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India Set to Buy Five More Russian S‑400 Air Defence Squadrons After Operation Sindoor Success

India is preparing to buy five additional squadrons of the Russian‑made S‑400 Triumf long‑range air defence missile system, a plan driven by the system’s highly effective performance during last year’s Operation Sindoor. The move aims to significantly bolster the Indian Air Force’s layered air defence network across both eastern and western fronts against evolving aerial threats. Defence ministry sources say the proposal from the Indian Air Force will soon be taken up fo

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04 Mar 2026 01:14 AM 63 views

India Set to Buy Five More Russian S‑400 Air Defence Squadrons After Operation Sindoor Success

India is preparing to buy five additional squadrons of the Russian‑made S‑400 Triumf long‑range air defence missile system, a plan driven by the system’s highly effective performance during last year’s Operation Sindoor. The move aims to significantly bolster the Indian Air Force’s layered air defence network across both eastern and western fronts against evolving aerial threats. Defence ministry sources say the proposal from the Indian Air Force will soon be taken up fo

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Iran attack in Dubai near Burj Khalifa, UAE defence intercepts missiles, flights halted

Iran launched a large-scale counter-attack targeting United States military bases across the Middle East, with several strikes also reported in the United Arab Emirates, triggering panic in major cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Explosions were heard in multiple locations on Saturday, prompting emergency responses and heightened security across the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that precautionary evacuations were carried out in several high-profile locations, including the Burj Khalifa

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28 Feb 2026 13:10 PM 385 views

Iran attack in Dubai near Burj Khalifa, UAE defence intercepts missiles, flights halted

Iran launched a large-scale counter-attack targeting United States military bases across the Middle East, with several strikes also reported in the United Arab Emirates, triggering panic in major cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Explosions were heard in multiple locations on Saturday, prompting emergency responses and heightened security across the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that precautionary evacuations were carried out in several high-profile locations, including the Burj Khalifa

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Moscow airports shut after Ukrainian drone attack triggers air alert

Russia temporarily suspended operations at all four of Moscow’s international airports on Sunday following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that triggered heightened air safety concerns, officials said. The restrictions were imposed in the afternoon after Russian air defence systems reported intercepting multiple unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the capital. The federal aviation agency Rosaviatsia announced that flight operations were limited at Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky

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22 Feb 2026 20:13 PM 166 views

Moscow airports shut after Ukrainian drone attack triggers air alert

Russia temporarily suspended operations at all four of Moscow’s international airports on Sunday following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that triggered heightened air safety concerns, officials said. The restrictions were imposed in the afternoon after Russian air defence systems reported intercepting multiple unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the capital. The federal aviation agency Rosaviatsia announced that flight operations were limited at Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky

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Putin to visit India for annual summit as S-400 defence talks gain momentum

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 4 and 5 for the 23rd Annual Summit, marking his first visit since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and India’s Operation Sindoor. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin is expected to place significant emphasis on strengthening defence cooperation, including discussions on a potential new S-400 air defence system contract. The visit comes at a critical time, as both countries reassess the

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01 Dec 2025 07:29 AM 318 views

Putin to visit India for annual summit as S-400 defence talks gain momentum

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 4 and 5 for the 23rd Annual Summit, marking his first visit since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and India’s Operation Sindoor. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin is expected to place significant emphasis on strengthening defence cooperation, including discussions on a potential new S-400 air defence system contract. The visit comes at a critical time, as both countries reassess the

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China Builds New Air-Defence Site Near India Border With Hidden Missile Launchers

Satellite imagery from US-based intelligence firms and open-source analysts has revealed a major new Chinese air-defence complex near the India border in Tibet’s Gar County. The facility, located roughly 65 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and facing India’s Nyoma airfield, includes command buildings, vehicle sheds, radar positions, and hardened munition storage. The most notable feature is a cluster of covered missile launch positions believed to be equipped with retractable roof

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24 Oct 2025 04:42 AM 384 views

China Builds New Air-Defence Site Near India Border With Hidden Missile Launchers

Satellite imagery from US-based intelligence firms and open-source analysts has revealed a major new Chinese air-defence complex near the India border in Tibet’s Gar County. The facility, located roughly 65 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and facing India’s Nyoma airfield, includes command buildings, vehicle sheds, radar positions, and hardened munition storage. The most notable feature is a cluster of covered missile launch positions believed to be equipped with retractable roof

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How India Foiled Pak’s Attack on Golden Temple

Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army demonstrated its strength and preparedness by thwarting a major aerial assault from Pakistan that targeted both military and civilian structures in Punjab including the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, involved Pakistan deploying drones and long-range missiles aimed at high-profile Indian targets. Thanks to India’s robust air defence

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19 May 2025 02:56 AM 890 views

How India Foiled Pak’s Attack on Golden Temple

Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army demonstrated its strength and preparedness by thwarting a major aerial assault from Pakistan that targeted both military and civilian structures in Punjab including the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attempted strike, which occurred in the early hours of May 8, involved Pakistan deploying drones and long-range missiles aimed at high-profile Indian targets. Thanks to India’s robust air defence

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India neutralises high-explosive Pakistani drones targeting civilians in Punjab

