Global Rankings India ranks 12th globally according to US News and World Report, following the United States, China, Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel. It might come as a surprise to some that India is ranked lower than the UAE and Saudi Arabia in terms of power in the Indo-Pacific region. Similarly, Japan falls behind South Korea in this ranking. However, the US News and World Report recognizes six of the most powerful countries in Asia, excluding India. India scores 46.3 out of 100 in this ranking, with its…
Author: AryanGanesh Kavuri
The Meeting On February 9th, the Honourable External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, had a meeting with his Australian counterpart, Senator Penny Wong. The two dignitaries discussed various regional and global topics, including the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, the Indo-Pacific region, and the situation in West Asia. Mr. Jaishankar is currently in Perth, Australia, to attend a two-day conference on the Indian Ocean which starts on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a statement on Thursday announcing the seventh edition of the conference, which is scheduled to take place in Perth on February 9 and 10. The conference…
J-10Cs Shines At World Defense Show China’s air force and military delegation attended the opening ceremony of the Second World military Show on February 4 in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force showcased their skills during the World Defense Show in Riyadh on February 5. This was the team’s tenth overseas flight, and the event was aimed at demonstrating China’s “Honor Guard in the Blue Sky”. Senior Colonel Xie Peng, a spokesperson of the PLA Air Force, was present at the event. According to analysts, the flight performances at the event will serve…
What the meeting was about On Monday, the leaders of Japan and Italy announced their intention to strengthen their collaboration in the areas of security and defense. This includes working together on the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet with Britain. Japan also expressed their appreciation of Italy’s increased involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. We welcome that Italy is increasing its presence in the Indo-Pacific region, and that many Italian warships, including an aircraft carrier strike group, are planning to call ports in Japan and conduct joint training exercises this year, Fumio Kishida Japanese Prime Minister Japanese Prime Minister…
Russia’s “Checkmate” Russia intends to “checkmate” India’s hesitation to join the development of its single-engine light tactical fighter jet Su-75, nicknamed ‘Checkmate’, by optimizing costs. The development of the aircraft, touted to compete with American Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and Shengyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon, has been reeling under delays. India’s Stance IAF Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, categorically stated in 2019 that “There are no plans for a foreign FGFA (Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft) now or in the foreseeable future. The FGFA for the IAF will be the indigenous AMCA for which work has already started,” heralding the age of…
The Strikes Against Houthis The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the second day of major U.S. operations against Iran-linked groups following a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. The strikes hit buried weapons storage facilities, missile systems, launchers and other capabilities the Houthis have used to attack Red Sea shipping, the Pentagon said, adding it targeted 13 locations across the country. On Friday, the U.S. carried out the first wave of that retaliation, striking in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
The Spratly Islands have been a source of tension between China and the Philippines, as both countries have claimed sovereignty over the disputed atoll. The latest development in the ongoing dispute involves the Philippines sending a vessel to the area for supply purposes, which has once again increased tensions between the two nations.
The United States military has increased its efforts to deter China and North Korea by deploying three aircraft carriers to the western Pacific, despite concerns over the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East. The U.S. Navy allowed reporters from a few media outlets to board the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson for a training exercise with Japan in the Philippine Sea on Wednesday. The Ships Deployed The USS Carl Vinson sailed in formation with another U.S. carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, and the Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Ise. Nine other vessels also participated in the exercise, according…
Sources in the defense and security establishment told ThePrint that, while the armed forces are seeking emergency procurement powers for capital acquisitions (new equipment), the ministry is of the view that the scheme should cater to sustenance.
