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Taiwan detects 6 Chinese Army aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its territory
According to Taiwan's MND, four of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwest Air Defense Identification Zone
 "Taiwan detects 6 Chinese Army aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its territory")
Defence space startups need boost from forces, industry to hit higher orbit
Armed forces personnel, space & defence industry heads and sector experts came together at Indian Space Association's Indian DefSpace Symposium 2024 to find ways to bolster defence-space capabilities
 "Defence space startups need boost from forces, industry to hit higher orbit")
Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships in its waters
11 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest sector of the nation's air defence identification zone
 "Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships in its waters")
From drone attack to Jaish al-Adl: Iran-Pakistan conflict explained
Iran breached Pakistan's air defence system to reportedly attack terror outfit Jaish al-Adl in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, triggering conflict between the nations
47 Chinese military aircrafts enter air defence zone, claims Taiwan
It further said that its armed forces monitored the situation and stated that its aircraft, navy vessels and missile systems have been tasked to respond to these activities
 "47 Chinese military aircrafts enter air defence zone, claims Taiwan")
Rishi Sunak announces air defence package for Ukraine on first Kyiv visit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an air defence package worth £50 million for Ukraine. He made the announcement during his first trip to Kyiv since assuming office on November 19
 "Rishi Sunak announces air defence package for Ukraine on first Kyiv visit")
Biden vows air defense systems for Ukraine after missile attacks by Russia
Joe Biden pledged to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States will provide Ukraine with advanced air systems after a devastating missile barrage from Russia
 "Biden vows air defense systems for Ukraine after missile attacks by Russia")
At least 42 fighter squadrons essential, says IAF chief VR Chaudhary
He said the global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) had given their commitments for ensuring indigenous content and Made-in-India solutions
 "At least 42 fighter squadrons essential, says IAF chief VR Chaudhary")
QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system
The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt
 "QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system")
Taiwan scrambles jets as 22 Chinese warplanes cross its air defence zone
The latest Chinese mission included 16 Chinese Su-30 fighters and 11 other jets, Taiwan's defence ministry said
 "Taiwan scrambles jets as 22 Chinese warplanes cross its air defence zone")
Israel's new air-defence system more affordable than a pizza
Israel has successfully tested it latest laser-based air-defence system. The next-gen defence system can track and destroy enemy projectiles with unprecedented accuracy. Let us know more about it
US continues to discuss concerns with Turkey over S-400 system purchase
The United States is continuing talks with Turkey over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.
 "US continues to discuss concerns with Turkey over S-400 system purchase")
New HAL warfighting system removes need to send pilots into enemy airspace
Indian air power planners, however, have not entirely embraced this belief in autonomous warfare
 "New HAL warfighting system removes need to send pilots into enemy airspace")
Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule
Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India
 "Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule")
Air defence boost: Indian Air Force gets first Indo-Israeli missile
IAI has designed and developed 70-80 per cent of the MRSAM, including the Elta MF-STAR radar, which forms the heart of the system
 "Air defence boost: Indian Air Force gets first Indo-Israeli missile")
Taliban takeover: Afghan military jet shot down by Uzbek air defences
The jet crashed late on Sunday in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surxondaryo province adjacent to Afghanistan
 "Taliban takeover: Afghan military jet shot down by Uzbek air defences")
Chinese warplane enters Taiwan's air defence zone, 4th incursion this month
A Chinese warplane entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday morning, marking the fourth such intrusion this month
 "Chinese warplane enters Taiwan's air defence zone, 4th incursion this month")
Alarm sirens activated at US Embassy in Iraq over unknown flying object
Alarm sirens were turned on at the US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the air defense system was activated over an "unknown object" in the sky above the embassy
 "Alarm sirens activated at US Embassy in Iraq over unknown flying object")
India successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missile system
The system is capable of detecting and tracking targets on the move and engaging target with short halts
 "India successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missile system")
Govt working on setting up a new air defence command by October: Report
The new air defence command will handle certain air assets like missiles of the Indian Army
 "Govt working on setting up a new air defence command by October: Report")