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Pakistan missile test: Babur cruise missile with 700 km range successfully tested

The missile's capabilities include advanced aerodynamics and avionics that can strike targets both at land and sea with high accuracy, at a range of 700 kilometers.

Apr 16, 2018

US, allies launch missile strikes in Syria: Story in points

The bombings were in response to a chemical attack near Damascus that killed more than 40 people last weekend. It was reportedly ordered by president Bashar al-Assad.

Apr 14, 2018

Russian TV issues list of essentials for World War III bomb shelters

The list that came shortly after Donald Trump's tweet asking Russia to be prepared for missiles, includes packing iodine to protect their bodies from radiation.

Apr 13, 2018

Twitter calls Donald Trump 'bipolar' after the POTUS' contradictory Russia tweets

President Trump tweeted Wednesday that Russia should expect missiles fired at Syria, but soon followed it up with another tweet calling for international peace.

Apr 12, 2018

India, Russia set to seal S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile deal: Quick facts

India will acquire 5 advanced S-400 Triumf missile system, which is considered to be one of the most expensive air defense missile systems in the world.

Mar 30, 2018

Russia, China hypersonic weapons spell end to US strategic dominance

Russia and China are testing their hypersonic weapons that threaten US' defense systems if not upgraded urgently.

Mar 28, 2018

MBS in America: A glance at Saudi Arabia's bespoke nuclear weapons program

Trump is more focused on 'making America great again' than on helping Saudi women drive their cars or enjoy more sartorial choices.

Mar 22, 2018

US Navy fields new 377 foot-long Virginia class Colorado attack submarine

The submarine costs $2.7 billion to build and is the first to use Xbox controllers to operate the photonics mast, saving training time for sailors.

Mar 20, 2018

Akash, DRDO, supersonic, surface-to-air, missile, Made-in-India

Akash missile at DefExpo 2018: Fast facts about India's supersonic rocket

DRDO's supersonic Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Akash is primarily used to hit aerial targets such as fighter jets, cruise missiles, and air-to-surface missiles

Mar 16, 2018

Bharat Dynamics IPO opens: Points to note before investing

The Bharat Dynamics Initial Public Offer will close on March 15 and the equity shares are proposed to be listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Mar 13, 2018

HAL, Light Combat Helicopter, LCH, DefExpo, 2018

DefExpo India 2018: Fascinating facts about multi-role HAL Light Combat Helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)'s Light Combat Helicopter has a 550km operational range and can reach a maximum speed of 268km/h.

Mar 13, 2018

Kinzhal missile fascinating facts: Russia's 'invincible' hypersonic warhead test successful

The Russian defense ministry announced on Saturday that it successfully completed the test-flight of its "dagger" missile Kinzhal.

Mar 12, 2018

Russia's Kanyon torpedo facts: Self-guided underwater nuclear missile is extremely powerful

One of the latest 'weapons of mass destruction' launched by Putin last week is the Kanyon nuclear torpedo. A closer look at Russia's deadly "doomsday weapon".

Mar 9, 2018

HAL, Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv, DefExpo 2018

HAL Dhruv helicopter fascinating facts: India's multi-utility chopper coming to DefExpo 2018

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will showcase four variants of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv in April. Read to know about India's multi-utility chopper.