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Pak closes Afghan links to NATO after chopper attack
30 Sep 2010
Supplies cannot reach troops in Afghanistan through the Peshawar border as Pakistan today closed a vital transit link to supplies from the Western military alliance
Pentagon, Clinton host Indian defence minister
29 Sep 2010
US defence secretary Robert Gates and Indian defence minister AK Antony met Tuesday for talks amid talks of a strategic alliance, expanding military ties and also the prospects of lucrative defence deals.
Iran says Bushehr nuclear plant unaffected by Stuxnet virus
27 Sep 2010
The world is experiencing the first organised act of inter-state cyber warfare, in which the industrial facilities of a number of countries, including Iran, India and Indonesia, have been targeted.
Defence minister AK Antony arrives in US for talks
27 Sep 2010
Defence minister AK Antony has arrived in Washington to hold wide-ranging bilateral talks that will include military-to-military ties, regional security and purchase of defence equipment.
India, South Korea to strengthen defence ties
04 Sep 2010
As China ring-fences India with hostile allies, Delhi has decided to take on the dragon in its own backyard and expand strategic relationship with East Asian powers, South Korea and Japan.
RIM buckles down, to set up proxy server in India
30 Aug 2010
RIM has agreed to set up a proxy server in India, as it has reportedly done the US, China, Russia, the UK and of late, Saudi Arabia
India ready to test-fire 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V
28 Aug 2010
India is ready to test-fire its 5,000km, intercontinental ballistic missile, Agni-V, though a date for this is yet to be set. The missile will bring Beijing within the ambit of India’s strategic missile armoury.
Japan, India to negotiate civil nuclear deal
23 Aug 2010
Despite domestic misgivings Japan has committed itself to talks with India on the issue of civil nuclear cooperation.
Tokyo set to arm twist Delhi over n-deal
17 Aug 2010
Tokyo may ask Delhi to go beyond the non-proliferation commitments made under the Indo-US 123 agreement for it to resume nuclear trade with India.
India to buy US Javelin anti-tank guided missile system
17 Aug 2010
India’s ministry of defence has expressed its interest in procuring the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system (ATGM) from the United States. The deal will also involve transfer of technology.
Israel to purchase 20 F-35 stealth fighters for $2.75 billion
16 Aug 2010
Israel has cleared a controversial proposal for the purchase of 20 American F-35 stealth fighter jets contracting for these at a total cost of around $2.75 billion.
US, Vietnam shore up military relationship
09 Aug 2010
The United States and Vietnam are ramping up military relations, imparting a clear message to China that its recent moves to stake overlordship of the region will not go unchallenged.
US, India, UAE and Saudi Arabia connect on Blackberry row
05 Aug 2010
With the row over BlackBerry services spiralling, US authorities have said they are in touch with these countries over their concerns with regard to the Blackberry’s accessibility.
RIM allows US authorities to tap its services
05 Aug 2010
Research in Motion apparently has different rules for different countries as far as tapping of its messaging service is concerned with the revelation that US authorities may tap its service if so interested.
Cameron remarks blowback: ISI chief calls off UK visit
31 Jul 2010
The head of the Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence, Lt Gen Shuja Pasha, has called off a scheduled visit to Britain, ostensibly in protest against prime minister David Cameron's recent critical remarks.
China stakes sovereign claim over entire South China Sea
31 Jul 2010
In a rejoinder to the US and ASEAN nations China said Friday it had "indisputable sovereignty" over the South China Sea but would continue to allow others to freely navigate this busy waterway.
Cameron defends remarks, as Pak says it’s 'saddened'
29 Jul 2010
British PM David Cameron has defended his remarks on Pakistan saying it was "important to speak frankly", even as Pakistan said it was "saddened" by his remarks.
WikiLeaks expose: US, Pak and Taliban scamper for cover
By Rajiv Singh | 27 Jul 2010
In easily a hilarious development, nominal allies and supposedly ‘sworn enemies,’ the United States, Pakistan and the Taliban, all provided covering fire to each other over the WikiLeaks expose. Rajiv Singh
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