DRDO tests of man-portable air defence shield successful | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India conducted three successful tests of its man-portable air defence missile system, which can intercept and destroy hostile aircraft, drones and helicopters at ranges up to 6 km.The flight-tests of the miniaturised fourth-generation VSHORADS (very short-range air defence system) missiles were conducted by DRDO from a ground-based portable launcher at the Pokhran field…

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‘Taiwan should pay US for protection’: Donald Trump sparks row, throws into question America’s stance in event of Chinese invasion – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former US President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with his remarks suggesting that the self-governed island of Taiwan should pay for American protection against potential Chinese aggression. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Trump stated that “Taiwan should pay us for defense” and likened the arrangement to “an insurance company”.Trump’s statements diverge from…

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