Defence exchanges between India and China put on hold

In a major diplomatic row, defence exchanges between India and China have been put on hold after the latter refused permission to Northern Army Commander Lt Gen B S Jaswal to visit that country.

Warnings exchanged ahead of S Korea war games

The rivals exchanged tit-for-tat warnings as the South unveiled a roadmap for the reunification of the Korean peninsula on the eve of the 10-day exercise involving some 56,000 South Korean and 30,000 American soldiers.

UK defence chief plans cuts, major changes

Britain's defence secretary Friday said that senior military posts could be axed as he prepares major spending cuts and a sweeping overhaul of the country's armed forces.

Military exchanges with US still suspended: China

China cut military ties with the United States earlier this year after the Obama administration said it would go ahead with a planned sale of USD 6.4 billion in military hardware to Taiwan.

CryoSat 2 to check climate change impact on ice

The CryoSat 2 mission will be able to pinpoint details of changes in polar ice so scientists can better understand the alarming picture of the world's retreating ice caps.

Pak, US exchange aerial refueling information

The USAF invited Pakistani pilots and aircrew aboard their KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to familiarise them with air refuelling equipment and procedures.

Hubble observes atmospheric change in dwarf planet Pluto

The space telescope captures images of the distant planet which show the icy, rocky body is experiencing changes in its surface colour and brightness.

Russia could change Bulava missile test method

The Commission of Inquiry, set up to look into the failures of the intercontinental ballistic missiles’ tests, has suggested ‘hard and defining solutions’ for future Bulava tests.

Army says no change in force level on China border

“No additional forces have been deployed along the Chinese border anywhere in the North East,” GOC Major General K S Sethi.

Japan, China agree to improve military exchanges

Continued exchanges of navy vessels and military officers would improve trust between the two countries, says Japanese Foreign Minister.

India, Japan agree to take forward defence exchanges

Antony and Kitazawa agreed to accelerate discussions to further promote defence exchanges and cooperation through a Defence Action Plan.

Chandrayaan scientists exchange ideas from mission

The scientists made presentations highlighting the data obtained. The meeting is expected to continue tomorrow and more such interactions are expected in the coming months.

Top changes in the Navy, Army in the offing

Major changes in the top hierarchy of the Navy and the Army are in the offing