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https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28385/Israeli_Air_Force_Trainer_Aircraft_Crashes__Pilot__Instructor_Killed#.X72C4WhKhPY Both instructor and trainee have perished. RIP.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/taiwan-starts-construction-of-new-ids-submarine-for-roc-navy/ The submarine game in East Asia is heating up, with multiple new submarines being constructed. Japan recently launched the first of the new Taigei-class. South Korea launched the second...

One of my favourite subjects :D When I was in Singapore, Indonesian politics is something followed closely. In hindsight, Habibie should have had longer term. What do you think? BTW, can you explain to me how parliament changed the constitution for this matter? Was it direct article change...

Sure have come a long way since our forces were stuck with maruti gypsies, leyland trucks and those small vans and pickups....there was barely any attention given to armour + protection back then...but still long way to go.

Yes this will be important to take to submarine launch environment...as there is higher power req. there. AFAIK the HWT tender for scorpene will be finalised/selected soon, but it is going to be imported from France (F21) or Germany (DM2A4)....given takshak maturity will take some time longer...

I think you did a good job since you are just starting out. Maybe get about 5 - 6 folks to answer your Q next time, I feel ~ 3 - 4 feels a bit too few....unless you do say a part 2. Also you can experiment going that way with getting your vid length closer to the 10 minute segment. I think...

So far 40 km (21.6 nm) is the number given for max range...it was an original requirement iirc. https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/first-production-varunastra-heavyweight-torpedo-delivered-to-the-indian-navy/ The torpedo is powered by an electric propulsion system with multiple 250...

Are you the interviewer @Yankeestani ?

https://gbp.com.sg/stories/exclusive-interview-s-anbuvelan-ceo-hal-helicopter-complex/?slug= Indian state-owned airframer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the sole Indian designer and manufacturer of indigenously developed helicopters. Starting from the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter...

Depends how early you mean by early. I dont see majority of ppl vaccinated worldwide well into mid or even late 2021 given the logistics etc. Definitely though the most vulnerable to covid (elderly and underlying conditions) will be prioritised, barring any serious longer term effects that...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/serum-institute-to-focus-on-supplying-covid-19-vaccine-to-india-first/articleshow/79374660.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23 The Serum Institute of India, the world's largest...

If this bill passes, I think it should also become mandatory for police officers to always have body cam on and recording while they are in line of duty. What do you think on this issue @Vergennes ? Also other members comments are welcome. The french government has proposed a sweeping new...

Turkey should do a tit for tat if diplomatic channel doesn't produce a result. Hypocrisy should always be called out and acted upon as quick as possible....nip it in bud as far as possible....it should not be let to build up and fester and become some new normal.

https://navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/november/9310-first-production-units-of-varunastra-heavy-weight-torpedo-deliver-to-indian-navy.html The Varunastra or Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT) has been designed and developed by NSTL, Visakhapatnam. BDL, being the Production Agency...

https://navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/november/9308-bharat-electronics-and-terma-sign-agreement-for-indian-coastal-surveilannce-system.html The Coastal Surveillance System of the Indian Coast Guard is aimed at covering the entire Indian coastline in two phases. While...

https://www.navaltoday.com/2020/11/23/engie-solutions-wins-contract-for-belgian-dutch-minehunter-program/ Kership, a subsidiary of the shipyards Naval Group and Piriou, has selected ENGIE Solutions to carry out the studies and installation of all the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning...

https://news.usni.org/2020/11/23/china-vows-response-following-u-s-admirals-trip-to-taiwan China’s foreign ministry says it’s planning a response in protest of a U.S. Navy admiral’s reported trip to Taiwan. “The Chinese side will, according to how the situation develops, make a legitimate and...

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28375/US_Opposing_Iraq___s_S_400_Air_Defence_System_Purchase_to_Guard_its_Aerial_Hegemony__Iraqi_Legislator#.X7wO62hKhPY The United States is fiercely opposed to Iraq’s procurement of Russian-made S-400 air defense system for fear of losing the aerial hegemony...

Former French president Nicolas #Sarkozy goes on #trial Monday for attempted bribery of a judge in what could turn into a humiliating postscript to a political career tainted by a litany of legal woes. @Vergennes comments/thoughts?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2020/11/20/why-slow-construction-of-the-navys-fabulously-successful-ddg-51-destroyer-when-plans-for-a-successor-are-unclear/?sh=65db61be7a2b Judging from the recent action of congressional appropriators, the Large Surface Combatant isn’t going to...