‘Do not escalate this further’: PM Khan warns India during joint session of Parliament
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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/
US Army FY20 budget proposal realigns $30 billion
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DefenceTalkThe Army is slated to release its fiscal year 2020 budget request on March 12, which will include the realignment of nearly $30 billion over the next five years to improve readiness and better support the Army’s six modernization priorities. “We’ve been very consistent about where we’re trying to take the Army … by 2028,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-fy20-budget-proposal-realigns-30-billion-72145/
Boeing Introduces New Unmanned System For Global Defense Customers
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DefenceTalkMELBOURNE, Australia: Boeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Designed for global defense customers by Boeing Australia, it is the company’s largest investment in a new unmanned aircraft program outside the United States. The aircraft will complement and extend airborne missions through smart teaming with existing military aircraft. A model […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-introduces-new-unmanned-system-for-global-defense-customers-72142/
Pakistan Strikes Back at India
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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/
2 Indian aircraft violating Pakistani airspace shot down; pilot arrested
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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/
Russia Ready to Discuss Deliveries of Su-57 Fighter Jets to India
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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/
France Urges Germany to Ease Arms Exports Rules: Report
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DefenceTalkThe French Economy Minister has demanded German relax its arms exports restrictions. The call comes after a German gun maker was fined for weapons exports to Mexico. Activists stand in front of a tank and hold up signs reading stop exports of weapons to protest against plans of German military technology group Rheinmetall to built […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-urges-germany-to-ease-arms-exports-rules-report-72130/
Iran Test-Fires Cruise Missile from Submarine in Military Drill
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DefenceTalkIran has test-fired a cruise missile from a submarine during annual naval exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. The missile test on February 24 comes amid heightened tensions with the United States. Iran has previously threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route at the mouth of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-test-fires-cruise-missile-from-submarine-in-military-drill-72127/
Japan’s Okinawa to vote on controversial US base move
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DefenceTalkOkinawa (Japan): Residents of Japan’s Okinawa go to the polls Sunday in a closely watched referendum on the controversial relocation of a US military base to a remote part of the island. The vote is seen as highly symbolic but is also non-binding, raising questions about what effect it will have, even if opponents of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/japans-okinawa-to-vote-on-controversial-us-base-move-72124/
Germany firm on Saudi arms ban despite British warning
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DefenceTalkGermany said Wednesday it would hold firm on its decision to halt weapons exports to Saudi Arabia, shrugging off British warnings that the embargo could hurt European credibility and efforts to bring peace in Yemen. “The stance of the government is that we won’t deliver weapons to Saudi Arabia at the moment,” Foreign Minister Heiko […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-firm-on-saudi-arms-ban-despite-british-warning-72121/