Indian security forces, including the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police, apprehended two suspects in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, seizing a pistol, two hand grenades, and other warlike items. The operation, based on specific intelligence, demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts in maintaining security in the region.
"One drone (a China-made DJI Matrice 300 RTK) at about 06:15 am recovered from the courtyard of an abandoned house of village Hardo Ratan in Amritsar District. One drone (China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic) at about 08:25 am, recovered from a harvested field adjacent to the village Nestha of district Amritsar," BSF said.
Indian security forces, including the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police, apprehended two suspects in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, seizing a pistol, two hand grenades, and other warlike items. The operation, based on specific intelligence, demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts in maintaining security in the region.
The officials said a well-coordinated joint operation by the Army and the police was underway in many areas, including Shahsitar, Gursai, Sanai and Sheendara Top, to neutralise the terrorists. The attackers are believed to have fled to a forest after the attack, they said.
Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas near the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials reported at least 19 people killed by Israeli fire. Hamas claimed responsibility for attacking the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, where Israel said three soldiers were killed. Israel closed the crossing to aid trucks but kept others open. Hamas said it targeted an Israeli army base, not the commercial crossing. Israel retaliated with airstrikes, killing three and later nine Palestinians, including a baby.
An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, highlighting its aggressive pursuit of AI integration. Despite concerns about autonomous decision-making, Kendall emphasized the importance of AI for security. The shift towards AI-enabled aircraft offers enhanced security and strategic advantages, driven by factors such as cost efficiency and the vulnerability of manned fighter jets to electronic warfare.
With the signing of the technology transfer for Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD), HAL can directly produce these high temperature resistant composite parts for the series production of LCA Mk1A aircraft meeting the initial requirement of IAF squadrons, a joint statement said.
Underlining the ethos of the Indian Army, a senior official said, "Though, it is not a new thing for commanders in the Army to adhere to such a practice, yet the beauty of the ceremony doubled due to the gracious embracing of traditional south Indian 'dhoti' by a Sikh officer."
