Russia warns Britain it could strike back after Cameron remark on Ukraine

    Russia warns Britain it could strike back after Cameron remark on Ukraine

    Russia has warned Britain that if Ukraine uses British weapons to attack Russian territory, Moscow could target British military installations and equipment. British Ambassador Nigel Casey was summoned to the foreign ministry for a protest after Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statement that Ukraine has the right to use British weapons to strike Russia contradicted an earlier assurance that long-range weapons given to Ukraine would not be used against Russia.

    Ukrainian drones kill six, wound 35 in Russian border region

    Ukrainian drones kill six, wound 35 in Russian border region

    A drone attack in Russia's Belgorod region targeted vehicles carrying workers, resulting in six deaths and 35 injuries, according to the governor. This incident marks the deadliest attack in weeks in the region, which has seen a rise in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks. The attack hit two vans transporting employees of a nearby factory and a passenger vehicle. Two children were among the wounded, with one man in serious condition undergoing surgery. The vehicles targeted belonged to a meat production facility. The attack underscores the ongoing tensions in the region.

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    What does China's third aircraft carrier's sea trials mean for India

    China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, has embarked on its maiden trials, signaling the country's naval expansion to challenge the US. With a focus on testing propulsion and electrical systems, the trials are expected to last two years before the carrier joins the fleet in five years. Fujian is the largest and most advanced Chinese aircraft carrier, equipped with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for smoother, more efficient aircraft launches. China's naval modernization is seen as a strategic move to assert dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.

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    AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completes successful test flight with Air Force Secretary onboard

    An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, highlighting its aggressive pursuit of AI integration. Despite concerns about autonomous decision-making, Kendall emphasized the importance of AI for security. The shift towards AI-enabled aircraft offers enhanced security and strategic advantages, driven by factors such as cost efficiency and the vulnerability of manned fighter jets to electronic warfare.

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    HAL, NAL sign tech transfer pact for Tejas engine day door production

    With the signing of the technology transfer for Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD), HAL can directly produce these high temperature resistant composite parts for the series production of LCA Mk1A aircraft meeting the initial requirement of IAF squadrons, a joint statement said.

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