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Russia readies for brutal battle for Palmyra with ISIS

ISIS had retaken the city of Palmyra recently.

Jan 3, 2017

Donald Trump: North Korea’s intercontinental missile ‘won’t happen’

As the US faces growing pressure and nuclear missile threats from North Korea, President-elect Donald Trump rebukes the recluse nation. He took to Twitter to say Pyongyangs nuclear ambitions would not happen after the Norths leader Kim Jong-un said his country is close to test-firing intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Jan 3, 2017

Will 2017 be the year the world finally gets rid of ISIS for good?

This year, don't expect ISIS to find itself mired in battles of attrition in the Middle East; it's more likely that Lone Wolf attacks will increase, especially on the European mainland.

Jan 1, 2017

As Donald Trump gets set to take over as US commander-in-chief, Russia to quietly launch two advanced submarines

Russia is expected to launch two advanced nuclear-powered submarines in 2017.

Dec 29, 2016

F-16 vs Gripen: Which combat jet will rule supreme in Indian fighter dogfight?

Lockheed Martin's F-16 and Saab Gripen fighter aircraft could possibly contest the IAF fighter aircraft replacement program.

Dec 26, 2016

Agni-V test: Lethal missile fired from Wheeler Island off Odisha coast

The missile, with a 5000 km reach, has the capability of striking targets across Asia and into Europe and can also reach northern China.

Dec 26, 2016

North Korea preparing for new nuclear test

Seoul's National Intelligence Service (INS) has observed the movement of humans and vehicles at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Korea.

Dec 24, 2016

Nirbhay cruise missile: Should the project be junked?

As the recent flight-test of Nirbhay cruise missile failed, let's take a look at if the Rs 100 crore spent on the project is still worthy.

Dec 24, 2016

Russian Special Forces have new pal, and it's a gun-toting combat robot tank called Nerekhta

Nerekhta robot is a new battlefield robot tank that can do some serious damage, while supporting Russian Special Forces with its cover fire.

Dec 23, 2016

The Grand Tour season 1 episode 5 review round-up: Yes, Clarkson inflates a sex toy with a V8 engine

Episode 5 of Amazon Prime's motoring show showcases the traditional board game while Jeremy Clarkson finds a new way to weigh cars.

Dec 18, 2016

This Russian 'super weapon' can break through best missile defence systems

Russia is wary of US missile defence systems based in eastern Europe.

Dec 16, 2016

Pakistan conducts Babur cruise missile test

Babur cruise missile: Here is why Pakistan failed to inform India about testing the nuclear-capable missile

Pakistan's Babur cruise missile has a range of 700km and can strike targets on both land and sea.

Dec 15, 2016

China sets up weapons system on artificial islands in South China Sea: US think tank

Citing new satellite images, the think tank said the set-up includes anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems and guns on artificial reefs.

Dec 15, 2016

Why is South Korea speeding up deployment of THAAD?

Political uncertainties in Seoul have pushed the country's Defence Ministry to speed up THAAD deployment.

Dec 14, 2016

India ready to conduct final test on Agni-V that can reach northern China

The nuclear-capable Agni-V missile had a technical snag in its battery.