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(Forelines) – The Polish defense minister stated, cited by Reuters on Tuesday that Poland and the PGZ-Narew collaboration had signed a 5.8 billion zloty ($1.6 billion) deal for 46 passive-location radars for short-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems. Due to what it claims is a greater danger from Russia, Poland has been spending heavily on defense and intends to spend 4.8% of GDP on defense in 2026, Reuters added. “The radar contract is an investment in Polish security, but also in our economy. These radars will enhance the security of our airspace. This is a priority for us,” Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Polish…

(Forelines) – Today, the Joint Training Node (JTN), located in Umroi, Meghalaya, held a grand opening ceremony to kick off the 14th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XIV. The exercise will take place between September 1st and September 14th, 2025, India’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Enhancing mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army is the aim of the bilateral exercise, which is part of the two countries’ ongoing military-to-military exchange program. The thirteenth iteration of the drill was carried out at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand, Ministry of…

(Forelines) – At the request of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit India on an official basis from September 02–04, 2025. This would be Prime Minister Wong’s first visit to India as the prime minister of Singapore, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. He will be joined by his spouse, Lawrence Wong, and a high-level grouping of high officials and cabinet ministers, MEA said. On September 4, 2025, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Wong are expected to have bilateral talks during the visit. Droupadi Murmu, the Honorable President, will be…

(Forelines) – Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing will visit China to attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, state media said, quoted by Reuters on Thursday, ahead of the war-torn country’s first election in nearly five years, which has been backed by Beijing. Myanmar has been in chaos since the military ousted the democratically elected government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in a 2021 coup, leading to an unprecedented armed uprising and a civil war that has engulfed wide swathes of the country, Reuters added. Min Aung Hlaing will travel to the summit, due to…

(Forelines) – The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a game-changing program that has revolutionized financial inclusion throughout India, celebrated its 11th anniversary today under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By attaining the last mile’s financial inclusion, Modi confirmed that PMJDY has improved dignity and empowered individuals to write their own future, India’s PMO said in a statement. Responding to posts by MyGovIndia on X, Shri Modi stated: “From financial exclusion to empowerment! Here is a glimpse of how PM Jan Dhan Yojana has transformed lives across India,” In response to MyGovIndia’s posts on X, PM Modi said. “When the…

(Forelines) – Andriy Yermak, the chief of staff to the Ukrainian president, announced Wednesday that he and Rustem Umerov, the head of the security council, were in Riyadh in preparation for meetings with U.S. administration officials in New York later this week, as per Reuters report. The talks in Riyadh focused on how to bring about peace in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia’s role in this process, according to Yermak, who posted on the Telegram messaging app, Reuters cited. According to Reuters, cited Yermak, they had meetings with the national security adviser and the Saudi defense minister. As per Reuters, later…

(Forelines) – According to two Syrian army sources and state-run El Ekhbariya TV, quoted by Reuters that Israel launched a series of strikes on former army facilities in Kiswa, in the countryside of southwestern Damascus, on Wednesday. Within a 24-hour span, this was the second attack. Among the most important military outposts utilized by pro-Iranian militias under Assad were the Kiswa area and Jabal Manea, Reuters added. As per the report, Israel has increased its attacks in southern Syria, and the most recent attacks take place as Damascus and its longtime adversary hold security negotiations in an effort to achieve…

(Forelines) – Alexander Stubb, the president of the Republic of Finland, called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, India’s PMO said in a statement. President Stubb gave his thoughts on the recent summits in Washington between the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and Europe to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for an early return to peace and stability as well as a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in cutting-edge areas like quantum technologies, 6G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainability while also reviewing the status…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz on Sunday arrived at the Command Center of the Israeli Air Force, along with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Zamir and Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Bar, to watch the Air Force strikes on targets of the Houthi regime in Yemen. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz arrived today at the Command Center of the Israeli Air Force, along with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Zamir and Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Bar, to observe the Air Force attacks on targets of the Houthi regime in Yemen”,…

(Forelines) – Israeli Defence Forces said on Sunday that it strucked many military targets owned by the Houthi terrorist group in Sanaa, Yemen, including a military installation housing the presidential palace, the Adar and Hizaz power plants, and a fuel storage facility—all of which are utilized for Houthi military operations. According to the IDF, these assaults were carried out in retaliation for the Houthi’s frequent missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks on Israel. IDF further said Iran-backed Houthis are still using civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes. “STRUCK: Multiple military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in Sanaa, Yemen, including…