Page 3 - Reports and news analyses
 "Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight")
Russia's new fifth-generation twin-seater Su-57D completes maiden flight
The two-seat configuration is expected to support a wider range of operational roles, including long-range strike missions and complex battlefield management
 "Iran's new proposal is 'insufficient' and may start conflict: US officials")
Iran's new proposal is 'insufficient' and may start conflict: US officials
A report states that the offer failed to address key concerns, especially over uranium enrichment and the future of Iran's nuclear activities
 "Xi's Taiwan remarks spark concern over possible Chinese invasion: Report")
Xi's Taiwan remarks spark concern over possible Chinese invasion: Report
Analysts warned that Beijing may try to reunify Taiwan with mainland China by force if peaceful methods fail
 "CENTCOM rejects reports on Iran's current missile and drone arsenal")
CENTCOM rejects reports on Iran's current missile and drone arsenal
The debate over Iran's remaining arsenal has become central to assessing the effectiveness of the US-led strikes
 "With 7,800 interceptors in space, Golden Dome project may cost US $1.2 trn")
With 7,800 interceptors in space, Golden Dome project may cost US $1.2 trn
It has an architecture that aims to place interceptors directly in space to destroy enemy missiles during their boost phase
 "How Russia's liquid-fuel RS-28 Sarmat ICBM differs from other missiles")
How Russia's liquid-fuel RS-28 Sarmat ICBM differs from other missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the missile would be placed on combat duty later this year
 "A renewed push for theatre commands")
A renewed push for theatre commands
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said that while the three branches of the armed forces are well-trained and excel in their jobs, they are also protective of their turfs
 "UAE secretly struck Iranian fields during the West Asia war: Report")
UAE secretly struck Iranian fields during the West Asia war: Report
The UAE conducted a series of covert operations between March and May, including an attack on a refinery in Iran
 "Pin-point power")
Pin-point power
Precision-guided missiles matter more than ever
 "The promised gateway")
The promised gateway
The West Asia conflict has presented a paradox for the future of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
 "Keeping Epic Fury alive")
Keeping Epic Fury alive
The Iran war has highlighted both the strengths and vulnerabilities of the US war machine
 "Conflict call")
Conflict call
The military lessons for India from West Asia include preparing for protracted wars, interviewees say
 "Advanced Agni MIRV missile: What it means for India's nuclear deterrence")
Advanced Agni MIRV missile: What it means for India's nuclear deterrence
The successful testing has placed the country among an elite group of nations that possess the operational MIRV capability, including the US, Russia and China
 "Undersea drones")
Undersea drones
India is developing a new generation of autonomous systems to tackle mines
 "Pakistan's mediation belies India's claims of its isolation")
Pakistan's mediation belies India's claims of its isolation
Ex-diplomats say the 'peacemaker' role in US-Iran talks is not a zero-sum game for India but needs recalibration
 "Attrition's new rule")
Attrition's new rule
India needs low-cost interceptors to confront the new dynamics of drone warfare
 "A rocket with missile precision")
A rocket with missile precision
The LRGR-120 has an increased range of about 120 kilometres (km) from the previous 40-50 km along with guided accuracy
 "Air defence systems 'engaging' with incoming missiles, drones: UAE")
Air defence systems 'engaging' with incoming missiles, drones: UAE
The UAE defence ministry urged residents to "remain calm and follow the safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities."
 "Denial of airspace by Saudi Arabia made US to halt Project Freedom: Report")
Denial of airspace by Saudi Arabia made US to halt Project Freedom: Report
Several Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, were reportedly caught off guard by President Donald Trump's public announcement of Project Freedom
 "US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report")
US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report
The move suggests that by giving the information in advance, the US wanted to mitigate the risk of potential escalation during the ceasefire, the report stated