DefenceTalkA joint session of Parliament was held on Thursday to discuss rising tension with India in the wake of the Pulwama attack and subsequent airstrikes by both countries. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was the first to speak, thanked the opposition for standing by the government “at a time when Pakistan is facing an external […]https://www.defencetalk.com/do-not-escalate-this-further-pm-khan-warns-india-during-joint-session-of-parliament-72149/

DefenceTalkISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force undertook strikes across Line of Control from within Pakistani airspace. This was not a retaliation to continued Indian belligerence. Pakistan has therefore, taken strikes at non-military target, avoiding human loss and collateral damage. Sole purpose being to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self-defence. We have no intention of escalation, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-strikes-back-at-india-72139/

DefenceTalkPakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday — a day after India violated the Line of Control (LoC) — undertook strikes across the LoC from Pakistani airspace. “The sole purpose of this action was to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence. We do not wish to escalate, but are fully prepared if forced […]https://www.defencetalk.com/2-indian-aircraft-violating-pakistani-airspace-shot-down-pilot-arrested-72136/

DefenceTalkRussia is ready to hold a dialogue with India on the deliveries of Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets to India, Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy at the state hi-tech corporation Rostec Viktor Kladov told TASS on Monday. “On our part, we are ready to continue the deliveries of generation 4+ and 4++ planes […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-ready-to-discuss-deliveries-of-su-57-fighter-jets-to-india-72132/

DefenceTalkThe Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been given the nod to manufacture weaponised version of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the Indian Air Force, and the first such aircraft is expected to be out by the year-end, according to a company spokesperson. The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) has given the green […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hal-gets-nod-to-produce-weaponised-version-of-lca-tejas-72007/

DefenceTalkAgni V, a long-range surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile, was successfully launched from a canister on a road-mobile launcher at the Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, today. The launch operations were carried out and monitored by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) in presence of Scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-test-fires-long-range-agni-v-missile-71979/

DefenceTalkThe first deliveries of S-400 missile systems to India will take place within two years, Dmitry Shugaev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation, told reporters. “First deliveries are expected within two years,” he said. The contract for the delivery of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India was signed during Putin’s visit to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-deliver-first-s-400-missile-systems-to-india-within-2-years-71905/

DefenceTalkOn October 5, 2018, in Delhi Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) signed a contract to supply India with the S-400 Triumph long-range air defense missile systems (ADMS). “The S-400 supply agreement with India is a new landmark in the history of military-technical cooperation between our countries. The deal demonstrates the highest level of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rosoboronexport-contract-with-india-for-s-400-missile-systems-71886/

DefenceTalkIndia and Russia have announced a major arms deal, violating US sanctions. Energy sector sources also say New Delhi will purchase 9 million barrels of Iranian oil. Both moves will test India’s relations with the US. There were hugs, smiles and warm words between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-tests-us-sanctions-with-purchase-of-russian-arms-iranian-oil-71884/

DefenceTalkPARIS: The French government said on Sunday it feared damage to its relations with India after former president Francois Hollande’s claims on the Rafale jet deal stirred a controversy. Hollande, who left office in May last year, said on Friday that French jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation had been given no choice about its local partner […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-fears-damage-to-india-ties-after-hollande-fans-controversy-over-rafale-deal-71866/