Chinese ambassador promises 'friendship' and 'cooperation' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia

    Chinese ambassador promises 'friendship' and 'cooperation' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia

    Chinese warships docked at Sihanoukville Port for joint naval exercises near Ream Naval Base. Concerns over China's presence in the South China Sea. Ambassador Wang Wentian emphasizes cooperation. Controversy over Golden Dragon exercises, responses from Hun Sen and Gen. Vong Pisen, and denials of foreign military bases in Cambodia.

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    The Defence Ministry and DRDO have dismissed reports of a missing Chinook helicopter model from DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow, calling them misleading. The Defence Ministry spokesperson clarified that DRDO never installed any helicopter model in Lucknow during the event. The DRDO also stated that it had never installed any helicopter model in Lucknow. Officials explained that a dilapidated helicopter model in Lucknow was removed to construct a helipad for the prime minister's visit for a G20-related event.

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    NIA charge sheets Mumbai man in Pakistan conspiracy to honey trap Indian Navy personnel

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged Mumbai resident Amaan Salim Shaikh in a conspiracy by Pakistani intelligence operatives to trap Indian Navy personnel and gather secret information on defence establishments. Shaikh was found working for a suspected Pakistani agent, Usman, and receiving money from other operatives through crypto channels. Further investigations are ongoing in the case.

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    Defence industry world over facing capacity crunch, India must step up to fulfil needs: Defence Secretary

    Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane highlighted the global demand for defence utilities amidst geopolitical conflicts, urging Indian shipbuilders to enhance capacity. He mentioned government initiatives and targets for indigenous defence manufacturing and exports, emphasizing the potential for growth and the importance of research and development.

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