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India lands a spacecraft near moon’s south pole, joining an elite club
Country joins the U.S., the Soviet Union and China as only nations to achieve this milestone. Russia’s Luna-25 mission ended with a crash days earlier.
By Ashok Sharma and Krutika Pathi
US poised to bite into Russia’s global defense market share
A senior U.S. State Department official said Thursday that a massive Ukraine aid package ― which contains $4 billion in grants for allies to buy American-made military hardware ― is partly aimed at eroding Russia’s share of the global defense market.
By Joe Gould
Despite Russia tensions, US and India deepen defense ties
Eyeing China, U.S. and India committed to deeper defense ties in space and cyberspace as well as an expansion of their joint military exercises, officials from both countries announced Monday.
By Joe Gould
Russian invasion in Ukraine could spell major shifts in the Pacific
Experts weigh in on the wider effects of how events in Ukraine may influence actions in the Pacific.
By Todd South
New US sanctions target Russia’s multibillion-dollar defense sector
The measures, triggered by Moscow’s war against Ukraine, target both Russia and its ally Belarus, which has been a staging ground for the invasion.
By Joe Gould
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
By Joe Gould
India objects to US Navy ship’s transit without consent
The U.S. 7th Fleet said the USS John Paul Jones “asserted navigational rights and freedoms ... consistent with international law.”
India, US to expand military engagement, defense ties
The U.S. and India have steadily ramped up their military relationship in recent years and signed a string of defense deals and deepened military cooperation.
23 Republicans urge Biden to work with allies on tech to combat China
GOP lawmakers are calling on President Biden to maximize alliances on emerging technology.
By Joe Gould