Better than ever ?

“We must make it work, and never mess it up”[i] In the spring of 2026, with West Asia still convulsed by conflict and global energy arteries under strain,[ii] U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day summit in Beijing.[iii] Far from marking a fundamental transformation in international politics, the meeting…

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Pakistan Army successfully test-fires Indigenous Fatah-4 Cruise Missile

Our New Delhi Correspondent Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test validated the missile’s advanced avionics, state-of-the-art navigational systems, and…

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Nepal’s PM Declines to meet India’s Foreign Secretary: An Analysis by Defence Chronicle

New Delhi: In a notable diplomatic development, Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has declined to meet India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, prompting the postponement of the senior Indian diplomat’s scheduled visit to Kathmandu. The episode underscores persistent sensitivities in India-Nepal relations, even as both nations navigate complex border, trade, and security issues in the Himalayan…

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Mothers of fallen PLA Soldiers pay Emotional Tribute on Mother’s Day, Exposing reality of Galwan casualties on Chinese side

New Delhi: On the eve of Mother’s Day, Chinese state media released poignant footage showing the mothers of three People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers killed in the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash visiting the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution in Beijing. The mothers of Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan, and Wang Zhuoran were seen…

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Act East Policy of India: Countdown starts for First Multilateral Exercise ‘PRAGATI’ in Meghalaya, India to host 11 foreign armies

Umroi, Meghalaya (India): In a significant boost to defence diplomacy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Indian Army is set to host the maiden edition of Exercise PRAGATI at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi from May 18 to 31, 2026. The exercise will bring together military contingents from 11 friendly foreign nations, underscoring…

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With Successful MIRV Test of Advanced Agni Missile, India Joins Global Elite

New Delhi: In a landmark achievement that significantly enhances India’s strategic deterrence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of an advanced Agni-series missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The test was carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of…

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US Army Advances Agentic AI Integration for Cyber Defence in Landmark Pentagon Exercise

Defence Chronicle Team In a significant step toward modernizing military cyber capabilities, the US Army hosted its second Artificial Intelligence Tabletop Exercise (AI TTX 2.0) on April 27 at the Pentagon. The high-level event convened C-suite executives from 14 leading technology firms, including Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks, alongside…

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Nexus Exposed: Bangladeshi Leaders Stoke Separatist Sentiments in West Bengal amid TMC’s Electoral Defeat

Defence Chronicle, Mhow In a provocative escalation of cross-border rhetoric, senior Bangladeshi political figures have openly urged defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to reject the electoral verdict and confront the Indian state, raising fresh concerns over regional stability and internal security in India’s eastern flank. The latest remarks came from Nahid Islam, a…

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