In the early hours of the morning, around 5:00 a.m., Pakistani forces launched several Byker YIHA III kamikaze drones across the International Border, targeting the densely populated city of Amritsar in Punjab. The aggressive act was clearly aimed at causing maximum disruption and potential harm to civilian areas. However, the Indian Army's Air Defence (AAD) system responded swiftly, successfully detecting and neutralising the aerial threats within seconds of their entry into Indian airspace

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10 May 2025 04:03 AM 854 views

India neutralises high-explosive Pakistani drones targeting civilians in Punjab

In the early hours of the morning, around 5:00 a.m., Pakistani forces launched several Byker YIHA III kamikaze drones across the International Border, targeting the densely populated city of Amritsar in Punjab. The aggressive act was clearly aimed at causing maximum disruption and potential harm to civilian areas. However, the Indian Army's Air Defence (AAD) system responded swiftly, successfully detecting and neutralising the aerial threats within seconds of their entry into Indian airspace

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India Shoots Down Pakistan's AWACS Jet: Major Blow to Air Surveillance

In a major escalation of hostilities, India shot down a key Pakistani surveillance aircraft an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) along with three Pakistani fighter jets following a wave of unprovoked attacks initiated by Pakistan on Thursday night. The engagement marks one of the most significant aerial responses in recent times by Indian armed forces, delivering a strategic and symbolic setback to Islamabad. According to government sources, the AWACS was shot down insid

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08 May 2025 22:49 PM 747 views

India Shoots Down Pakistan's AWACS Jet: Major Blow to Air Surveillance

In a major escalation of hostilities, India shot down a key Pakistani surveillance aircraft an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) along with three Pakistani fighter jets following a wave of unprovoked attacks initiated by Pakistan on Thursday night. The engagement marks one of the most significant aerial responses in recent times by Indian armed forces, delivering a strategic and symbolic setback to Islamabad. According to government sources, the AWACS was shot down insid

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Missile Interceptions & Blackouts: India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched a coordinated missile and artillery assault on Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday evening, triggering blackouts, widespread panic, and a swift counter-response from the Indian Armed Forces. The dramatic turn of events unfolded shortly before 9 pm IST when residents of Jammu reported loud explosions, blaring sirens, and a total blackout across the city and its adjoining areas. The attack, which follows India’s prec

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08 May 2025 12:37 PM 999 views

Missile Interceptions & Blackouts: India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan launched a coordinated missile and artillery assault on Jammu and Kashmir late on Thursday evening, triggering blackouts, widespread panic, and a swift counter-response from the Indian Armed Forces. The dramatic turn of events unfolded shortly before 9 pm IST when residents of Jammu reported loud explosions, blaring sirens, and a total blackout across the city and its adjoining areas. The attack, which follows India’s prec

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Debris of Pakistani Missile Found in Amritsar After Indian Interception

India successfully intercepted and destroyed a barrage of missiles and drones launched by Pakistan targeting 15 Indian cities, in what is being seen as a large-scale attempted escalation. Debris from one of the intercepted Pakistani missiles was recovered in Punjab’s Amritsar, with visuals showing twisted metal fragments strewn across a field near the Golden Temple city. According to a government statement issued via the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Pakistani military

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08 May 2025 07:23 AM 790 views

Debris of Pakistani Missile Found in Amritsar After Indian Interception

India successfully intercepted and destroyed a barrage of missiles and drones launched by Pakistan targeting 15 Indian cities, in what is being seen as a large-scale attempted escalation. Debris from one of the intercepted Pakistani missiles was recovered in Punjab’s Amritsar, with visuals showing twisted metal fragments strewn across a field near the Golden Temple city. According to a government statement issued via the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Pakistani military

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India Set to Buy Five More Russian S‑400 Air Defence Squadrons After Operation Sindoor Success

India Set to Buy Five More Russian S‑400 Air Defence Squadrons After Operation Sindoor Success

Iran attack in Dubai near Burj Khalifa, UAE defence intercepts missiles, flights halted

Iran attack in Dubai near Burj Khalifa, UAE defence intercepts missiles, flights halted

Moscow airports shut after Ukrainian drone attack triggers air alert

Moscow airports shut after Ukrainian drone attack triggers air alert

Putin to visit India for annual summit as S-400 defence talks gain momentum

Putin to visit India for annual summit as S-400 defence talks gain momentum

China Builds New Air-Defence Site Near India Border With Hidden Missile Launchers

China Builds New Air-Defence Site Near India Border With Hidden Missile Launchers

How India Foiled Pak’s Attack on Golden Temple

How India Foiled Pak’s Attack on Golden Temple

India neutralises high-explosive Pakistani drones targeting civilians in Punjab

India neutralises high-explosive Pakistani drones targeting civilians in Punjab

India Shoots Down Pakistan's AWACS Jet: Major Blow to Air Surveillance

India Shoots Down Pakistan's AWACS Jet: Major Blow to Air Surveillance

Missile Interceptions & Blackouts: India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Missile Interceptions & Blackouts: India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Debris of Pakistani Missile Found in Amritsar After Indian Interception

Debris of Pakistani Missile Found in Amritsar After Indian Interception

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