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Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Trump's Russian arms import jibe fires blanks
Synopsis Despite President Trump's concerns, India has significantly decreased its reliance on Russian arms imports over the last decade. Domestic arms production has surged, while deals with the US, Israel, and France have increased. India has also abandoned joint development projects with Russia, opting for diversification and advanced technology, particularly through collaborations with the United States. AP President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump flagged import of Russian weapons by India as he announced a publishing tariff rate but numbers clearly show that New Delhi has been drastically cutting its reliance on Moscow in the past decade and has even walked away from major deals, including joint development of fifth generation fighter jets and transport the past decade, India's import bill from Russia for arms has steadily come down - with Russia accounting for 72 percent of imports in 2010-14 to just about 36 percent in 2020-2024. At the same time, domestic production of arms has gone up sharply, with a 174 percent jump since 2014 as several private sector entities have entered the cutting down of Russian weapons imports has also benefitted countries like the US, Israel and France as their exports to India have increased. The US in particular has managed several big ticket sales to India, including MQ9B drones, P8I maritime aircraft and the Apache and Chinook fact, the last deal for a major new Russian weapon system was signed in 2019 for the production of AK 203 assault rifles in India. The $680 million contract is however dwarfed by orders to American entities like General Dynamics which got orders for drones worth $3.9 billion in October last year and General Electric (GE) that got engine orders worth $ 720 million in has also over the past decade walked away from several major co development projects with Russia, as it looked to diversify suppliers and get access to cutting edge technology. This includes the joint development of a fifth generation fighter aircraft and a new generation Medium Transport Aircraft. Yet another plan to co produce a light helicopter has also been put in cold storage. On the other hand, joint development efforts with the US are on the rise under initiatives like the INDUS X and ICET that have identified several areas like maritime domain awareness, space and autonomous systems as priority areas.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump's Russian arms import jibe fires blanks
US President Donald Trump flagged import of Russian weapons by India as he announced a publishing tariff rate but numbers clearly show that New Delhi has been drastically cutting its reliance on Moscow in the past decade and has even walked away from major deals, including joint development of fifth generation fighter jets and transport aircraft. Over the past decade, India's import bill from Russia for arms has steadily come down - with Russia accounting for 72 percent of imports in 2010-14 to just about 36 percent in 2020-2024. At the same time, domestic production of arms has gone up sharply, with a 174 percent jump since 2014 as several private sector entities have entered the market. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Finance Public Policy MBA Operations Management Data Science Artificial Intelligence healthcare Data Analytics Digital Marketing Healthcare others Degree MCA Product Management Cybersecurity CXO Design Thinking Management PGDM Leadership Technology Data Science Others Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details The cutting down of Russian weapons imports has also benefitted countries like the US, Israel and France as their exports to India have increased. The US in particular has managed several big ticket sales to India, including MQ9B drones, P8I maritime aircraft and the Apache and Chinook helicopters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AirSense 11 – Smart tech for deep sleep ResMed Buy Now Undo In fact, the last deal for a major new Russian weapon system was signed in 2019 for the production of AK 203 assault rifles in India. The $680 million contract is however dwarfed by orders to American entities like General Dynamics which got orders for drones worth $3.9 billion in October last year and General Electric (GE) that got engine orders worth $ 720 million in 2021. India has also over the past decade walked away from several major co development projects with Russia, as it looked to diversify suppliers and get access to cutting edge technology. This includes the joint development of a fifth generation fighter aircraft and a new generation Medium Transport Aircraft. Yet another plan to co produce a light helicopter has also been put in cold storage. Live Events On the other hand, joint development efforts with the US are on the rise under initiatives like the INDUS X and ICET that have identified several areas like maritime domain awareness, space and autonomous systems as priority areas.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Straits Times
SAF artillery, aircraft make Exercise Talisman Sabre debut in Australia
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The Singapore Army HIMARS participating in the combined joint live-firing at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. SINGAPORE – The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) participated for the first time in the multinational Exercise Talisman Sabre (XTS), co-hosted by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command. More than 100 SAF personnel, two Himars rocket launchers and two Chinook helicopters were deployed between July 13 and 28 alongside 40,000 personnel from 18 other partner nations at the military exercise, said the SAF on July 28. The 11th iteration of XTS, the largest multinational military exercise in the Asia-Pacific and held every other year, will conclude on Aug 4. Partner nations at the drills include Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Britain and Japan. Malaysian and Vietnamese forces attended as observers, according to the Australian Department of Defence. Teams from the SAF's Special Operations Task Force, Special Operations Aviation Task Group, medical and information domains took part in integrated training with partner forces. 'We value such multilateral training opportunities, which allow the SAF to enhance interoperability and deepen mutual understanding with partner militaries,' said Brigadier-General Anand Sathi Kumar. 'Such opportunities will further hone the SAF's tactical competencies, demonstrate our soldiers' professionalism, and build enduring friendships with partner nations.