country is increasing its military strength, acquiring the latest weapon systems, and developing a significant arms industry, albeit at a high cost.

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The war in Sudan has raged for more than fourteen months between the Sudanese armed forces, helmed by army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support forces, spearheaded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. El Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur, is the only state capital of the five Darfur states not under RSF control. Previously a key humanitarian hub, El Fasher has emerged as the fiercest battleground recently. The United Nations security council, on 13th of June, called for an immediate halt to the fighting and the siege of El Fasher by RSF. A few days later, on 18th June, Sudan accused the United Arab Emirates of fomenting conflict in the country, a charge flatly denied by the Gulf state. UAE, as well as Iran, have been accused of violating a UN arms embargo by supplying drones to the warring sides in the 14-month civil war which has devastated Sudan. Jyotsna Kumar brings you the details.

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Israel's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students into the military, a decree which creates new political strains for embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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<p>In a significant development aimed at bolstering military cooperation, the Russian government has approved a draft logistics agreement with India. The draft agreement, now published on the Russian legal information portal and seen by WION, is a key step in increasing operational engagement between the armed forces of the two countries.</p>

<p>A logistics pact, such as the one proposed, facilitates mutual logistical support between countries during various military operations, including peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint military exercises. The support usually involves critical services like refuelling, maintenance, and supply provisions, and increases interoperability.</p>

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<p>According to Russian media, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has instructed the Ministry of Defence to commence negotiations with their Indian counterparts to finalise the document. The agreement, if accepted, will be effective for a period of five years and will be subject to automatic renewal unless either party decides to terminate it.</p>

<p>This draft logistics pact is a continuation of the longstanding military relationship between Russia and India. In 2021, the two countries signed a comprehensive agreement on military-technical cooperation extending until 2030.</p>

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<p>India's engagement in logistics pacts is not new. The country has similar agreements with the United States, France, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. These pacts have been pivotal in enhancing India's strategic reach and operational readiness, ensuring that its military can sustain longer and more complex deployments.<br />
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In a significant development aimed at bolstering military cooperation, the Russian government has approved a draft logistics agreement with India. The draft agreement, now published on the Russian legal information portal and seen by WION, is a key step in increasing operational engagement between the armed forces of the two countries.

In a significant development aimed at bolstering military cooperation, the Russian government has approved a draft logistics agreement with India. The draft agreement, now published on the Russian legal information portal and seen by WION, is a key step in increasing operational engagement between the armed forces of the two countries. A logistics pact, such as the one proposed, facilitates mutual logistical support between countries during various military operations, including peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint military exercises. The support usually involves critical services like refuelling, maintenance, and supply provisions, and increases interoperability. Also Read | India edges past China over Bangladesh's Teesta water management project According to Russian media, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has instructed the Ministry of Defence to commence negotiations with their Indian counterparts to finalise the document. The agreement, if accepted, will be effective for a period of five years and will be subject to automatic renewal unless either party decides to terminate it. This draft logistics pact is a continuation of the longstanding military relationship between Russia and India. In 2021, the two countries signed a comprehensive agreement on military-technical cooperation extending until 2030. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi unlikely to attend SCO summit India's engagement in logistics pacts is not new. The country has similar agreements with the United States, France, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and Japan. These pacts have been pivotal in enhancing India's strategic reach and operational readiness, ensuring that its military can sustain longer and more complex deployments.

Russia approves draft logistics agreement with India

UNICEF has released a report stating that the agency was horrified by the killing of 104 people who were attacked by the rapid support forces soldiers in wad Al-Noura village in Sudan's Al-Jazira state. Among the dead are 55 children. On June 5th, the RSF allegedly carried out a brutal massacre in the state.

Sudan: RSF accused of perpetrating attack in wad Al-Nourah

Several Russian physicists have been charged with treason and are being imprisoned in their own country. Critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin believe that these cases have been opened to satisfy the president's ego. Watch this story for more details.

Gravitas: Why are top physicists in Russia being jailed?

The US and its closest intelligence partners, Five Eyes are warning that China has intensified its campaign to recruit former Western military pilots and other service members to train its own military. Watch in for more details!

'Five Eyes' warn China is recruiting Western Military trainers

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