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In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaigns- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key events
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- Russian nuclear aircraft TU-142 circle near US airspace as Washington escalates conflict with IranRussian military planes entered North American airspace on March 4, 2026. NORAD confirmed tracking two Tu-142 aircraft near Alaska and Cana...05 Mar, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Fujian, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, rivaling US Ford-class floating airfields, enters service; check its features and deadly arsenalChina has commissioned its most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian. This marks a significant step in Beijing's naval expansion. The Fuji...07 Nov, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
- A new early-warning system blaring 5 US nuclear missiles in air, sunlight, clouds, a Soviet military officer duty bound to raise alarm: How Lt Col Stanislav Petrov saved the worldIn 1983, during Cold War, Lt. Col. Stanislav Petrov of Soviet Air Defense Force averted a potential nuclear catastrophe. Stationed at Serpu...26 Sep, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
- How the US once acquired Soviet MiG-29s in a top-secret mission to prevent Iran from acquiring themIn 1997, the U.S. acquired 21 MiG-29 fighters from Moldova for $40 million, preventing their potential sale to Iran. The aircraft were stud...06 Sep, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
- Days after Trump–Putin summit, US F-16 jets intercept Soviet-era spy plane near Alaskan skiesJust days after a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin in Anchorage, NORAD detected a Russian IL-20 surveillance aircraft operating in...21 Aug, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
- Iran claims it shot down Israeli F-35 stealth fighter but can the undetectable be hit? The truth may shock youAmidst conflicting claims between Iran and Israel regarding downed aircraft, the article recounts a historical incident where a US F-117A N...18 Jun, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
- New research reveals how Canada’s aircraft interceptor dream came crashing downAt the peak of the Cold war, Canada had abruptly stopped its Avro Arrow program. The Royal Canadian Air Force decided not to induct the air...10 Jul, 2024, 02.03 AM IST
- Who wants to fly over Taliban-held Afghanistan? New FAA rules allow it, but planes largely avoid itThe United States has eased rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over Afghanistan in routes that cut travel time and fuel cons...17 Aug, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
- Leader of Belarus says he wouldn't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression"God forbid I have to make a decision to use those weapons today, but there would be no hesitation if we face an aggression," Lukashenko, k...13 Jun, 2023, 09.35 PM IST
- American GE working with India on jet engines for LCA, AMCAUS GE is open to the transfer of technology to India for the indigenous manufacture of engines for light combat aircraft LCA Mark2 by 2028 ...27 Apr, 2023, 05.27 PM IST
- Who is ‘Merchant Of Death’ Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer exchanged for US basketball star Brittney Griner?In an exchange to secure US basketball star Brittney Griner’s release, the US has handed over the imprisoned arms dealer to Russia.09 Dec, 2022, 11.39 PM IST
- China trails US Air Force in development of sixth-generation aircraft: ReportAmerica is leading the world in the sixth-generation fighter jets with the US Air Force saying it has flown a prototype - a milestone that ...23 Sep, 2020, 04.10 PM IST
- Mumbai has more private jet departures than Dubai, TokyoCountry-wise, North America has the highest number of active business jets at 13,685, followed by Europe, Russia and the CIS (ex-Soviet rep...12 Apr, 2019, 06.36 PM IST
- Deal for frigates & rifles hopefully in next 2-3 months: Russian envoyDismissing allegations that CAATSA had led to a delay in signing of a deal on frigates, he said there were certain procedural issues and th...12 Oct, 2018, 09.12 AM IST
- China developing spy plane to operate from aircraft carrierChinese military observers said the KJ-600 would be fitted with an advanced active electronically scanned array, or AESA, radar which could...27 Jan, 2018, 05.32 PM IST
- US plans to reduce its military size to pre-WW II levelDefence Secretary Chuck Hagel's proposal, outlined by Pentagon officials, is aimed at reducing defence spending in the face of government a...24 Feb, 2014, 12.27 PM IST
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