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole backfilled; road to be repaved after LTA tests Asia Gunman kills 5 security guards near Bangkok's Chatuchak market before taking own life Singapore HPB looking for vaping, smoking counselling services for up to 175 secondary school students Singapore Jail for former pre-school teacher who tripped toddler repeatedly, causing child to bleed from nose Singapore Police statements by doctor in fake vaccine case involving Iris Koh allowed in court: Judge Singapore Woman allegedly linked to case involving pre-schooler's sexual assault given stern warning Singapore Singapore lion dance troupe retains title at Genting World championship Singapore SMRT reports unauthorised post on its X account, says investigation under way Aircraft from the RSAF participating in a joint mission with the United States' 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. PHOTO: MINDEF The SAF's Himars crew trained with Australian and US forces at a combined live-firing exercise on July 14 in Queensland, with the US Department of Defence describing the SAF artillery as delivering precision long-range fire after moving from concealed positions. Mr Euan Graham, a senior analyst on defence strategy at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said that the presence of Singaporean forces at XTS is noteworthy. 'Singapore has advanced military capabilities that no other partner in South-east Asia comes close to, so for them to take part in Talisman Sabre is an opportunity for them to drill as part of a large coalition force, and at the more complex end of the activity spectrum,' he told US-based defence news outlet Breaking Defense.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
XX Things On The Brink Of Collapse No One Talks About
Between the existential chaos around the world and whatever we're all dealing with in our personal lives, it feels like we're collectively acting like everything is fine these days, but that's not really the case. Political turmoil is wreaking havoc across the globe, climate change is getting realer by the second, and the global economy is shifting, for better or for worse. Needless to say, we're in very trying times, and it feels like burnout is now a universal feeling. A recent post on the r/AskReddit sub asked users the following question: "What is currently on the brink of collapse but no one is talking about it?" From collapsing ecosystems to the rise of AI, these 19 responses highlight just how close our dystopian future might be: Note: these responses have been edited and condensed for clarity. "The orca pod known as J-pod, that are residents of the Pudget Sound, are starving as the salmon population is collapsing." "And to be specific, Chinook salmon. Chinook are their main food source because of the fat content, and they're on the brink of collapse. I mean, it's not looking good for all salmon species, but when/if the Chinook go extinct, that's the first big domino to fall in the Salish Sea ecosystem." "Here in the UK, the water table. Already seen a massive drought in the North with unprecedented lack of rainfall this year. Reservoirs and rivers are lower than they've been in decades. On top of leaking pipes that date back to WWII, we could honestly be talking about real drinking water shortages in 5-10 years." "Honestly, I'd say the internet. Everything requires an account, everything collects your information, you can't own anything because you can only get subscriptions to services. There are way too many social media platforms, which are somehow all owned by the same few mega corporations (Meta, Google, Microsoft, etc.) AI is slowly taking over everything and spewing out misinformation left and right." "Lots of collectively-owned private, professional businesses: Private equity has been relentlessly buying up veterinarian practices, CPA firms, and — I'm sure — all kinds of other businesses so they can egregiously increase prices, sell everything that isn't nailed down, cut staff to nothing, then sell the little bit that's left to some naive future buyer at a hugely inflated cost." "Teachers. Not teaching itself, but the whole system around it. So many teachers are underpaid, overworked, and just done. A lot are quitting quietly or switching careers, and schools are struggling to replace them. It's kind of scary how fast it's unraveling, but no one's really screaming about it yet." "Maybe not on the brink, but possibly approaching — The AMOC, or Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, is a large system of ocean currents that acts like a conveyor belt, circulating warm and cold water throughout the Atlantic Ocean." "Bridges, railroad lines, power grids, and water pipes. Some of them are decades old and unstable (Germany)." "A bunch of small ecosystems around the world." "The working class. Hopefully, the collapse will wake some folks up, but I don't have a lot of hope when they seem perfectly happy in their caves staring at the shadows." "Critical thinking. Humanity is over-reliant on devices and AI to do their thinking for them instead of using tech to enhance their own thinking." "The movie industry feels that way in Hollywood right now." "The Cascadia Subduction Zone." "The 'enrollment cliff' is starting. This year, the lack of kids born during and after the 2008 recession is starting to graduate from high school. In this population pyramid, you can see that starting at the 15-19 age group, birth rates went down and kept going down. Now, it was already going down on average, but right before the recession, there was a small uptick that could have been a turnaround." "Civilizations decline/collapse over generations — I'd suggest that there is a strong possibility that 'the free liberal West' is in the early stages of a multi-generational decline, not unlike that of the Roman empire. Facebook and Netflix are our bread and circuses while around us, cultures that are not compatible with our (democratic, egalitarian, progressive, liberal) values are rising to challenge and eventually displace us. It won't happen in my lifetime, but it is happening." "The Anthropocene." "Overly complex appliances, cars, TVs, etc." "I think our civilization's ability to write without Generative AI. I believe writing is thinking, and it provides clarity to our thoughts. A vast majority of university students are now relying on services like ChatGPT, which I believe will eventually affect us in the long run. I don't have research backing up my claim, and I hope I'm wrong. Regardless, I'm worried." "Surprised I didn't see many posts about insects. We are in a mass extinction event of something like 60% of their population."
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Donald Trump's visit sparks major security preparations at Prestwick Airport
Security measures are in full swing at Prestwick Airport ahead of President Trump 's visit on Friday. Images show locals coming face to face with the famous secret service vehicles as they filled up at the local Monkton service station following arrival on a USAF C-17 aircraft. Warnings have been put in for local road closures ahead of Trumps five-day private visit to his his golf resorts in both Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire. Flight restrictions imposed over Scotland as Donald Trump prepares for trip to mother's homeland US military choppers spotted over Scots city ahead of Trump visit Aberdeen airport saw five US Army Chinook's landing yesterday with reports of a host of other aircraft already in hangers close by. Following his trip to Turnberry the US President is expected to touch down in the north-east to unveil a second golf course at his Balmadie resort. He will also meet with both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney during the high-profile visit. The first since his re-election in 2024.
